For Sale - Sold: Pentax SMC-A 50mm f/1.2 Lens, ships worldwide

wallyb · 10-22-2009, 07:02 AM

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Item for Sale
Pentax SMC-A 50mm f/1.2 Lens, ships worldwide

Asking Price
$400 USD

Item Description
Ooof... time to bring out the big guns! I have a Pentax SMC-A (auto-aperture) 50mm f/1.2 lens for sale. Yes, 1.2.

The functional condition is perfect. The aperture ring clicks properly at all stops, and the electronic information is transmitted in the A position. The body of the lens is in A/95% of new condition, having only very minor brassing in certain parts.

The front glass is mint, I do not see any defects at all. The rear glass, however, has one small coating mark about 3mm square in size. It's not a scratch or gouge, but it just doesn't come off when properly cleaned. There are a couple of other very, very small marks on the rear glass too, overall it's about 85% original condition.

Internally, there is NO fungus, haze, mold, or fog, but there are a few dust particles. I don't see any bubbles in the glass though. And the mount shows some minor wear, nothing out of the ordinary.

It comes with a scratched up original Pentax front lens cap, a generic rear one, and a 52mm uv filter to keep the front glass clean and scratch-free.

I can only provide crummy cell phone pictures to interested buyers at the moment, so PM me if you'd like to see them. I don't have my camera with me right now. Believe me, I'd like to upload pictures because it looks even better than my description. You're just going to have to trust me and my record here, and know that if it's not as described (and no new damage has been added to it, of course), I'll gladly take it back.

PM me if interested, thanks!

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

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition
Used
Excellent

Item Location
United States

Shipping Charge
$10 USA, $30 Canada, $45 Worldwide

Shipping Services
USPS Only, no carrier fees for international shipments like with UPS/FedEx

Shipping Destinations
Worldwide

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Check/Money Order Other (Elaborate)

Return Policy/Additional Details
Returns accepted if a problem is pointed out within 24 hours of receipt and is not the result of shipping damage nor mishandling.

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

Last edited by wallyb; 10-22-2009 at 11:14 AM. Reason: Only significant mark is 3mm square in size, not 1mm. Forgot how big (small) a mm was!

Clarky · 10-22-2009, 07:33 AM

PM sent...........

wallyb · 10-22-2009, 08:31 AM

All PMs replied. No lowballers, thanks! You know this lens sells for more than nine hundr, I mean, seven hu, I mean five hundred dollars elsewhere!

Igilligan · 10-22-2009, 10:06 AM

Can you post a clear photo of the rear glass? Showing the mark.

Thanks

little g 'gus'

deadwolfbones · 10-22-2009, 10:11 AM

Bad gus!

(Sell me your Cosina if you end up getting this!)

wallyb · 10-22-2009, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by Igilligan

Can you post a clear photo of the rear glass? Showing the mark.

Thanks

little g 'gus'

Honestly, I can't really. As stated in the description, I have nothing but a cell phone, and it doesn't show up (no macro mode or decent lighting). My description is very accurate though.

wallyb · 10-23-2009, 04:24 PM

Bumping, and hoping to close a sale soon... need a PM back from a member. I should have my new K-x early next week to show some pictures, if it's still around by then (doubtful).

wildlifephotog · 10-23-2009, 05:33 PM

I'm surprised it's here now.

wallyb · 10-25-2009, 02:08 PM

Sale fell through due to poor buyer communication, still available!

wallyb · 10-27-2009, 05:59 PM

Here are pictures of the actual lens. As you can see on the rear, they are just very light rub marks, more like a "smudge". They are not scratches, and definitely not fungus/mold/anything else. Just very minor losses of coating. You can also see that the front is impeccable.

Bump!

**robbiec** · 10-28-2009, 04:08 AM

PM sent with interest!

dycz · 10-28-2009, 04:23 AM

WallyB.. you got your k-x?

wallyb · 10-28-2009, 07:08 AM

Originally posted by dycz

WallyB.. you got your k-x?

Yes, I did! I've been too excited using it to post a thread about it, but I will soon.

