For Sale - Sold: FS: Pentax FA 35mm F2.0 AL Lens

Genes Pentax · 02-11-2007, 12:29 PM

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Available until March 17, 5:57 pm (Washington, DC, time).

Please see:
eBay: Pentax Wide Angle SMCP-FA 35mm F2.0 AL Autofocus Lens (item 220090994230 end time Mar-17-07 14:57:12 PDT)

Thank you.

Last edited by Genes Pentax; 03-10-2007 at 03:02 PM.

Genes Pentax · 02-25-2007, 12:05 AM

This lens has minimum focusing distance of 30cm or 1ft.

jljonathan · 03-10-2007, 01:40 PM

Is the lens still for sale? Price of lens and filter at BH brand new is 350.
What is your best price?
Thanks.
Jonathan

Genes Pentax · 03-10-2007, 02:26 PM

Hi Jonathan,

Another FA 35 was sold for $345 on E-Bay (not inlcuding S&H) just about 3 days ago. My lens is in a better condition than one that was sold on E-Bay and has a higher serial number. Given that, I feel the price is fair.

What is your best price?

Thanks.
Gene

Originally posted by jljonathan

Is the lens still for sale? Price of lens and filter at BH brand new is 350.
What is your best price?
Thanks.
Jonathan

nystateofmind27 · 03-10-2007, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by jljonathan

Is the lens still for sale? Price of lens and filter at BH brand new is 350.
What is your best price?
Thanks.
Jonathan

BandH price dropped to $299. It should be in stock soon, give them a call Monday.

jljonathan · 03-11-2007, 12:06 AM

I see you listed on ebay. if you don't sell there I am still interested.
You know, it's a used lens and filter no matter how you look at it, and if you want new prices - good luck.
Lens new = 299. Filter new +52. I would buy them used from you for 280. today.
Let me know.
Jonathan

slomojoe · 03-11-2007, 06:30 AM

Originally posted by jljonathan

I see you listed on ebay. if you don't sell there I am still interested.
You know, it's a used lens and filter no matter how you look at it, and if you want new prices - good luck.
Lens new = 299. Filter new +52. I would buy them used from you for 280. today.
Let me know.
Jonathan

That's what I offered Gene a few days back, but it looks like he made the right choice taking a chance on eBay: the bidding is already over $250 with 6 days to go!

Pentax prices on eBay have really reached Dutch tulip levels. Add to that bidders who go all-out from the first day, and Gene has a good chance of getting enough money from this lens to buy himself a new 31 limited...

Good luck with the auction, Gene!

jljonathan · 03-11-2007, 08:55 AM

In the old days, pre-ebay, if an item was "used" you ordinarily expected to pay used prices. This usually was a third to one half off the "new" price. Now, ebay has created an interesting phenomenon that I have been watching for awhile. People are paying near, at or over list price for items that can be bought new. Strange behavior.
Ebay seems to attract people who get caught up in the bidding or are so out of touch that they are willing to buy for the sake of buying. I have sold things myself and been amazed by it. Any thoughts on this type of shopping?

nystateofmind27 · 03-11-2007, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by jljonathan

In the old days, pre-ebay, if an item was "used" you ordinarily expected to pay used prices. This usually was a third to one half off the "new" price. Now, ebay has created an interesting phenomenon that I have been watching for awhile. People are paying near, at or over list price for items that can be bought new. Strange behavior.
Ebay seems to attract people who get caught up in the bidding or are so out of touch that they are willing to buy for the sake of buying. I have sold things myself and been amazed by it. Any thoughts on this type of shopping?

I agree. Another strange behavior on ebay is people bidding higher than the item goes from brand new on buy-it-now listings.

Ebay has become a great place to sell used stuff and buy new stuff.

