[subash]

looking for a 400mm AF teleprime in good working condition, either the tokina 400 atx af or the sigma 400 apo tele macro (not looking for the sigma 400 non-tele macro). not worried too much about the cosmetic condition as long as the glass is fungus- and haze-free and it is in fully functional, working condition. will provide a U.S. shipping address. please PM me if you have one to offer. thanks...

[mapguy]

I have an old SMC-M 400mm f5.6 I'd be willing to part with for a good price if you wanted something to play with until you find an FA version.

The SMC-M 400mm is an old lens; its it doesn't provide auto exposure, but it was beautifully made. The focus action is silky smooth and its in great shape. No mold, just a bit of dust inside because its a pretty old lens at this point.. I have the original case which is in tough shape, but you would be best to ditch that if you were interested.

The FA 400mm is kind of a rare lens on the used market. Most of the used FA 400's I have seen are up there and Im not sure there isn't better AF long range options if your spending that kind of money. I use a SMC-F* 300mm f4.5 with the AF 1.4 TC, for the cost of a hand holdable FA 400mm, I dream of finding deal on a 600mm one day. Its a better long range lens than the 400mm is. The F* 300mm has the tripod collar that lets you use the TC better.

In any case a used smc-m or smc-a 400mm might be an option to consider. I have to find a good home for my smc-m 400mm one day, it was the first decent long lens I owned and need to find it another home at some point.

Good luck in your search, shoot me a PM if your interested in the smc-m 400mm.

[valimyr]

smc Pentax-FA* 400mm F5.6 - PentaxForums.com


This looks like it's still available for sale here. I would have been tempted had I not just picked up an open box DFA 70-200 from B&H for just under 1300. Haven't seen a Tokina around and the only Sigma I've seen on eBay had the aperture stuck wide open.

[subash]

thank you but my eyes really need the AF.

I have an old SMC-M 400mm f5.6 I'd be willing to part with for a good price if you wanted something to play with until you find an FA version.
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Good luck in your search, shoot me a PM if your interested in the smc-m 400mm.

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thank you. i did see the post but unfortunately that's over what i've budgeted for...

smc Pentax-FA* 400mm F5.6 - PentaxForums.com

This looks like it's still available for sale here. I would have been tempted had I not just picked up an open box DFA 70-200 from B&H for just under 1300. Haven't seen a Tokina around and the only Sigma I've seen on eBay had the aperture stuck wide open.

[subash]

Acquired through other channels. thanks for looking.