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cambridge · 07-05-2010, 12:37 PM

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Item for Sale
Pentax DA* 300mm f/4 ED IF SDM

Asking Price
$995 Price dropped to $960, now $930

Item Location
Cambridge, MA

Item Description
This is a fabulous lens. I bought it and found I do not use it frequently, and also feel it is a little heavy for me. It is one of high quality Pentax DA star series lens and will guarantee to record your wonderful moment. I want to mention the awesome tripod mount which is very convenient to use, even if you want to hold it by hand. The lens is in mint condition without any problem. SDM micromotor works fine as expected. Focusing is quietly and quickly. Glass is very clean, blemish free, no dust, oil etc inside. Aperture is very smooth. It will come with original both caps, hood, box, original soft case (not pictured), as well as original receipt from authorized US dealer dated on January, 2010, so you still have some warranty.

Lens review here:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-DA-Star-300mm-F4-SDM-Lens.html

Asking $995 dropped to $960, now $930 net to paypal or postal money order. Thanks!

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
New
Mint

Shipping Destinations
Other (Elaborate Below)

Shipping Charge
actual cost

Shipping Services
USPS

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
N/A

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

Attached Images

Last edited by cambridge; 07-29-2010 at 07:20 PM.

cambridge · 07-05-2010, 12:38 PM

more pictures and camera not included,

philbaum · 07-05-2010, 01:48 PM

I've got a DA-300 like this, i don't use it a lot either, but i find there are situations where i need it to go long to get the scene. Its got great bokeh for woodsy scenes or close-ups. I use it with a 1.4 Tamron SDM TC, which are available occasionally on this market place or ebay. Plenty sharp by itself or with the 1.4

Weights 34 oz, which is the heaviest i would want to carry up a hill. Go for it is my advice.

cambridge · 07-06-2010, 08:23 PM

Thanks for comments. I would keep it but do not want to just leave it on my shelf to waste this fabulous lens. It deserve to get shot.

Ubuntu_user · 07-07-2010, 09:07 AM

I would buy this thing right now... if I had the money.

Skog · 07-07-2010, 12:27 PM

This is probably a dumb question, but is the aperture supposed to look like that? On my lenses it looks more or less like a circle when stopped down, yours look more like a half circle.

dgaies · 07-07-2010, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by Skog

This is probably a dumb question, but is the aperture supposed to look like that? On my lenses it looks more or less like a circle when stopped down, yours look more like a half circle.

If you look closely, I think what you're seeing is a reflection that is covering half of the open aperture.

Also, I'd just like to add that I used to own this lens and the IQ is truly amazing.

Skog · 07-07-2010, 01:52 PM

Ah, your right . Thank you

cambridge · 07-07-2010, 02:24 PM

No any problem with the aperture.

Originally posted by Skog

Ah, your right . Thank you

cambridge · 07-09-2010, 04:31 AM

still available, thanks

cambridge · 07-10-2010, 07:14 PM

price dropped

cambridge · 07-11-2010, 05:47 AM

add one more picture

PentaxCats · 07-11-2010, 07:57 PM

pm sent

Tammy

**dadipentak** · 07-15-2010, 08:21 AM

An unsolicited bump for a wonderful lens.

cambridge · 07-17-2010, 01:50 PM

Thanks for comments. still available.

