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Bower 14mm f2.8, Full Frame Ultra-wide Lens
Asking Price
250.00 USD
Item Location
Prescott, AZ (United States)
Item Description Bower 14mm f2.8 Free Shipping CONUS $250 What you get
Bower 14mm 2.8
Original Bower front cap
Asahi Pentax rear cap
Condition
Glass, and aperture are great. No marks, no haze, no fungus, no oil. The mount and contact points look perfect.
Mechanically the lens is 100%. The focus ring moves smoothly, just as it should, and the ring rubber shows no wear. Body is in very good shape. There a few silver markings between the focus markings on the lens barrel. The previous owner used the lens for academic endeavors. He made precise focus measurements and marked them on the lens. The marks don't effect the lens in any way other than aesthetically. They are visible in the attached pictures.
I have tested this lens for decentering using the method explained in the tutorial linked below.
This lens shows no sign of decentering. I'll send you pictures from the test upon request.
How to Check Your Lens for Decentering - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com Why I'm selling it
Last summer I went on a 5 month RV trip across the USA. I wanted a
full frame, fast,
ultra-wide lens for my
K-1. Now that the trip is over, and I've settled down in a new town, I'm selling it.
About the lens Full Frame Compatible. K-1 Compatible!
I ended up only taking a handful of pictures with this lens.
Here's a pic that I took with the lens...
This lens is very well rated among Pentax forum members with an overall
8.9 out of 10 rating.
Samyang 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC Lens Reviews - Samyang Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database
Lastly, Pentax Forums staff rated this lens
higher than the Pentax
DA 14mm 2.8 in their in-depth comparison.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-da-14mm-f28/introduction.html?src=lrdb
(This lens is a rebranded Samyang 14mm 2.8)
Shipping
Shipping to the continental United States is free. For international shipping info, please PM me.
Payment is my preferred method of payment. It offers the same protections and convenience as PayPal but they charge sellers (me) far less in processing fees.
is acceptable. I pay the processing fees.
About me
I have bought and sold many items successfully on the forum and ebay with the feedback to prove it. If you have any questions or requests, please ask.
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
North America
Shipping Charge
Included
Shipping Services
USPS
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Other (Elaborate)
Return Policy & Additional Details
Returns accepted within seven days upon receipt.
Please send me a
private message if interested in the item!