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frank · 03-05-2009, 10:38 PM

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Item for Sale
Pentax FA* 85/1.4 85mm F1.4 Lens Mint Like New

Asking Price
$1250USD

Item Description
Sold my FA*85/1.4 a while ago, regretted, bought one back. But I need some cash for down payment of our newly bought flat (bad time to buy a house, I know

). Probably won't help much, but still better than keeping the lens in dry cabinet. I'm sure I'd buy one back again someday.

This FA*85/1.4 is absolute in mint like new condition, hard to find any sign of use at all on the barrel or glass. Well, probably some tiny dust inside or on the glass surface, but you have to look really hard to find them. There isn't any visible mark on the barrel or lens hood surface at all. Add a box, you can sell it as brand new

I have never seen any FA*85/1.4 in better condition, and I've seen quite a few.

The lens comes w/ front and rear caps, lens hood, as shown in photos. No box or lens pouch, but I'll pack it really well before shipment.

Here are some photos of the actual lens. I purposely took these photos a bit under exposed so you'd see the defect/marks (which are pretty easy to hide w/ over exposed photos) if there is any. All photos are straight out of camera w/o any process at all, except some cropping. You can click on each photo to view its full 100% size copy.

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition
Used
Mint

Item Location
Singapore

Shipping Charge
$25 for Registered Airmail, $45 for EMS

Shipping Services
Prefer EMS if possible.

Shipping Destinations
Worldwide

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Additional Details
Paypal fee included. Shipping insurance is optional at buyer's risk. I've sent many packages to different countries through EMS or registered airmail, never lost any package yet.

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

**SamC** · 03-05-2009, 10:43 PM - **1 Like**

Wow that is MINT! Having one of the FA* lenses I know how difficult it is too have not even a scratch on it. Good luck with the sale Frank!

TimB · 03-05-2009, 10:54 PM

Originally posted by SamC

Wow that is MINT! Having one of the FA* lenses I know how difficult it is too have not even a scratch on it. Good luck with the sale Frank!

Frank, could you scratch the crap out of it and drop the price in half?
Maybe then I'll be able to afford it.

A Modest Mouse · 03-05-2009, 11:25 PM

Wow, that thing is fresh - can almost smell the newness on that beauty. Needless to say - I'd love to own it, but shouldn't even think about it. Having shot with the FA*85 recently, I know it is very much worth every penny however.

legacyb4 · 03-06-2009, 12:39 AM

Bump.

Funnily enough, after work the sun was still out and I took my daughter out to the park along with the 85mm. I'll say that mine is easily as in good condition as Frank's and everytime I pick it up, I feel like I'm holding a true jewel of a lens.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/53247-playground-w-fa-85mm.html

Possibly one of the more unforgiving lenses to shoot with due to wide wide aperture couple with a fairly long minimum shooting distance on top of a fairly long focal length, but when you get *that* shot, it's as good as gold. And the transition from in focus to out of focus on any of the photographs is really breathtaking.

If you are even considering this lens, I'd think long and hard about passing this one up because of the great condition of the lens.

frank · 03-06-2009, 01:14 AM

Thanks guys

Hopefully some guy would appreciate such a gem lens.

frank · 03-06-2009, 01:15 AM

Originally posted by legacyb4

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/53247-playground-w-fa-85mm.html

Wow! Those are great shots! And you got a lovely pretty daughter too

Ash · 03-06-2009, 01:33 AM

Drool.........

Yes, I'm referring to the lens - thank you very much!

Last edited by Ash; 03-08-2009 at 07:01 AM.

leikey1982 · 03-06-2009, 05:06 AM

what a beautiful lens!!!

**DDoram** · 03-06-2009, 10:39 AM

Hi Frank:

What a great lens. If I didn;t have my FA 77 that lens would be really hard to turn down.

Dale

huqedato · 03-06-2009, 12:25 PM

Frank, you can contact me if you agree to negotiate bellow 900$.

mcjm78 · 03-06-2009, 06:00 PM

PM send about the lens

frank · 03-06-2009, 07:50 PM

Thanks guys, but I'm not gonna let you drool on my lens

Originally posted by DDoram

Hi Frank:

What a great lens. If I didn;t have my FA 77 that lens would be really hard to turn down.

Dale

Yeah, I can understand. I have the 77 too, what a gem!

Originally posted by huqedato

Frank, you can contact me if you agree to negotiate bellow 900$.

900? Is that in US $ or GB £

frank · 03-06-2009, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by mcjm78

PM send about the lens

PM replied

Lens still available ...

**monochrome** · 03-06-2009, 08:54 PM

Originally posted by creampuff

I have dealt with frank on numerous occasions and he has never sold a defective item to me or to my knowledge anyone else.

Me too. One of the best and a true friend to the Forum.

