For Sale - Sold: Da*55

ChatMechant · 02-01-2016, 09:32 AM

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Item for Sale
DA*55

Asking Price
350.00 USD

Item Location
CA (United States)

Item Description
This DA*55 is in great condition except for a small scratch on the hood. Makes a slight squeak when it focuses, but is fast and accurate. FF compatible. Asking 350 + shipping

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent

Shipping Destinations
Worldwide

Shipping Charge
10 to conus

Shipping Services
usps priority mail

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
Check it out for three days. Worldwide shipping extra, please inquire.

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

Last edited by ChatMechant; 03-20-2016 at 02:48 PM.

ChatMechant · 02-03-2016, 10:24 AM

Bump!

nms_photog · 02-03-2016, 02:02 PM

Can you explain the issues with your 50-135 a little better? What do you mean that it needs to be "woken up" at times? How often does this happen and what's the solution when it does?

ChatMechant · 02-03-2016, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by nms_photog

Can you explain the issues with your 50-135 a little better? What do you mean that it needs to be "woken up" at times? How often does this happen and what's the solution when it does?

If I haven't used the lens in a while, what I do is manually focus to nearly just out of focus while holding the AF button down and it will focus slowly at first, then gradually more quickly. I do this repeatedly for about 30 seconds until the motor begins to work normally at which point it is fast, silent and accurate generally for the rest of the day. If I were to keep this lens, I would have UncleVanya convert it to screwdrive.

nms_photog · 02-03-2016, 05:47 PM

So basically, the SDM is worn out and likely to get worse and possibly quit all together.

ChatMechant · 02-07-2016, 12:59 AM

still available!

---------- Post added 02-07-16 at 09:10 AM ----------

50-135 is sold, DA*55 still available.

ChatMechant · 02-10-2016, 08:30 AM

DA*55 still available.

ChatMechant · 02-13-2016, 10:14 AM

Bump for this FF compatible lens!

zbrueningsen · 02-13-2016, 05:31 PM

In regards to the mentioned squeak - my DA* 55 had it when I bought it used and I worried about the SDM. I got it at a great price then, and the seller offered to take it back and do a refund. I thought it was worth keeping.

3 Years later - It rarely squeaks now, and has been nothing but phenomenal as a set of optics. Purely a dream in rendering quality. If you are interested in this lens - read my review of it on the review page - it is fair and helps explain who it really is for. If you can handle semi-slow AF (mine is pin point accurate though, much more accurate than all my other lenses), this lens will make you happy by what it takes.

Bump for a lens that I adore, and can't wait to see on the K-1!

ChatMechant · 02-22-2016, 09:50 PM

Still available!

ChatMechant · 02-28-2016, 08:51 AM

DA*55 still available

ChatMechant · 03-04-2016, 12:40 PM

Bump!

ChatMechant · 03-08-2016, 12:35 PM

price reduced

GatorPentax · 03-08-2016, 03:16 PM

Can you explain the "slight squeak"? is the SDM motor going bad?

Thanks

ChatMechant · 03-09-2016, 08:44 AM

From the research I've done and as zbrueningsen pointed out above, the squeak, or more like a chirp, doesn't necessarily indicate SDM failure in the DA55. It's not at all slow to start and doesn't need to be 'woken up'. The AF works great.

02-01-2016, 09:32 AM	#1
ChatMechant Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Matsuyama Posts: 1,284 Feedback Score: 57 (100%)	*Da55 PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale** DA55 Asking Price* 350.00 USD Item Location CA (United States) Item Description This DA55 is in great condition except for a small scratch on the hood. Makes a slight squeak when it focuses, but is fast and accurate. FF compatible. Asking 350 + shipping Are you the original owner of the item being sold?* No Are you selling or trading this item? Selling Item Condition (Key) Used Excellent Shipping Destinations Worldwide Shipping Charge 10 to conus Shipping Services usps priority mail Accepted Payment Types PayPal Return Policy & Additional Details Check it out for three days. Worldwide shipping extra, please inquire. Please send me a private message if interested in the item! Last edited by ChatMechant; 03-20-2016 at 02:48 PM.

