For Sale - Sold: Unopened DA* 50-135 for sale

digitalartist · 09-04-2007, 10:34 AM

I am in the weird position of owning two DA* 50-135 lenses. I preordered one through Adorama back in April, and then bought one from B&H when they had them in stock a few weekends ago. I immediately received the one from B&H and opened and used it. It is a wonderful lens, my best zoom by far (and I own 8 in the K-mount). I recently shot a wedding with it, it is phenomenally better at accurate exposure than any of my lenses (including the primes). Sharpness is apparent even at f2.8 and from f4 and up, it is a razor.

Then last week, my preorder from Adorama just showed up at my door. I should have canceled the order, but actually forgot about since I've been so busy. The lens is still in the brown UPS box completely unopened from Adorama's warehouse. It was shipped 2-Day Air - less bumps on Air shipping.

So, I am looking to sell the brand new one at my cost. I paid $850 from Adorama. So with shipping to anywhere in the US, it would still be under $900, which is a good deal since it looks like they will now be offered at $1000 - if you can find one

Please let me know if you have any questions. I am in Tucson, Arizona.

and · 09-04-2007, 10:44 AM

thats funny, owning two da 50-135s seems like a trend lately

daacon · 09-04-2007, 11:05 AM

doooooooh had the PM ready ..walked away ... had it ready.... walked away ... I am conviced on a BIGMA first - A BIGMA+DA*=DIVORCE

digitalartist · 09-04-2007, 11:22 AM

Yes, the Bigma... I have this beast. And though it makes it into most of my backpack trips, it rarely shows its immense head, unless I'm shooting a tennis match. Alas, my Tammy 18-250 is such a more usable range and about 400 pounds lighter

Last edited by digitalartist; 09-04-2007 at 11:24 AM. Reason: added stuff

daacon · 09-04-2007, 01:04 PM

We think alike ... I also have the Tamron 18-250 and I do love the lens .... We'll see how usefull the Bigma is ..... I have a couple of trips planned and wanted it for that - if I don't find it very usefull after that - well it will be time to cut my losses - as they say it is better to have Bigma'ed and lost then to never have Bigma'ed at all

digitalartist · 09-04-2007, 02:17 PM

The 18-250 makes the K10 the worlds best P&S

I just spent a 3 day weekend shooting over 800 shots with just this lens even though I brought my entire setup (10 lenses)

song_hm · 09-04-2007, 05:35 PM

pm-ed you.

digitalartist · 09-06-2007, 08:42 PM

thanks for all that responded.

09-04-2007, 10:34 AM	#1
digitalartist New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 15 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	*[SOLD] Unopened DA 50-135 for sale** I am in the weird position of owning two DA* 50-135 lenses. I preordered one through Adorama back in April, and then bought one from B&H when they had them in stock a few weekends ago. I immediately received the one from B&H and opened and used it. It is a wonderful lens, my best zoom by far (and I own 8 in the K-mount). I recently shot a wedding with it, it is phenomenally better at accurate exposure than any of my lenses (including the primes). Sharpness is apparent even at f2.8 and from f4 and up, it is a razor. Then last week, my preorder from Adorama just showed up at my door. I should have canceled the order, but actually forgot about since I've been so busy. The lens is still in the brown UPS box completely unopened from Adorama's warehouse. It was shipped 2-Day Air - less bumps on Air shipping. So, I am looking to sell the brand new one at my cost. I paid $850 from Adorama. So with shipping to anywhere in the US, it would still be under $900, which is a good deal since it looks like they will now be offered at $1000 - if you can find one Please let me know if you have any questions. I am in Tucson, Arizona.

09-04-2007, 02:17 PM	#6
digitalartist New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 15 Feedback Score: 0 (0%) Original Poster	The power of 14X The 18-250 makes the K10 the worlds best P&S I just spent a 3 day weekend shooting over 800 shots with just this lens even though I brought my entire setup (10 lenses)

09-06-2007, 08:42 PM	#8
digitalartist New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 15 Feedback Score: 0 (0%) Original Poster	This Lens Has Been Sold thanks for all that responded.

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09-04-2007, 10:44 AM	#2
and Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,476 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	thats funny, owning two da 50-135s seems like a trend lately

09-04-2007, 11:05 AM	#3
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Posts: 20,914 Feedback Score: 23 (100%)	doooooooh had the PM ready ..walked away ... had it ready.... walked away ... I am conviced on a BIGMA first - A BIGMA+DA*=DIVORCE

09-04-2007, 11:22 AM	#4
digitalartist New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 15 Feedback Score: 0 (0%) Original Poster	Yes, the Bigma... I have this beast. And though it makes it into most of my backpack trips, it rarely shows its immense head, unless I'm shooting a tennis match. Alas, my Tammy 18-250 is such a more usable range and about 400 pounds lighter Last edited by digitalartist; 09-04-2007 at 11:24 AM. Reason: added stuff

09-04-2007, 01:04 PM	#5
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Posts: 20,914 Feedback Score: 23 (100%)	We think alike ... I also have the Tamron 18-250 and I do love the lens .... We'll see how usefull the Bigma is ..... I have a couple of trips planned and wanted it for that - if I don't find it very usefull after that - well it will be time to cut my losses - as they say it is better to have Bigma'ed and lost then to never have Bigma'ed at all

09-04-2007, 05:35 PM	#7
song_hm Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 797 Feedback Score: 2 (100%)	pm-ed you.