For Sale - Sold: Promaster (Tokina) 24-200mm AT-X 242 AF lens - Mint

DSims · 12-22-2009, 01:12 AM

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Item for Sale
Promaster (Tokina) 24-200mm AT-X 242 AF lens - Mint

Asking Price
$115

Shipping Destinations
United States

Item Description
Tokina 24-200mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X 242 AF lens,, mint condition in box. I would call it new except I took a small number of test shots with it around the house. I soon realized what I really wanted was the considerably more expensive DA17-70mm lens, which I have since purchased (to use along with my DA55-300).

If you generally prefer Tokina to Tamron or Sigma, as I do, then you know what to expect. This copy is labeled as the Promaster Spectrum7 AF24-200mm XLD for Pentax AF, which I purchased last month as New Old Stock in the box with caps and hood.

I like the results from this lens, and the Auto Focus works well too. It's a bit heavier than most similar lenses, at 685g including the hood. This generally didn't bother me, but some people don't like the weight. I think you'd be hard-pressed to get better image quality in such a wide focal range for anywhere near the price - The two lenses I'm using in place of it cost about 7 times as much!

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Mint

Item Location
Southern California, USA

Shipping Charge
$12 USPS Priority Mail; $30 Express Mail

Shipping Services
USPS

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
7 day return policy if not satisfied

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

Last edited by DSims; 01-25-2010 at 07:41 PM. Reason: Change to shipping information

DSims · 12-22-2009, 01:59 AM

Here are some quick shots I took over the weekend with this lens on my K-x. The first is at 24mm, the second at 45mm, and the third is at 200mm, followed by a 100% crop of the 200mm shot.

deadwolfbones · 12-22-2009, 09:44 AM

Wait, wait... so this is a Promaster rebadge of the Tokina original? You 100% sure it's the same lens?

And if it is, you should probably still put Promaster in the title.

GerryL · 12-22-2009, 10:41 AM

Promaster should actually be placed on the title and not Tokina and Tokina should be placed on the fine print as a "rebadge" or something and not the other way around.

DSims · 12-22-2009, 04:33 PM

That's the same thing I asked the sales guy when I bought it, but when I got home I looked it up online and I could easily see it matched the pictures of the Tokina. I've included some pictures of the lens and the box for those who are interested.

Adam · 12-22-2009, 04:45 PM

Originally posted by GerryL

Promaster should actually be placed on the title and not Tokina and Tokina should be placed on the fine print as a "rebadge" or something and not the other way around.

Title has been corrected.

DSims · 12-22-2009, 06:04 PM

I have posted a few more sample pictures here on the Forum Member Albums that were announced earlier this month:

PentaxForums.com - DSims's Album: Tokina (Promaster) 24-200mm AT-X 242 AF Shots

poseur · 12-22-2009, 08:14 PM

HI i am interested. Had send u a PM.

DSims · 12-22-2009, 10:27 PM

Replied to PM.

DSims · 12-24-2009, 11:09 AM

Any Americans interested? I have four people overseas with interest in this lens. If I don't have any US interest by the end of Saturday, I'll likely open it up to international shipping.

Daveinozbikes · 12-28-2009, 05:12 AM

PM sent......

poseur · 12-28-2009, 07:14 AM

me me me me....if you open up for international trade....if i get my green card tomorrow can I be consider Amercian? hahaha...Xmas to you.

DSims · 01-25-2010, 07:50 PM

The lens is still for sale. I haven't tried to sell it for a month because I got busy with the holidays and work after that.

I didn't get any US buyers last month, so I'm prepared to ship it overseas now.

elpolodiablo · 01-26-2010, 12:10 AM

PM sent RE postage

jqjones · 01-26-2010, 11:10 PM

hmmm, I'll have to sleep on this one and decide in the morning whether I should bite or not.

