For Sale - Sold: SMC Pentax F*600 F/4 ED [IF]

**Digitalis** · 08-26-2018, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Fair to Poor cosmetic condition.

Looks like it has earned those dents and dings. All of my super telephoto lenses have similar marks on them - you can probably derive some sort of metric on how much fun I have had with a lens by counting the number of dings on the barrel.

**dadipentak** · 08-26-2018, 05:59 PM

Pretty much--although it mostly stayed on the porch, protected from the elements, when not in use. That eagle, taken at Conowingo Dam, was from one of the few ventures out in the field.

Given my deserved reputation for clumsiness, I was reluctant to move it much--and, besides, if I was patient, interesting things were sure to happen in the tree. Also, given our climate, I'm wary of keeping lenses in cases, which I sort of regard as fungus farms.

**Digitalis** · 08-26-2018, 06:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dadipentak

I'm wary of keeping lenses in cases, which I sort of regard as fungus farms.

I agree. Manufacturers seem to have issues with the concept of subtlety when it comes to their uber expensive super telephoto lenses, which they place in cases that in a tolkeinesque one ring style call out "Steal me" with the brand name emblazoned in big red lettering on the case for all the world to see.

Is it strange when I read of LBA addicts and their struggles, I hear the voice of Gollum?

**dadipentak** · 08-26-2018, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

Is it strange when I read of LBA addicts and their struggles, I hear the voice of Gollum?

littledrawe · 08-27-2018, 05:37 PM - **1 Like**

Damn, this kind of stuff always comes up for sale at the WORST times.

**dadipentak** · 08-28-2018, 03:00 PM - **1 Like**

Hang on to your organs, folks: sale pending.

**ffking** · 08-28-2018, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Hang on to your organs

Whatever you say,,,

**monochrome** · 08-28-2018, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by rkappleby

Good luck with the sale Dave - difficult to part with a lens like this but I think you still have a couple of other little gems tucked away

for any prospective buyers - you won't find a nicer fellow to deal with.
Robert

Absolutely true. It so happens I have another of his lenses in my armory

.:

---------- Post added 08-28-18 at 05:39 PM ----------

Originally posted by dadipentak

Hang on to your organs, folks: sale pending.

Congratulations to you and I’ll put my gear to sell back in the drawer. DK if it’s drat or phew.

**dadipentak** · 08-28-2018, 03:48 PM

The thing is I've had very good luck in putting sold lenses into the hands of people whose work I've admired and, if this deal goes through, it will be no exception.

**ramseybuckeye** · 08-28-2018, 06:03 PM

Good luck on the sale Dave, that lens does have some magic in it! Well, you have the vision and touch anyway!

**rkappleby** · 08-28-2018, 06:11 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Absolutely true. It so happens I have another of his lenses in my armory

He has a couple others that I find myself lusting for.....

**dadipentak** · 08-28-2018, 07:13 PM

Hey hey! hey!
Everyone calm down--I'm a bit dinged, not dead.

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Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 11,694 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	Originally posted by dadipentak Fair to Poor cosmetic condition. Looks like it has earned those dents and dings. All of my super telephoto lenses have similar marks on them - you can probably derive some sort of metric on how much fun I have had with a lens by counting the number of dings on the barrel.

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dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 11,590 Feedback Score: 61 (100%) Original Poster	Pretty much--although it mostly stayed on the porch, protected from the elements, when not in use. That eagle, taken at Conowingo Dam, was from one of the few ventures out in the field. Given my deserved reputation for clumsiness, I was reluctant to move it much--and, besides, if I was patient, interesting things were sure to happen in the tree. Also, given our climate, I'm wary of keeping lenses in cases, which I sort of regard as fungus farms.

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Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 11,694 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	Originally posted by dadipentak I'm wary of keeping lenses in cases, which I sort of regard as fungus farms. I agree. Manufacturers seem to have issues with the concept of subtlety when it comes to their uber expensive super telephoto lenses, which they place in cases that in a tolkeinesque one ring style call out "Steal me" with the brand name emblazoned in big red lettering on the case for all the world to see. Is it strange when I read of LBA addicts and their struggles, I hear the voice of Gollum?

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dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 11,590 Feedback Score: 61 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by Digitalis Is it strange when I read of LBA addicts and their struggles, I hear the voice of Gollum?

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littledrawe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Red Rock Posts: 2,514 Feedback Score: 39 (98%)	Damn, this kind of stuff always comes up for sale at the WORST times.

08-28-2018, 03:00 PM - 1 Like	#21
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 11,590 Feedback Score: 61 (100%) Original Poster	Hang on to your organs, folks: sale pending.

08-28-2018, 03:11 PM	#22
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	Originally posted by dadipentak Hang on to your organs Whatever you say,,,

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Posts: 26,276 Feedback Score: 159 (99%)	Originally posted by rkappleby Good luck with the sale Dave - difficult to part with a lens like this but I think you still have a couple of other little gems tucked away for any prospective buyers - you won't find a nicer fellow to deal with. Robert Absolutely true. It so happens I have another of his lenses in my armory .: ---------- Post added 08-28-18 at 05:39 PM ---------- Originally posted by dadipentak Hang on to your organs, folks: sale pending. Congratulations to you and I’ll put my gear to sell back in the drawer. DK if it’s drat or phew.

08-28-2018, 03:48 PM	#24
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 11,590 Feedback Score: 61 (100%) Original Poster	The thing is I've had very good luck in putting sold lenses into the hands of people whose work I've admired and, if this deal goes through, it will be no exception.

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ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 17,291 Feedback Score: 5 (100%)	Good luck on the sale Dave, that lens does have some magic in it! Well, you have the vision and touch anyway!

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rkappleby Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Crowsnest Pass Alberta Posts: 648 Feedback Score: 13 (100%)	Originally posted by monochrome Absolutely true. It so happens I have another of his lenses in my armory He has a couple others that I find myself lusting for.....

08-28-2018, 07:13 PM	#27
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 11,590 Feedback Score: 61 (100%) Original Poster	Hey hey! hey! Everyone calm down--I'm a bit dinged, not dead.