For Sale - Sold: Pentax A*300mm F4

Eastern Shore Charlie · 05-18-2008, 03:59 PM

I am selling this lens to buy an AF lens since I trulley have a hard time seeing if I have focused correctly. I hit and miss a lot. When focused and exposed correctly this lens is capable of producing beautiful images. I bought this lens off a fellow member recently selling it for less than I payed $570.00 shipped within CONUS. This built in lens hood has minor scratches that you can see in picture. The rest of the body is clean and this lens has been well cared for. The aperture and A setting works fine on my K20D. Glass is clean and no scratches. Original lens caps and UV filter included.
Pay Pal preferred. PM if interested. SOLD

Last edited by Eastern Shore Charlie; 06-19-2008 at 05:35 PM.

**Eaglerapids** · 05-19-2008, 04:45 AM

I would have snapped this up in a heartbeat if I hadn't given up and ordered the DA* 300/4 Friday night. Exactly what I was looking for at the price I was willing to pay.
Eastern Shore Charlie, it sounds to me that you need a KatzEye screen, I prefer manual focusing in many circumstances and like you, my hit rate was dismal till I got the KatzEye. Since then it has improved dramatically.

séamuis · 05-19-2008, 05:35 AM

I have no need for that focal length but that is a wonderful deal.

roy · 05-19-2008, 07:23 AM

Originally posted by Eaglerapids

I would have snapped this up in a heartbeat if I hadn't given up and ordered the DA* 300/4 Friday night. Exactly what I was looking for at the price I was willing to pay.
Eastern Shore Charlie, it sounds to me that you need a KatzEye screen, I prefer manual focusing in many circumstances and like you, my hit rate was dismal till I got the KatzEye. Since then it has improved dramatically.

isn't that's what happens all too often

Eastern Shore Charlie · 05-19-2008, 12:56 PM

Originally posted by Eaglerapids

I would have snapped this up in a heartbeat if I hadn't given up and ordered the DA* 300/4 Friday night. Exactly what I was looking for at the price I was willing to pay.
Eastern Shore Charlie, it sounds to me that you need a KatzEye screen, I prefer manual focusing in many circumstances and like you, my hit rate was dismal till I got the KatzEye. Since then it has improved dramatically.

I feel the price is fair.....Wow...maybe there is hope for me after all...that Katzeye sounds like my next purchase.

Originally posted by séamuis

I have no need for that focal length but that is a wonderful deal.

Thank you... the lens and glass is in really good shape....

**Eaglerapids** · 05-19-2008, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by roy

isn't that's what happens all too often

Lol, and to rub salt in the wound, it hasn't sold yet!
I swear, if I was still in the market this would have sold before I first saw it.
Eastern Shore Charlie, I'd replace your photo with a good sharp one, maybe that's giving people some hesitation.
I've seen buy it now prices of $850 or $900 (don't exactly remember)..... on a M* 300/4!
Nothing at all against the M* but with the A* you get AV etc.

**tlfaust** · 05-19-2008, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by Eaglerapids

Eastern Shore Charlie, it sounds to me that you need a KatzEye screen, I prefer manual focusing in many circumstances and like you, my hit rate was dismal till I got the KatzEye. Since then it has improved dramatically.

Charlie - I've got the M* 300/4 with the Katz eye. Without the micro prism, I'd be lost. Also added the rule of thirds option. It's really helped me compose better shots, as well as keep the horizon in line. Consider trying the Katz Eye before you sell that little treasure.

Also - this is a heck of a good price.

Be well...

bonovox · 05-20-2008, 01:08 AM

Pick me! Pick me! I'll buy it!
PM sent

TomInJax · 05-20-2008, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by tlfaust

Charlie - I've got the M* 300/4 with the Katz eye. Without the micro prism, I'd be lost. Also added the rule of thirds option. It's really helped me compose better shots, as well as keep the horizon in line. Consider trying the Katz Eye before you sell that little treasure.

I also have the same focusing screen for my K20D. The Katz eye focusing screen has enabled this old phart to focus much more accurately and quickly. Highly recommended. Mine has the split, micro prism, rule of thirds, and the Opti Bright coating. Big difference!

Anyone that buys this lens should also get the Katz Eye focusing screen and they will be able to focus faster than auto-focus with this lens!

Here is the link to Katz Eye: Katz Eye™ Optics - Custom Focusing Screens

bonovox · 05-20-2008, 07:38 PM

Originally posted by TomInJax

Anyone that buys this lens should also get the Katz Eye focusing screen and they will be able to focus faster than auto-focus with this lens!

Do the Katz Eye screens fit the Samsung GX10? If so, where might I find one for a good price?

Thanks, Dave

05-18-2008, 03:59 PM	#1
Eastern Shore Charlie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 21639/ USA Posts: 822 Feedback Score: 35 (100%)	*[SOLD] Pentax A300mm F4 I am selling this lens to buy an AF lens since I trulley have a hard time seeing if I have focused correctly. I hit and miss a lot. When focused and exposed correctly this lens is capable of producing beautiful images. I bought this lens off a fellow member recently selling it for less than I payed $570.00 shipped within CONUS. This built in lens hood has minor scratches that you can see in picture. The rest of the body is clean and this lens has been well cared for. The aperture and A setting works fine on my K20D. Glass is clean and no scratches. Original lens caps and UV filter included. Pay Pal preferred. PM if interested. SOLD** Last edited by Eastern Shore Charlie; 06-19-2008 at 05:35 PM.