12-22-2009, 01:12 AM	#1
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,236 Feedback Score: 52 (100%)	[SOLD] Promaster (Tokina) 24-200mm AT-X 242 AF lens - Mint PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale Promaster (Tokina) 24-200mm AT-X 242 AF lens - Mint Asking Price $115 Shipping Destinations United States Item Description Tokina 24-200mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X 242 AF lens,, mint condition in box. I would call it new except I took a small number of test shots with it around the house. I soon realized what I really wanted was the considerably more expensive DA17-70mm lens, which I have since purchased (to use along with my DA55-300). If you generally prefer Tokina to Tamron or Sigma, as I do, then you know what to expect. This copy is labeled as the Promaster Spectrum7 AF24-200mm XLD for Pentax AF, which I purchased last month as New Old Stock in the box with caps and hood. I like the results from this lens, and the Auto Focus works well too. It's a bit heavier than most similar lenses, at 685g including the hood. This generally didn't bother me, but some people don't like the weight. I think you'd be hard-pressed to get better image quality in such a wide focal range for anywhere near the price - The two lenses I'm using in place of it cost about 7 times as much! Are you the original owner of the item being sold? Yes Are you selling or trading this item? Selling Item Condition (Key) Used Mint Item Location Southern California, USA Shipping Charge $12 USPS Priority Mail; $30 Express Mail Shipping Services USPS Accepted Payment Types PayPal Return Policy & Additional Details 7 day return policy if not satisfied Please send me a private message if interested in the item! Last edited by DSims; 01-25-2010 at 07:41 PM. Reason: Change to shipping information

12-22-2009, 01:59 AM	#2
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,236 Feedback Score: 52 (100%) Original Poster	Shots taken with lens Here are some quick shots I took over the weekend with this lens on my K-x. The first is at 24mm, the second at 45mm, and the third is at 200mm, followed by a 100% crop of the 200mm shot. Attached Images

12-22-2009, 04:33 PM	#5
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,236 Feedback Score: 52 (100%) Original Poster	Yes, it's the Tokina That's the same thing I asked the sales guy when I bought it, but when I got home I looked it up online and I could easily see it matched the pictures of the Tokina. I've included some pictures of the lens and the box for those who are interested. Attached Images

12-22-2009, 04:45 PM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 51,595 Feedback Score: 40 (100%)	Originally posted by GerryL Promaster should actually be placed on the title and not Tokina and Tokina should be placed on the fine print as a "rebadge" or something and not the other way around. Title has been corrected. 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:

12-22-2009, 06:04 PM	#7
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,236 Feedback Score: 52 (100%) Original Poster	More sample pictures I have posted a few more sample pictures here on the Forum Member Albums that were announced earlier this month: PentaxForums.com - DSims's Album: Tokina (Promaster) 24-200mm AT-X 242 AF Shots

12-22-2009, 09:44 AM	#3
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450 Feedback Score: 105 (100%)	Wait, wait... so this is a Promaster rebadge of the Tokina original? You 100% sure it's the same lens? And if it is, you should probably still put Promaster in the title.

12-22-2009, 10:41 AM	#4
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731 Feedback Score: 5 (100%)	Promaster should actually be placed on the title and not Tokina and Tokina should be placed on the fine print as a "rebadge" or something and not the other way around.

12-22-2009, 08:14 PM	#8
poseur Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South East Asia Posts: 33 Feedback Score: 4 (100%)	HI i am interested. Had send u a PM.

12-22-2009, 10:27 PM	#9
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,236 Feedback Score: 52 (100%) Original Poster	PM replied Replied to PM.

12-24-2009, 11:09 AM	#10
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,236 Feedback Score: 52 (100%) Original Poster	US shipping only for now Any Americans interested? I have four people overseas with interest in this lens. If I don't have any US interest by the end of Saturday, I'll likely open it up to international shipping.

12-28-2009, 05:12 AM	#11
Daveinozbikes Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dawesville,Western Australia. Posts: 128 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	Promaster 24-200mm lens PM sent......

12-28-2009, 07:14 AM	#12
poseur Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South East Asia Posts: 33 Feedback Score: 4 (100%)	me me me me....if you open up for international trade....if i get my green card tomorrow can I be consider Amercian? hahaha...Xmas to you.

01-25-2010, 07:50 PM	#13
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,236 Feedback Score: 52 (100%) Original Poster	Lens still available The lens is still for sale. I haven't tried to sell it for a month because I got busy with the holidays and work after that. I didn't get any US buyers last month, so I'm prepared to ship it overseas now.

01-26-2010, 12:10 AM	#14
elpolodiablo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,637 Feedback Score: 23 (100%)	PM sent RE postage

01-26-2010, 11:10 PM	#15
jqjones Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Dakota Posts: 143 Feedback Score: 10 (100%)	hmmm, I'll have to sleep on this one and decide in the morning whether I should bite or not.

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