KX and MX value

benkaf · 10-15-2011, 06:36 AM

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Originally posted by Baard-Einar

I just found this in e-bay. Guess this guy doesn't know what it is worth.
SLR Film 35 mm Camera PENTAX KX 50 mm F 1.2 lens USED Colection Fuji Canon NIKON | eBay

:-)

I read the ebay post in it's entirety and I'm ready to make a professional clinical diagnosis now. :-)

**Moe49** · 10-15-2011, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by benkaf

I just found this in e-bay. Guess this guy doesn't know what it is worth. SLR Film 35 mm Camera PENTAX KX 50 mm F 1.2 lens USED Colection Fuji Canon NIKON | eBay
:-)

A bit over priced at 2 Grand, but that is a $600 lens [mint K-50mm f/1.2] mounted on a $300 camera [pristine Black KX]. One grand for the combo shipped is reasonable.
But for 2 Grand, I would expect the camera/lens combo, a case of Portra 160, and a dinner date with Scarlet J.

Nick Siebers · 10-15-2011, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by Moe49

A bit over priced at 2 Grand, but that is a $600 lens mounted on a $300 camera [pristine Black KX]. One grand for the combo shipped is reasonable.
But for 2 Grand, I would expect the camera/lens combo plus a dinner date with S.J.

You get his soul, too. So there's that.

**ChrisPlatt** · 10-16-2011, 07:17 AM

I currently own two each of Pentax KX and MX chrome bodies.
Including CLA each cost approximately $125 to $200 in total.

IMO spending that kind of money is quite reasonable for a superb classic
mechanical Pentax SLR that will work reliably for many years to come.

Chris

**Baard-Einar** · 10-16-2011, 10:21 AM

Don't belive that is a 600 dollar lens, it is a 50mm f1.2 M-version. The A-version runs at a higher price.

**boriscleto** · 10-16-2011, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

Don't belive that is a 600 dollar lens, it is a 50mm f1.2 M-version. The A-version runs at a higher price.

There was no M50/1.2, it is a K50/1.2. It's still a $400 lens at least but certainly not $600. I wouldn't pay more than $150 for a black KX unless it had just been CLAd.

Nesster · 10-17-2011, 06:45 AM

...but then, this is the extremely rare Fuji Canon NIKON version of the KX

10-15-2011, 07:19 AM	#17
Moe49 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz Mtns. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 874	Originally posted by benkaf I just found this in e-bay. Guess this guy doesn't know what it is worth. SLR Film 35 mm Camera PENTAX KX 50 mm F 1.2 lens USED Colection Fuji Canon NIKON \| eBay :-) A bit over priced at 2 Grand, but that is a $600 lens [mint K-50mm f/1.2] mounted on a $300 camera [pristine Black KX]. One grand for the combo shipped is reasonable. But for 2 Grand, I would expect the camera/lens combo, a case of Portra 160, and a dinner date with Scarlet J. Last edited by Moe49; 07-02-2012 at 12:04 PM.

10-15-2011, 06:36 AM	#16
benkaf New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 12	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. Originally posted by Baard-Einar I just found this in e-bay. Guess this guy doesn't know what it is worth. SLR Film 35 mm Camera PENTAX KX 50 mm F 1.2 lens USED Colection Fuji Canon NIKON \| eBay :-) I read the ebay post in it's entirety and I'm ready to make a professional clinical diagnosis now. :-)

10-15-2011, 10:29 AM	#18
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	Originally posted by Moe49 A bit over priced at 2 Grand, but that is a $600 lens mounted on a $300 camera [pristine Black KX]. One grand for the combo shipped is reasonable. But for 2 Grand, I would expect the camera/lens combo plus a dinner date with S.J. You get his soul, too. So there's that.

10-16-2011, 07:17 AM	#19
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	I currently own two each of Pentax KX and MX chrome bodies. Including CLA each cost approximately $125 to $200 in total. IMO spending that kind of money is quite reasonable for a superb classic mechanical Pentax SLR that will work reliably for many years to come. Chris

10-16-2011, 10:21 AM	#20
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Don't belive that is a 600 dollar lens, it is a 50mm f1.2 M-version. The A-version runs at a higher price.

10-16-2011, 10:42 AM	#21
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,476	Originally posted by Baard-Einar Don't belive that is a 600 dollar lens, it is a 50mm f1.2 M-version. The A-version runs at a higher price. There was no M50/1.2, it is a K50/1.2. It's still a $400 lens at least but certainly not $600. I wouldn't pay more than $150 for a black KX unless it had just been CLAd.

10-17-2011, 06:45 AM	#22
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	...but then, this is the extremely rare Fuji Canon NIKON version of the KX