02-11-2007, 12:29 PM	#1
Genes Pentax Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Monterey Bay area in CA Posts: 162 Feedback Score: 15 (100%)	[SOLD] FS: Pentax FA 35mm F2.0 AL Lens Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Available until March 17, 5:57 pm (Washington, DC, time). Please see: eBay: Pentax Wide Angle SMCP-FA 35mm F2.0 AL Autofocus Lens (item 220090994230 end time Mar-17-07 14:57:12 PDT) Thank you. Last edited by Genes Pentax; 03-10-2007 at 03:02 PM.

02-25-2007, 12:05 AM	#2
Genes Pentax Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Monterey Bay area in CA Posts: 162 Feedback Score: 15 (100%) Original Poster	FA 35mm F2.0 AL - min focusing distance This lens has minimum focusing distance of 30cm or 1ft.

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03-10-2007, 01:40 PM	#3
jljonathan New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	Is the lens still for sale? Price of lens and filter at BH brand new is 350. What is your best price? Thanks. Jonathan

03-10-2007, 02:26 PM	#4
Genes Pentax Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Monterey Bay area in CA Posts: 162 Feedback Score: 15 (100%) Original Poster	Hi Jonathan, Another FA 35 was sold for $345 on E-Bay (not inlcuding S&H) just about 3 days ago. My lens is in a better condition than one that was sold on E-Bay and has a higher serial number. Given that, I feel the price is fair. What is your best price? Thanks. Gene Originally posted by jljonathan Is the lens still for sale? Price of lens and filter at BH brand new is 350. What is your best price? Thanks. Jonathan

03-10-2007, 05:04 PM	#5
nystateofmind27 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 93 Feedback Score: 1 (100%)	Originally posted by jljonathan Is the lens still for sale? Price of lens and filter at BH brand new is 350. What is your best price? Thanks. Jonathan BandH price dropped to $299. It should be in stock soon, give them a call Monday.

03-11-2007, 12:06 AM	#6
jljonathan New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	I see you listed on ebay. if you don't sell there I am still interested. You know, it's a used lens and filter no matter how you look at it, and if you want new prices - good luck. Lens new = 299. Filter new +52. I would buy them used from you for 280. today. Let me know. Jonathan

03-11-2007, 06:30 AM	#7
slomojoe Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 788 Feedback Score: 27 (100%)	Originally posted by jljonathan I see you listed on ebay. if you don't sell there I am still interested. You know, it's a used lens and filter no matter how you look at it, and if you want new prices - good luck. Lens new = 299. Filter new +52. I would buy them used from you for 280. today. Let me know. Jonathan That's what I offered Gene a few days back, but it looks like he made the right choice taking a chance on eBay: the bidding is already over $250 with 6 days to go! Pentax prices on eBay have really reached Dutch tulip levels. Add to that bidders who go all-out from the first day, and Gene has a good chance of getting enough money from this lens to buy himself a new 31 limited... Good luck with the auction, Gene!

03-11-2007, 08:55 AM	#8
jljonathan New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	In the old days, pre-ebay, if an item was "used" you ordinarily expected to pay used prices. This usually was a third to one half off the "new" price. Now, ebay has created an interesting phenomenon that I have been watching for awhile. People are paying near, at or over list price for items that can be bought new. Strange behavior. Ebay seems to attract people who get caught up in the bidding or are so out of touch that they are willing to buy for the sake of buying. I have sold things myself and been amazed by it. Any thoughts on this type of shopping?

03-11-2007, 04:50 PM	#9
nystateofmind27 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 93 Feedback Score: 1 (100%)	Originally posted by jljonathan In the old days, pre-ebay, if an item was "used" you ordinarily expected to pay used prices. This usually was a third to one half off the "new" price. Now, ebay has created an interesting phenomenon that I have been watching for awhile. People are paying near, at or over list price for items that can be bought new. Strange behavior. Ebay seems to attract people who get caught up in the bidding or are so out of touch that they are willing to buy for the sake of buying. I have sold things myself and been amazed by it. Any thoughts on this type of shopping? I agree. Another strange behavior on ebay is people bidding higher than the item goes from brand new on buy-it-now listings. Ebay has become a great place to sell used stuff and buy new stuff.