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02-03-2016, 10:24 AM	#2
ChatMechant Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Matsuyama Posts: 1,284 Feedback Score: 57 (100%) Original Poster	Bump!

02-03-2016, 02:02 PM	#3
nms_photog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 282 Feedback Score: 4 (83%)	Can you explain the issues with your 50-135 a little better? What do you mean that it needs to be "woken up" at times? How often does this happen and what's the solution when it does?

02-03-2016, 03:03 PM	#4
ChatMechant Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Matsuyama Posts: 1,284 Feedback Score: 57 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by nms_photog Can you explain the issues with your 50-135 a little better? What do you mean that it needs to be "woken up" at times? How often does this happen and what's the solution when it does? If I haven't used the lens in a while, what I do is manually focus to nearly just out of focus while holding the AF button down and it will focus slowly at first, then gradually more quickly. I do this repeatedly for about 30 seconds until the motor begins to work normally at which point it is fast, silent and accurate generally for the rest of the day. If I were to keep this lens, I would have UncleVanya convert it to screwdrive.

02-03-2016, 05:47 PM	#5
nms_photog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 282 Feedback Score: 4 (83%)	So basically, the SDM is worn out and likely to get worse and possibly quit all together.

02-07-2016, 12:59 AM	#6
ChatMechant Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Matsuyama Posts: 1,284 Feedback Score: 57 (100%) Original Poster	still available! ---------- Post added 02-07-16 at 09:10 AM ---------- 50-135 is sold, DA*55 still available.

02-10-2016, 08:30 AM	#7
ChatMechant Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Matsuyama Posts: 1,284 Feedback Score: 57 (100%) Original Poster	DA*55 still available.

02-13-2016, 10:14 AM	#8
ChatMechant Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Matsuyama Posts: 1,284 Feedback Score: 57 (100%) Original Poster	Bump for this FF compatible lens!

02-13-2016, 05:31 PM	#9
zbrueningsen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nebraska Posts: 902 Feedback Score: 68 (100%)	In regards to the mentioned squeak - my DA* 55 had it when I bought it used and I worried about the SDM. I got it at a great price then, and the seller offered to take it back and do a refund. I thought it was worth keeping. 3 Years later - It rarely squeaks now, and has been nothing but phenomenal as a set of optics. Purely a dream in rendering quality. If you are interested in this lens - read my review of it on the review page - it is fair and helps explain who it really is for. If you can handle semi-slow AF (mine is pin point accurate though, much more accurate than all my other lenses), this lens will make you happy by what it takes. Bump for a lens that I adore, and can't wait to see on the K-1!

02-22-2016, 09:50 PM	#10
ChatMechant Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Matsuyama Posts: 1,284 Feedback Score: 57 (100%) Original Poster	Still available!

02-28-2016, 08:51 AM	#11
ChatMechant Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Matsuyama Posts: 1,284 Feedback Score: 57 (100%) Original Poster	DA*55 still available

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03-04-2016, 12:40 PM	#12
ChatMechant Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Matsuyama Posts: 1,284 Feedback Score: 57 (100%) Original Poster	Bump!

03-08-2016, 12:35 PM	#13
ChatMechant Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Matsuyama Posts: 1,284 Feedback Score: 57 (100%) Original Poster	price reduced

03-08-2016, 03:16 PM	#14
GatorPentax Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 372 Feedback Score: 34 (100%)	Can you explain the "slight squeak"? is the SDM motor going bad? Thanks

03-09-2016, 08:44 AM	#15
ChatMechant Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Matsuyama Posts: 1,284 Feedback Score: 57 (100%) Original Poster	From the research I've done and as zbrueningsen pointed out above, the squeak, or more like a chirp, doesn't necessarily indicate SDM failure in the DA55. It's not at all slow to start and doesn't need to be 'woken up'. The AF works great.