For Sale - Sold: Pentax FA 31mm Limited - Shipping Worldwide

Genes Pentax · 07-26-2008, 03:26 PM

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Reluctantly letting go my FA 31mm lens.

Condition: Absolutely EXCELLENT condition. Like new. Exactly as pictured below.

Price: $799 + shipping. Firm.

Optional UV filter: B+W F-Pro MRC UV filter for FA 31mm: $25.
Optional 58mm ring to act as a lens hood: $10.

Shipping worldwide.

Shipping cost. $46 worldwide. Shipping via Express Mail Service (EMS). (Comes with a tracking number.)

Payment: Prefer Google checkout. Will accept PayPal also for $20 extra.

Below are pictures of the actual lens. As you can see, the lens is in a pristine, like new condition. If you want bigger photos, please let me know.

Thanks.

Gene

Includes the box.

With B+W UV filter + 58mm ring "lens hood".

WithOUT the B+W UV filter. As you can see, the lens is CLEAN!

Side views ...

Last edited by Genes Pentax; 08-03-2008 at 05:14 PM.

TimB · 07-26-2008, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by Genes Pentax

...Shipping weight should be around 6 lbs...

Damn. That's some lens.

Genes Pentax · 08-01-2008, 08:40 PM

Pictures added today. As you can see, lens is practically new!

drwho9437 · 08-01-2008, 09:46 PM

My question is what did you take the picture of the lens with (detail of equipment/procedure) Thanks!

nulla · 08-02-2008, 12:51 AM

Deleted as comment was in regard to a deleted post

deejjjaaaa · 08-02-2008, 01:28 AM

Originally posted by mhertel

Hope it's ok to post the link..

PENTAX smc FA 31mm f/1.8 LIMITED SILVER w/ FREE FILTER - (eBay.ca item 140254584071 end time 08-Aug-08 19:24:35 EDT)

it is not OK and then it is silver - some maniacs want black

**rparmar** · 08-02-2008, 04:58 AM

Please read the forum rules about criticising other people's prices.

I could perhaps understand if there was a significant markup, but you decided to break the rules for a $20 discount? Realise that different people want to buy from different sellers and that not everyone does eBay. Buying here on the forum gives further assurances that might provide additional value to some purchasers... value way beyond $20.

My personal experience with prodigital2000 was not completely satisfactory (they still owe me $30) but my experience with sellers here always has been. Search for my thread on them.

Clarification: I have no personal interest in this specific sale and do not know the seller.

Genes Pentax · 08-02-2008, 06:09 AM

For some reason, my posts seem to attract those that like to break the forum rules and comment on the price. And they tend to be from Canada for some reason. I must be a magnet for Canadian illiterates or ass.

drwho -- here are the details. *ist D, DA 40mm, two Metz 48 AF-1, and Flashwaves trigger. f/8 and 1/125s.

mhertel · 08-02-2008, 06:28 AM

Sorry.. deleted my posts.

**rparmar** · 08-02-2008, 08:58 AM

Originally posted by Genes Pentax

For some reason, my posts seem to attract those that like to break the forum rules and comment on the price. And they tend to be from Canada for some reason. I must be a magnet for Canadian illiterates or ass.

Thanks to Canadian schooling there aren't many Canadian illiterates.

Thanks to the proximity of the USA there are a good number of Canadian chancers (as we'd say in Ireland).

More people are online in the province of Ontario than any other region of the world.

These factors might account for the perceived imbalance.

séamuis · 08-02-2008, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Thanks to the proximity of the USA there are a good number of Canadian chancers (as we'd say in Ireland).

ouch. Im along way from the US/Canada border though. that count for anything? or does that make me 'worse'. :ugh:

TomInJax · 08-07-2008, 09:50 AM

I love my FA31mm. It was perfect for late evening shooting in the Butchart Gardens in Victoria, Canada a few days ago. The sharpnes, IQ, and lightweight made it a perfect walk-around lens in low light!

The lens is worth every penny! It is the best lens I have ever used!

(Bump)

**rparmar** · 08-07-2008, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by séamuis

ouch. Im along way from the US/Canada border though. that count for anything? or does that make me 'worse'. :ugh:

Only meant in jest -- after all I am Canadian too and love the place.

Genes Pentax · 09-09-2008, 10:20 AM

bump. Now that Sony announced a FF DSLR body, what are the chances that Pentax will do the same? Perhaps these FA lenses will become more valuable then.

Classvino · 09-09-2008, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by rparmar

...Thanks to the proximity of the USA there are a good number of Canadian chancers (as we'd say in Ireland)...

Let's call it cause and effect... (or maybe location and effect...)