All PMs read or replied, I'll post some sample shots from this lens in a little bit.

wallyb · 10-31-2009, 03:14 PM

A few boring shots, all at f/1.2, at different ISO speeds. The bokeh really does impress on this lens:

10-22-2009, 07:02 AM	#1
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Posts: 1,881 Feedback Score: 101 (100%)	[SOLD] Pentax SMC-A 50mm f/1.2 Lens, ships worldwide PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale Pentax SMC-A 50mm f/1.2 Lens, ships worldwide Asking Price $400 USD Item Description Ooof... time to bring out the big guns! I have a Pentax SMC-A (auto-aperture) 50mm f/1.2 lens for sale. Yes, 1.2. The functional condition is perfect. The aperture ring clicks properly at all stops, and the electronic information is transmitted in the A position. The body of the lens is in A/95% of new condition, having only very minor brassing in certain parts. The front glass is mint, I do not see any defects at all. The rear glass, however, has one small coating mark about 3mm square in size. It's not a scratch or gouge, but it just doesn't come off when properly cleaned. There are a couple of other very, very small marks on the rear glass too, overall it's about 85% original condition. Internally, there is NO fungus, haze, mold, or fog, but there are a few dust particles. I don't see any bubbles in the glass though. And the mount shows some minor wear, nothing out of the ordinary. It comes with a scratched up original Pentax front lens cap, a generic rear one, and a 52mm uv filter to keep the front glass clean and scratch-free. I can only provide crummy cell phone pictures to interested buyers at the moment, so PM me if you'd like to see them. I don't have my camera with me right now. Believe me, I'd like to upload pictures because it looks even better than my description. You're just going to have to trust me and my record here, and know that if it's not as described (and no new damage has been added to it, of course), I'll gladly take it back. PM me if interested, thanks! Are you the original owner of the item being sold? No Are you selling or trading this item? Selling Item Condition Used Excellent Item Location United States Shipping Charge $10 USA, $30 Canada, $45 Worldwide Shipping Services USPS Only, no carrier fees for international shipments like with UPS/FedEx Shipping Destinations Worldwide Accepted Payment Types PayPal Check/Money Order Other (Elaborate) Return Policy/Additional Details Returns accepted if a problem is pointed out within 24 hours of receipt and is not the result of shipping damage nor mishandling. Please send me a private message if interested in the item! Last edited by wallyb; 10-22-2009 at 11:14 AM. Reason: Only significant mark is 3mm square in size, not 1mm. Forgot how big (small) a mm was!

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10-22-2009, 07:33 AM	#2
Clarky Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sydney/Australia Posts: 191 Feedback Score: 60 (100%)	PM sent...........

10-22-2009, 08:31 AM	#3
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Posts: 1,881 Feedback Score: 101 (100%) Original Poster	All PMs replied. No lowballers, thanks! You know this lens sells for more than nine hundr, I mean, seven hu, I mean five hundred dollars elsewhere!

10-22-2009, 10:06 AM	#4
Igilligan Guest Feedback Score: (%)	Can you post a clear photo of the rear glass? Showing the mark. Thanks little g 'gus'

10-22-2009, 10:11 AM	#5
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450 Feedback Score: 105 (100%)	Bad gus! (Sell me your Cosina if you end up getting this!)

10-22-2009, 10:26 AM	#6
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Posts: 1,881 Feedback Score: 101 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by Igilligan Can you post a clear photo of the rear glass? Showing the mark. Thanks little g 'gus' Honestly, I can't really. As stated in the description, I have nothing but a cell phone, and it doesn't show up (no macro mode or decent lighting). My description is very accurate though.

10-23-2009, 04:24 PM	#7
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Posts: 1,881 Feedback Score: 101 (100%) Original Poster	Bumping, and hoping to close a sale soon... need a PM back from a member. I should have my new K-x early next week to show some pictures, if it's still around by then (doubtful).

10-23-2009, 05:33 PM	#8
wildlifephotog Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 924 Feedback Score: 13 (100%)	I'm surprised it's here now.

10-25-2009, 02:08 PM	#9
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Posts: 1,881 Feedback Score: 101 (100%) Original Poster	Sale fell through due to poor buyer communication, still available!

10-27-2009, 05:59 PM	#10
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Posts: 1,881 Feedback Score: 101 (100%) Original Poster	Here are pictures of the actual lens. As you can see on the rear, they are just very light rub marks, more like a "smudge". They are not scratches, and definitely not fungus/mold/anything else. Just very minor losses of coating. You can also see that the front is impeccable. Bump!

10-28-2009, 04:08 AM	#11
robbiec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Posts: 1,822 Feedback Score: 37 (100%)	PM sent with interest!

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10-28-2009, 04:23 AM	#12
dycz Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 180 Feedback Score: 3 (100%)	WallyB.. you got your k-x?

10-28-2009, 07:08 AM	#13
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Posts: 1,881 Feedback Score: 101 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by dycz WallyB.. you got your k-x? Yes, I did! I've been too excited using it to post a thread about it, but I will soon. All PMs read or replied, I'll post some sample shots from this lens in a little bit.

10-31-2009, 03:14 PM	#14
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Posts: 1,881 Feedback Score: 101 (100%) Original Poster	A few boring shots, all at f/1.2, at different ISO speeds. The bokeh really does impress on this lens: