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womble · 12-06-2018, 02:34 PM

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There is something decidedly strange about this lens on ebay... clicky link.

Adam · 12-06-2018, 02:42 PM

See this thread for an elaborate discussion about this very lens:
Is this a prototype of the smc Pentax-A★ 600mm f/5.6 ED [IF]? - PentaxForums.com

Johndav · 12-06-2018, 02:47 PM

what's strange about the listing?

pschlute · 12-06-2018, 03:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Johndav

what's strange about the listing?

The A* 600mm was not marketed by Pentax in black, only white. The lens in question is a custom made version for the Japanese Police Service

photoptimist · 12-06-2018, 03:20 PM - **3 Likes**

And it is both "total mint" and "shows signs of use"!

pschlute · 12-06-2018, 03:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by photoptimist

And it is both "total mint" and "shows signs of use"!

...but "appearance is beautiful"

womble · 12-06-2018, 03:51 PM

Ahhh, I missed that. Many thanks.

**boriscleto** · 12-06-2018, 04:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by photoptimist

And it is both "total mint" and "shows signs of use"!

'Total mint' simply means it was not found under a haystack in a barn yard.

photoptimist · 12-07-2018, 06:06 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by boriscleto

'Total mint' simply means it was not found under a haystack in a barn yard.

Or the lens was cleaned with toothpaste and now the focus-breathing is minty-fresh!

g026r · 12-07-2018, 01:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by photoptimist

Or the lens was cleaned with toothpaste and now the focus-breathing is minty-fresh!

Would at least smell better than some secondhand gear I've come across.

CarlH · 12-11-2018, 11:03 AM

re-listed at a bargain price of $1999

12-06-2018, 02:34 PM	#1
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	*Odd ebay listing - black A 600mm f/5.6** Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. There is something decidedly strange about this lens on ebay... clicky link.

12-06-2018, 02:42 PM	#2
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12-06-2018, 02:47 PM	#3
Johndav Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sunny Dun(ny)fermline, Fife Posts: 405	what's strange about the listing?

12-06-2018, 03:01 PM - 1 Like	#4
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,219	Originally posted by Johndav what's strange about the listing? The A* 600mm was not marketed by Pentax in black, only white. The lens in question is a custom made version for the Japanese Police Service

12-06-2018, 03:20 PM - 3 Likes	#5
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,129	And it is both "total mint" and "shows signs of use"!

12-06-2018, 03:29 PM - 1 Like	#6
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,219	Originally posted by photoptimist And it is both "total mint" and "shows signs of use"! ...but "appearance is beautiful"

12-06-2018, 03:51 PM	#7
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324 Original Poster	Ahhh, I missed that. Many thanks.

12-06-2018, 04:34 PM - 1 Like	#8
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by photoptimist And it is both "total mint" and "shows signs of use"! 'Total mint' simply means it was not found under a haystack in a barn yard.

12-07-2018, 06:06 AM - 2 Likes	#9
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,129	Originally posted by boriscleto 'Total mint' simply means it was not found under a haystack in a barn yard. Or the lens was cleaned with toothpaste and now the focus-breathing is minty-fresh!

12-07-2018, 01:03 PM - 1 Like	#10
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Originally posted by photoptimist Or the lens was cleaned with toothpaste and now the focus-breathing is minty-fresh! Would at least smell better than some secondhand gear I've come across.

12-11-2018, 11:03 AM	#11
CarlH Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Carlisle, Cumbria Posts: 58	re-listed at a bargain price of $1999

Odd ebay listing - black A* 600mm f/5.6

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