07-26-2008, 03:26 PM	#1
Genes Pentax Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Monterey Bay area in CA Posts: 162 Feedback Score: 15 (100%)	[SOLD] Pentax FA 31mm Limited - Shipping Worldwide 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. Reluctantly letting go my FA 31mm lens. Condition: Absolutely EXCELLENT condition. Like new. Exactly as pictured below. Price: $799 + shipping. Firm. Optional UV filter: B+W F-Pro MRC UV filter for FA 31mm: $25. Optional 58mm ring to act as a lens hood: $10. Shipping worldwide. Shipping cost. $46 worldwide. Shipping via Express Mail Service (EMS). (Comes with a tracking number.) Payment: Prefer Google checkout. Will accept PayPal also for $20 extra. Below are pictures of the actual lens. As you can see, the lens is in a pristine, like new condition. If you want bigger photos, please let me know. Thanks. Gene Includes the box. With B+W UV filter + 58mm ring "lens hood". WithOUT the B+W UV filter. As you can see, the lens is CLEAN! Side views ... Last edited by Genes Pentax; 08-03-2008 at 05:14 PM.

08-02-2008, 12:51 AM	#5
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	Deleted as comment was in regard to a deleted post Last edited by nulla; 08-02-2008 at 12:54 PM.

08-02-2008, 06:09 AM	#8
Genes Pentax Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Monterey Bay area in CA Posts: 162 Feedback Score: 15 (100%) Original Poster	For some reason, my posts seem to attract those that like to break the forum rules and comment on the price. And they tend to be from Canada for some reason. I must be a magnet for Canadian illiterates or ass. drwho -- here are the details. ist D, DA 40mm, two Metz 48 AF-1, and Flashwaves trigger. f/8 and 1/125s. Last edited by Genes Pentax; 08-02-2008 at 06:26 AM.*

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TimB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 227 Feedback Score: 20 (100%)	Originally posted by Genes Pentax ...Shipping weight should be around 6 lbs... Damn. That's some lens.

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Genes Pentax Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Monterey Bay area in CA Posts: 162 Feedback Score: 15 (100%) Original Poster	Pictures added today. As you can see, lens is practically new!

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08-02-2008, 01:28 AM	#6
deejjjaaaa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: steel city / rust belt Posts: 2,043 Feedback Score: 15 (100%)	Originally posted by mhertel Hope it's ok to post the link.. PENTAX smc FA 31mm f/1.8 LIMITED SILVER w/ FREE FILTER - (eBay.ca item 140254584071 end time 08-Aug-08 19:24:35 EDT) it is not OK and then it is silver - some maniacs want black

08-02-2008, 04:58 AM	#7
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,819 Feedback Score: 12 (100%)	Please read the forum rules about criticising other people's prices. I could perhaps understand if there was a significant markup, but you decided to break the rules for a $20 discount? Realise that different people want to buy from different sellers and that not everyone does eBay. Buying here on the forum gives further assurances that might provide additional value to some purchasers... value way beyond $20. My personal experience with prodigital2000 was not completely satisfactory (they still owe me $30) but my experience with sellers here always has been. Search for my thread on them. Clarification: I have no personal interest in this specific sale and do not know the seller.

08-02-2008, 06:28 AM	#9
mhertel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vernon, BC Posts: 274 Feedback Score: 14 (100%)	Sorry.. deleted my posts.

08-02-2008, 08:58 AM	#10
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,819 Feedback Score: 12 (100%)	Originally posted by Genes Pentax For some reason, my posts seem to attract those that like to break the forum rules and comment on the price. And they tend to be from Canada for some reason. I must be a magnet for Canadian illiterates or ass. Thanks to Canadian schooling there aren't many Canadian illiterates. Thanks to the proximity of the USA there are a good number of Canadian chancers (as we'd say in Ireland). More people are online in the province of Ontario than any other region of the world. These factors might account for the perceived imbalance.

08-02-2008, 09:09 AM	#11
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979 Feedback Score: 8 (79%)	Quote: Thanks to the proximity of the USA there are a good number of Canadian chancers (as we'd say in Ireland). ouch. Im along way from the US/Canada border though. that count for anything? or does that make me 'worse'. :ugh:

08-07-2008, 09:50 AM	#12
TomInJax Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 531 Feedback Score: 31 (100%)	I love my FA31mm. It was perfect for late evening shooting in the Butchart Gardens in Victoria, Canada a few days ago. The sharpnes, IQ, and lightweight made it a perfect walk-around lens in low light! The lens is worth every penny! It is the best lens I have ever used! (Bump)

08-07-2008, 10:38 AM	#13
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,819 Feedback Score: 12 (100%)	Originally posted by séamuis ouch. Im along way from the US/Canada border though. that count for anything? or does that make me 'worse'. :ugh: Only meant in jest -- after all I am Canadian too and love the place.

09-09-2008, 10:20 AM	#14
Genes Pentax Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Monterey Bay area in CA Posts: 162 Feedback Score: 15 (100%) Original Poster	bump. Now that Sony announced a FF DSLR body, what are the chances that Pentax will do the same? Perhaps these FA lenses will become more valuable then.

09-09-2008, 01:26 PM	#15
Classvino Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 132 Feedback Score: 2 (100%)	Originally posted by rparmar ...Thanks to the proximity of the USA there are a good number of Canadian chancers (as we'd say in Ireland)... Let's call it cause and effect... (or maybe location and effect...)

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