For Sale - Sold: Pentax FA* 80-200/2.8

Wethphotography · 05-01-2007, 06:47 AM

Wow! A great shot, considering all the lens has been through.

At full image, I think I see some marks on the blinds to the left of the door, but they could be a strange reflection from another source. Either way, this will make a great tool for someone. I fear the final price will be out of my range.

Best wishes and thanks for sharing. I am hoping that with the "pending" release of the DA * 50-135 a few more of the FA* 80-200 will find their way onto the marketplace.

Adam · 05-02-2007, 08:21 PM

You'll be surprised when you see all the things the 80-200mm can do- I consider my copy (managed to get it mint) my best zoom.

If you'd like to discuss the lens further, please start a new thread in the lens category

ericc · 05-04-2007, 05:42 PM

Well, with 11 hours remaining in the auction, the bid is at €915 ($1243US). With the usual amount of last-minute bidding, I'm going to say you will do alright. I was willing to go up to $1000US given what I know of this lens and your history with it, but it's well beyond me now.

roentarre · 05-05-2007, 08:33 AM

Hi Mike. While I was checking the outcome of the auction, I was in the middle of Code blue at my hospital. I quickly paid the item without even having a second look on what you wrote! Oops. I was wondering what you wrote in there?

P.S. So many Fa* lenses on ebay at present.

Mousehill · 05-05-2007, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by roentarre

Hi Mike. While I was checking the outcome of the auction, I was in the middle of Code blue at my hospital. I quickly paid the item without even having a second look on what you wrote! Oops. I was wondering what you wrote in there?

P.S. So many Fa* lenses on ebay at present.

Hi James,

I'm in the middle of a code blue in my restaurant at the moment, 100 people coming in for dinner now! I think I wrote that I'll ship first thing on monday!
Got your payment and left you a reply!

Good luck with your code blue :-)

Mike

Indeed a very nice package the last seller is offering. Maybe one day that fast 300/2.8 will find a place in the bag :-)

Cheers,
Mike

photo_mom · 05-05-2007, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by roentarre

Hi Mike. While I was checking the outcome of the auction, I was in the middle of Code blue at my hospital. I quickly paid the item without even having a second look on what you wrote! Oops. I was wondering what you wrote in there?

P.S. So many Fa* lenses on ebay at present.

Hi James!

You were in the middle of a Code Blue??? Isn't that a situation when someone's dying?? Man, that's a SERIOUS case of LBA!!

Congratulations on your new lens!

Originally posted by Mousehill

Hi James,

I'm in the middle of a code blue in my restaurant at the moment, 100 people coming in for dinner now! I think I wrote that I'll ship first thing on monday!
Got your payment and left you a reply!

Good luck with your code blue :-)

Mike

Hi Mike!

Congratulations on selling your duplicate! (Wish I could have bought it but I knew the bidding was going to quickly be out of my range. That's too much of a 'catch of a lens' to not have gone skyhigh quickly.) Hope your dinner goes well!

05-02-2007, 08:21 PM	#17
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 51,595 Feedback Score: 40 (100%)	You'll be surprised when you see all the things the 80-200mm can do- I consider my copy (managed to get it mint) my best zoom. If you'd like to discuss the lens further, please start a new thread in the lens category Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

05-04-2007, 05:42 PM	#18
ericc Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western Oklahoma Posts: 412 Feedback Score: 6 (100%)	Holy Smoke! Well, with 11 hours remaining in the auction, the bid is at €915 ($1243US). With the usual amount of last-minute bidding, I'm going to say you will do alright. I was willing to go up to $1000US given what I know of this lens and your history with it, but it's well beyond me now.

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05-01-2007, 06:47 AM	#16
Wethphotography Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Washington, D.C., USA Posts: 417 Feedback Score: 12 (100%)	Wow! A great shot, considering all the lens has been through. At full image, I think I see some marks on the blinds to the left of the door, but they could be a strange reflection from another source. Either way, this will make a great tool for someone. I fear the final price will be out of my range. Best wishes and thanks for sharing. I am hoping that with the "pending" release of the DA * 50-135 a few more of the FA* 80-200 will find their way onto the marketplace.

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roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783 Feedback Score: 9 (100%)	Hi Mike. While I was checking the outcome of the auction, I was in the middle of Code blue at my hospital. I quickly paid the item without even having a second look on what you wrote! Oops. I was wondering what you wrote in there? P.S. So many Fa* lenses on ebay at present.

05-05-2007, 09:32 AM	#20
Mousehill Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 58 Feedback Score: 0 (0%) Original Poster	Originally posted by roentarre Hi Mike. While I was checking the outcome of the auction, I was in the middle of Code blue at my hospital. I quickly paid the item without even having a second look on what you wrote! Oops. I was wondering what you wrote in there? P.S. So many Fa* lenses on ebay at present. Hi James, I'm in the middle of a code blue in my restaurant at the moment, 100 people coming in for dinner now! I think I wrote that I'll ship first thing on monday! Got your payment and left you a reply! Good luck with your code blue :-) Mike Indeed a very nice package the last seller is offering. Maybe one day that fast 300/2.8 will find a place in the bag :-) Cheers, Mike

05-05-2007, 10:06 AM	#21
photo_mom Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 545 Feedback Score: 1 (100%)	Originally posted by roentarre Hi Mike. While I was checking the outcome of the auction, I was in the middle of Code blue at my hospital. I quickly paid the item without even having a second look on what you wrote! Oops. I was wondering what you wrote in there? P.S. So many Fa* lenses on ebay at present. Hi James! You were in the middle of a Code Blue??? Isn't that a situation when someone's dying?? Man, that's a SERIOUS case of LBA!! Congratulations on your new lens! Originally posted by Mousehill Hi James, I'm in the middle of a code blue in my restaurant at the moment, 100 people coming in for dinner now! I think I wrote that I'll ship first thing on monday! Got your payment and left you a reply! Good luck with your code blue :-) Mike Hi Mike! Congratulations on selling your duplicate! (Wish I could have bought it but I knew the bidding was going to quickly be out of my range. That's too much of a 'catch of a lens' to not have gone skyhigh quickly.) Hope your dinner goes well!