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SMC Pentax-FA* 250-600mm F5.6 ED [IF]
Asking Price
5,000.00 USD
Item Location
Arizona (United States)
Item Description
I have owned this lens since 1994, acquiring it direct from Pentax new, and have used it since then for numerous assignments. It has always stayed in it's custom Pentax lens case, and while there are some scratches here and there, and a button is missing on a little used lens control, the glass is perfect and the quality is fantastic. It comes with the matching Pentax L (long) converters, 1.4XL and 2XL, which are superb and retain image integrity. NOTE: This is a lens meant for a shooter, meaning the glass is clean and clear (Arizona climate helping in that regard), but it is not cosmetically perfect.
This is a rare lens, and when the long awaited FF body is released you'll have a working focal range of 250-1200mm. With an APS-C body like the K-3 you have 375mm-1800mm at your choice.
So why am I selling this lens now? In recent years I've done less and less long lens shooting and have been using my 645Z a great deal. Less wildlife and sports and more landscape, (while teaching workshops), so I would prefer to move the capital invested in the superior optic to medium format. I may regret this sale when the new body arrives so think this one over, but not too long...
Kerrick
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
North America
Shipping Charge
Will quote based on destination
Shipping Services
USPS/UPS/FEDEX
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal
Return Policy & Additional Details
Please read the Item Description closely! This lens has perfect glass, but is a working lens for a shooter, not for showpiece display. It is offered with both the 1.4XL and 2XL converters for one package price...
If you are local you can test the lens before buying but I'm not inclined to ship it around the country for a round of tests unless you're very serious and have the money to purchase. I'd prefer to ship within North America but might possibly ship overseas. Write with questions!
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