05-19-2008, 04:45 AM	#2
Eaglerapids Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Idaho,USA Posts: 1,619 Feedback Score: 13 (100%)	I would have snapped this up in a heartbeat if I hadn't given up and ordered the DA* 300/4 Friday night. Exactly what I was looking for at the price I was willing to pay. Eastern Shore Charlie, it sounds to me that you need a KatzEye screen, I prefer manual focusing in many circumstances and like you, my hit rate was dismal till I got the KatzEye. Since then it has improved dramatically. Last edited by Eaglerapids; 05-19-2008 at 04:51 AM.

05-20-2008, 03:21 PM	#9
TomInJax Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 531 Feedback Score: 31 (100%)	Originally posted by tlfaust Charlie - I've got the M* 300/4 with the Katz eye. Without the micro prism, I'd be lost. Also added the rule of thirds option. It's really helped me compose better shots, as well as keep the horizon in line. Consider trying the Katz Eye before you sell that little treasure. I also have the same focusing screen for my K20D. The Katz eye focusing screen has enabled this old phart to focus much more accurately and quickly. Highly recommended. Mine has the split, micro prism, rule of thirds, and the Opti Bright coating. Big difference! Anyone that buys this lens should also get the Katz Eye focusing screen and they will be able to focus faster than auto-focus with this lens! Here is the link to Katz Eye: Katz Eye™ Optics - Custom Focusing Screens Last edited by TomInJax; 05-21-2008 at 03:22 AM. Reason: Added link to Katz Eye Optics

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05-19-2008, 05:35 AM	#3
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979 Feedback Score: 8 (79%)	I have no need for that focal length but that is a wonderful deal.

05-19-2008, 07:23 AM	#4
roy Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: D/FW area, Tx. Posts: 1,710 Feedback Score: 28 (100%)	Originally posted by Eaglerapids I would have snapped this up in a heartbeat if I hadn't given up and ordered the DA* 300/4 Friday night. Exactly what I was looking for at the price I was willing to pay. Eastern Shore Charlie, it sounds to me that you need a KatzEye screen, I prefer manual focusing in many circumstances and like you, my hit rate was dismal till I got the KatzEye. Since then it has improved dramatically. isn't that's what happens all too often

05-19-2008, 12:56 PM	#5
Eastern Shore Charlie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 21639/ USA Posts: 822 Feedback Score: 35 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by Eaglerapids I would have snapped this up in a heartbeat if I hadn't given up and ordered the DA* 300/4 Friday night. Exactly what I was looking for at the price I was willing to pay. Eastern Shore Charlie, it sounds to me that you need a KatzEye screen, I prefer manual focusing in many circumstances and like you, my hit rate was dismal till I got the KatzEye. Since then it has improved dramatically. I feel the price is fair.....Wow...maybe there is hope for me after all...that Katzeye sounds like my next purchase. Originally posted by séamuis I have no need for that focal length but that is a wonderful deal. Thank you... the lens and glass is in really good shape....

05-19-2008, 05:35 PM	#6
Eaglerapids Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Idaho,USA Posts: 1,619 Feedback Score: 13 (100%)	Originally posted by roy isn't that's what happens all too often Lol, and to rub salt in the wound, it hasn't sold yet! I swear, if I was still in the market this would have sold before I first saw it. Eastern Shore Charlie, I'd replace your photo with a good sharp one, maybe that's giving people some hesitation. I've seen buy it now prices of $850 or $900 (don't exactly remember)..... on a M* 300/4! Nothing at all against the M* but with the A* you get AV etc.

05-19-2008, 06:56 PM	#7
tlfaust Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 182 Feedback Score: 2 (100%)	Originally posted by Eaglerapids Eastern Shore Charlie, it sounds to me that you need a KatzEye screen, I prefer manual focusing in many circumstances and like you, my hit rate was dismal till I got the KatzEye. Since then it has improved dramatically. Charlie - I've got the M* 300/4 with the Katz eye. Without the micro prism, I'd be lost. Also added the rule of thirds option. It's really helped me compose better shots, as well as keep the horizon in line. Consider trying the Katz Eye before you sell that little treasure. Also - this is a heck of a good price. Be well...

05-20-2008, 01:08 AM	#8
bonovox Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ireland's wild west Posts: 555 Feedback Score: 36 (100%)	Pick me! Pick me! I'll buy it! PM sent

05-20-2008, 07:38 PM	#10
bonovox Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ireland's wild west Posts: 555 Feedback Score: 36 (100%)	Originally posted by TomInJax Anyone that buys this lens should also get the Katz Eye focusing screen and they will be able to focus faster than auto-focus with this lens! Do the Katz Eye screens fit the Samsung GX10? If so, where might I find one for a good price? Thanks, Dave