03-05-2009, 10:38 PM	#1
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,202 Feedback Score: 149 (100%)	*[SOLD] Pentax FA 85/1.4 85mm F1.4 Lens Mint Like New PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale** Pentax FA* 85/1.4 85mm F1.4 Lens Mint Like New Asking Price $1250USD Item Description Sold my FA85/1.4 a while ago, regretted, bought one back. But I need some cash for down payment of our newly bought flat (bad time to buy a house, I know ). Probably won't help much, but still better than keeping the lens in dry cabinet. I'm sure I'd buy one back again someday. This FA85/1.4 is absolute in mint like new condition, hard to find any sign of use at all on the barrel or glass. Well, probably some tiny dust inside or on the glass surface, but you have to look really hard to find them. There isn't any visible mark on the barrel or lens hood surface at all. Add a box, you can sell it as brand new I have never seen any FA85/1.4 in better condition, and I've seen quite a few. The lens comes w/ front and rear caps, lens hood, as shown in photos. No box or lens pouch, but I'll pack it really well before shipment. Here are some photos of the actual lens. I purposely took these photos a bit under exposed so you'd see the defect/marks (which are pretty easy to hide w/ over exposed photos) if there is any. All photos are straight out of camera w/o any process at all, except some cropping. You can click on each photo to view its full 100% size copy.* Are you the original owner of the item being sold? No Are you selling or trading this item? Selling Item Condition Used Mint Item Location Singapore Shipping Charge $25 for Registered Airmail, $45 for EMS Shipping Services Prefer EMS if possible. Shipping Destinations Worldwide Accepted Payment Types PayPal Additional Details Paypal fee included. Shipping insurance is optional at buyer's risk. I've sent many packages to different countries through EMS or registered airmail, never lost any package yet. Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

03-06-2009, 12:39 AM	#5
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Posts: 1,784 Feedback Score: 9 (100%)	Bump. Funnily enough, after work the sun was still out and I took my daughter out to the park along with the 85mm. I'll say that mine is easily as in good condition as Frank's and everytime I pick it up, I feel like I'm holding a true jewel of a lens. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/53247-playground-w-fa-85mm.html Possibly one of the more unforgiving lenses to shoot with due to wide wide aperture couple with a fairly long minimum shooting distance on top of a fairly long focal length, but when you get that shot, it's as good as gold. And the transition from in focus to out of focus on any of the photographs is really breathtaking. If you are even considering this lens, I'd think long and hard about passing this one up because of the great condition of the lens. Last edited by legacyb4; 03-06-2009 at 12:58 AM.

03-06-2009, 07:50 PM	#13
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,202 Feedback Score: 149 (100%) Original Poster	Thanks guys, but I'm not gonna let you drool on my lens Originally posted by DDoram Hi Frank: What a great lens. If I didn;t have my FA 77 that lens would be really hard to turn down. Dale Yeah, I can understand. I have the 77 too, what a gem! Originally posted by huqedato Frank, you can contact me if you agree to negotiate bellow 900$. 900? Is that in US $ or GB £ Last edited by Peter Zack; 03-09-2009 at 08:43 AM.

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03-05-2009, 10:43 PM - 1 Like	#2
SamC Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 200 Feedback Score: 42 (98%)	Wow that is MINT! Having one of the FA* lenses I know how difficult it is too have not even a scratch on it. Good luck with the sale Frank!

03-05-2009, 10:54 PM	#3
TimB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 227 Feedback Score: 20 (100%)	Originally posted by SamC Wow that is MINT! Having one of the FA* lenses I know how difficult it is too have not even a scratch on it. Good luck with the sale Frank! Frank, could you scratch the crap out of it and drop the price in half? Maybe then I'll be able to afford it.

03-05-2009, 11:25 PM	#4
A Modest Mouse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 199 Feedback Score: 24 (100%)	Wow, that thing is fresh - can almost smell the newness on that beauty. Needless to say - I'd love to own it, but shouldn't even think about it. Having shot with the FA*85 recently, I know it is very much worth every penny however.

03-06-2009, 01:14 AM	#6
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,202 Feedback Score: 149 (100%) Original Poster	Thanks guys Hopefully some guy would appreciate such a gem lens.

03-06-2009, 01:15 AM	#7
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,202 Feedback Score: 149 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by legacyb4 https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/53247-playground-w-fa-85mm.html Wow! Those are great shots! And you got a lovely pretty daughter too

03-06-2009, 01:33 AM	#8
Ash Community Manager Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Posts: 22,695 Feedback Score: 29 (100%)	Drool......... Yes, I'm referring to the lens - thank you very much! Last edited by Ash; 03-08-2009 at 07:01 AM.

03-06-2009, 05:06 AM	#9
leikey1982 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 149 Feedback Score: 6 (100%)	what a beautiful lens!!!

03-06-2009, 10:39 AM	#10
DDoram Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 584 Feedback Score: 5 (100%)	Hi Frank: What a great lens. If I didn;t have my FA 77 that lens would be really hard to turn down. Dale

03-06-2009, 12:25 PM	#11
huqedato Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: France, EU Posts: 97 Feedback Score: 1 (100%)	Frank, you can contact me if you agree to negotiate bellow 900$.

03-06-2009, 06:00 PM	#12
mcjm78 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 268 Feedback Score: 6 (100%)	PM send about the lens

03-06-2009, 07:51 PM	#14
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,202 Feedback Score: 149 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by mcjm78 PM send about the lens PM replied Lens still available ...

03-06-2009, 08:54 PM	#15
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kirkwood (St. Louis) MO Posts: 20,455 Feedback Score: 130 (99%)	Originally posted by creampuff I have dealt with frank on numerous occasions and he has never sold a defective item to me or to my knowledge anyone else. Me too. One of the best and a true friend to the Forum.

For Sale - Sold: Pentax FA* 85/1.4 85mm F1.4 Lens Mint Like New

2017 PF T-shirts are Now on Sale!