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Dirtistasty2 · 11-17-2014, 10:00 PM

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Item for Sale
FS: FA* 24mm f2 Lens

Asking Price
520.00 USD

Item Location
Sunnyvale (United States)

Item Description
Up for sale is a pre-owned FA* 24mm f2. Some cosmetic wear. Has some small dust inside, but nothing that shows up in photos. Lens is free of fungus. Focus clutch still works very well. Comes with box, hood, caps and papers. Front lens cap is Tamron. No lens correction needed on my K-r or K-5. Focus is quick and pretty silent

Please pm me for international shipping quotes.

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

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Good

Shipping Destinations
Worldwide

Shipping Charge
California

Shipping Services
USPS Priority

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Check/Money Order

Return Policy & Additional Details
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery. Please contact me immediately.

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

**Pepe Guitarra** · 11-17-2014, 10:25 PM

I've got this lens and I am happy with it. It is only lens to carry when you only need one lens.

DSims · 11-18-2014, 01:49 AM

This is one of my favorite lenses - and my favorite wide lens. Yes, it's true - I sold my (also excellent) DA15 but kept this. The f/2 aperture makes a big difference in its usefulness/utility compared to the f/2.8 of the FA20 and FA28. IQ is already very good when stopped down only 1/3 stop to f/2.2.

When focused on close objects it has probably the most rapid and distinct transition from In-Focus to Out-Of-Focus I've ever seen. It's not a problem, just something interesting to get used to. In fact I think it often works better for me. This is in stark contrast to the character of the FA31, though they are both excellent lenses (I sold my FA31 too - the FA*24 just gets used more).

In fact, I can meet most of my photography needs with just the FA*24, FA*85 (or FA77), and F/FA/DA*300.

**TedH42** · 11-18-2014, 10:34 AM

PM sent.

Dirtistasty2 · 11-18-2014, 11:24 AM

Thanks everyone, I agree completely! I usually keep this lens at f2.2! I travel a lot though, so I am currently appreciating the weather proofing of the 20-40mm

Sale pending

11-17-2014, 10:00 PM	#1
Dirtistasty2 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 325 Feedback Score: 37 (100%)	*FS: FA 24mm f2 Lens PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale** FS: FA* 24mm f2 Lens Asking Price 520.00 USD Item Location Sunnyvale (United States) Item Description Up for sale is a pre-owned FA* 24mm f2. Some cosmetic wear. Has some small dust inside, but nothing that shows up in photos. Lens is free of fungus. Focus clutch still works very well. Comes with box, hood, caps and papers. Front lens cap is Tamron. No lens correction needed on my K-r or K-5. Focus is quick and pretty silent Please pm me for international shipping quotes. Are you the original owner of the item being sold? Yes Are you selling or trading this item? Selling Item Condition (Key) Used Good Shipping Destinations Worldwide Shipping Charge California Shipping Services USPS Priority Accepted Payment Types PayPal Check/Money Order Return Policy & Additional Details Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery. Please contact me immediately. Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

11-17-2014, 10:25 PM	#2
Pepe Guitarra Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Posts: 2,223 Feedback Score: 26 (100%)	I've got this lens and I am happy with it. It is only lens to carry when you only need one lens. Last edited by Pepe Guitarra; 11-17-2014 at 10:41 PM.

11-18-2014, 01:49 AM	#3
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,236 Feedback Score: 52 (100%)	This is one of my favorite lenses - and my favorite wide lens. Yes, it's true - I sold my (also excellent) DA15 but kept this. The f/2 aperture makes a big difference in its usefulness/utility compared to the f/2.8 of the FA20 and FA28. IQ is already very good when stopped down only 1/3 stop to f/2.2. When focused on close objects it has probably the most rapid and distinct transition from In-Focus to Out-Of-Focus I've ever seen. It's not a problem, just something interesting to get used to. In fact I think it often works better for me. This is in stark contrast to the character of the FA31, though they are both excellent lenses (I sold my FA31 too - the FA24 just gets used more). In fact, I can meet most of my photography needs with just the FA24, FA85 (or FA77), and F/FA/DA300. Last edited by DSims; 11-18-2014 at 01:57 AM.

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Dirtistasty2 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 325 Feedback Score: 37 (100%) Original Poster	Thanks everyone, I agree completely! I usually keep this lens at f2.2! I travel a lot though, so I am currently appreciating the weather proofing of the 20-40mm Sale pending

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