07-05-2010, 12:37 PM	#1
cambridge Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cambridge Posts: 279 Feedback Score: 43 (100%)	*[SOLD] Pentax DA 300mm f/4 ED IF SDM PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale** Pentax DA* 300mm f/4 ED IF SDM Asking Price $995 Price dropped to $960, now $930 Item Location Cambridge, MA Item Description This is a fabulous lens. I bought it and found I do not use it frequently, and also feel it is a little heavy for me. It is one of high quality Pentax DA star series lens and will guarantee to record your wonderful moment. I want to mention the awesome tripod mount which is very convenient to use, even if you want to hold it by hand. The lens is in mint condition without any problem. SDM micromotor works fine as expected. Focusing is quietly and quickly. Glass is very clean, blemish free, no dust, oil etc inside. Aperture is very smooth. It will come with original both caps, hood, box, original soft case (not pictured), as well as original receipt from authorized US dealer dated on January, 2010, so you still have some warranty. Lens review here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-DA-Star-300mm-F4-SDM-Lens.html Asking $995 dropped to $960, now $930 net to paypal or postal money order. Thanks! Are you the original owner of the item being sold? Yes Are you selling or trading this item? Selling Item Condition (Key) New Mint Shipping Destinations Other (Elaborate Below) Shipping Charge actual cost Shipping Services USPS Accepted Payment Types PayPal Return Policy & Additional Details N/A Please send me a private message if interested in the item! Attached Images Last edited by cambridge; 07-29-2010 at 07:20 PM.

07-05-2010, 12:38 PM	#2
cambridge Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cambridge Posts: 279 Feedback Score: 43 (100%) Original Poster	more pictures more pictures and camera not included, Attached Images Last edited by cambridge; 07-11-2010 at 05:46 AM.

07-07-2010, 09:07 AM	#5
Ubuntu_user Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,545 Feedback Score: 42 (100%)	I would buy this thing right now... if I had the money. Last edited by Parallax; 07-07-2010 at 09:49 AM. Reason: Price comment

07-11-2010, 07:57 PM	#13
PentaxCats Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 72 Feedback Score: 21 (100%)	*For Sale: Pentax DA 300** pm sent Tammy

07-15-2010, 08:21 AM	#14
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 11,590 Feedback Score: 61 (100%)	An unsolicited bump for a wonderful lens. Last edited by dadipentak; 07-15-2010 at 06:43 PM.

07-05-2010, 01:48 PM	#3
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659 Feedback Score: 5 (100%)	I've got a DA-300 like this, i don't use it a lot either, but i find there are situations where i need it to go long to get the scene. Its got great bokeh for woodsy scenes or close-ups. I use it with a 1.4 Tamron SDM TC, which are available occasionally on this market place or ebay. Plenty sharp by itself or with the 1.4 Weights 34 oz, which is the heaviest i would want to carry up a hill. Go for it is my advice.

07-06-2010, 08:23 PM	#4
cambridge Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cambridge Posts: 279 Feedback Score: 43 (100%) Original Poster	Thanks for comments. I would keep it but do not want to just leave it on my shelf to waste this fabulous lens. It deserve to get shot.

07-07-2010, 12:27 PM	#6
Skog Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 167 Feedback Score: 4 (100%)	This is probably a dumb question, but is the aperture supposed to look like that? On my lenses it looks more or less like a circle when stopped down, yours look more like a half circle.

07-07-2010, 12:35 PM	#7
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917 Feedback Score: 200 (100%)	Originally posted by Skog This is probably a dumb question, but is the aperture supposed to look like that? On my lenses it looks more or less like a circle when stopped down, yours look more like a half circle. If you look closely, I think what you're seeing is a reflection that is covering half of the open aperture. Also, I'd just like to add that I used to own this lens and the IQ is truly amazing.

07-07-2010, 01:52 PM	#8
Skog Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 167 Feedback Score: 4 (100%)	Ah, your right . Thank you

07-07-2010, 02:24 PM	#9
cambridge Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cambridge Posts: 279 Feedback Score: 43 (100%) Original Poster	No any problem with the aperture. Originally posted by Skog Ah, your right . Thank you

07-09-2010, 04:31 AM	#10
cambridge Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cambridge Posts: 279 Feedback Score: 43 (100%) Original Poster	still available, thanks

07-10-2010, 07:14 PM	#11
cambridge Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cambridge Posts: 279 Feedback Score: 43 (100%) Original Poster	price dropped

07-11-2010, 05:47 AM	#12
cambridge Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cambridge Posts: 279 Feedback Score: 43 (100%) Original Poster	add one more picture

07-17-2010, 01:50 PM	#15
cambridge Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cambridge Posts: 279 Feedback Score: 43 (100%) Original Poster	Thanks for comments. still available.

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