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Pentax 300mm F 2 8 SMC FA If Ed AF Lens 3038363 Free Shipping 12128 | eBay

Spotted this on ebay - couldn't find it on KEH's website but sometimes I find their listings of Pentax gear a bit wonky.

Anyways, figured someone might be interested!

Mundus · 02-08-2013, 06:34 AM

Originally posted by baro-nite

Congratulations! Post some photos soon.

Thanks

Just got to sell my F*300 and DA*300 now

(They say that you cant have too many lenses.. ? )

VisualDarkness · 02-08-2013, 06:39 AM

Originally posted by Mundus

I have bought it

A bit tricky since the seller dont send outside Us. Cant wait to get it home

Close to Sweden if you decide to sell it when I have the money in the future.

Mundus · 02-08-2013, 06:46 AM

This one is my baby

Damn its gonna be some long days ...

Docrwm · 02-08-2013, 07:35 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mundus

I have bought it

A bit tricky since the seller dont send outside Us. Cant wait to get it home

Congratulations. I hope it arrives quickly and in good shape.

stormtech · 02-08-2013, 08:39 AM

KEH must have a stock pile of these - one listed now again - even looks like the same picture:

Pentax 300mm F 2 8 SMC FA If Ed AF Lens 3038363 Free Shipping 12128 | eBay

**baro-nite** · 02-08-2013, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by stormtech

KEH must have a stock pile of these - one listed now again - even looks like the same picture:

Oh fer cryin out loud, I was happy someone finally bought the last one so I'd stop thinking about it.

Mundus · 02-08-2013, 11:45 AM

I hate the time difference .. complicates things... Its *mine* that is relisted , I just hope that the JetCarrier guys are pushing the button...

And in the same second they sent me the confirmation.. It is mine. (How many of you know the feeling I have now..?

) Bring out the cognac..

**baro-nite** · 02-08-2013, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by Mundus

I hate the time difference .. complicates things... Its *mine* that is relisted , I just hope that the JetCarrier guys are pushing the button...

Ah, thanks for the clarification. I thought that might be the case, I'm relieved again! Enjoy the pleasure of anticipating the lens!

cmohr · 02-08-2013, 05:13 PM - **1 Like**

Congrats on a Great Lens.

Mundus · 02-22-2013, 01:48 PM - **1 Like**

The FA 300 f.2.8 arrived today

stormtech · 02-22-2013, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by Mundus

The FA 300 f.2.8 arrived today

Just beautiful - looks just like new.

I see however this is another high end Pentax lens that is severely off balance with the tripod foot. Such a great optical design - why didn't they put more thought into the tripod foot?

Mundus · 02-22-2013, 02:11 PM

Its not that bad with the K5 attached , but I see your point. Look at the F*300 f.4.5 and the tripod foot there.. and thats a light lens compared to the beast

borno · 02-22-2013, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by Mundus

The FA 300 f.2.8 arrived today

Nice! Hope you got a good one

You probably know, but the focus ring pops forward and back for manual/auto focus.

Mundus · 02-22-2013, 02:21 PM

Yepp , I have the F*300 f.4.5 also , same thing there. And my earlier 28-75 f.2.8 . Seems like I have to do some adjustments in the menu for focus.

GaryH · 02-23-2013, 06:38 AM

beautiful lens. Looks like it is brand new.

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02-08-2013, 06:34 AM	#31
Mundus Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Norge Posts: 54	Originally posted by baro-nite Congratulations! Post some photos soon. Thanks Just got to sell my F300 and DA300 now (They say that you cant have too many lenses.. ? )

02-08-2013, 06:39 AM	#32
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by Mundus I have bought it A bit tricky since the seller dont send outside Us. Cant wait to get it home Close to Sweden if you decide to sell it when I have the money in the future.

02-08-2013, 06:46 AM	#33
Mundus Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Norge Posts: 54	This one is my baby Damn its gonna be some long days ...

02-08-2013, 07:35 AM - 1 Like	#34
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Mundus I have bought it A bit tricky since the seller dont send outside Us. Cant wait to get it home Congratulations. I hope it arrives quickly and in good shape.

02-08-2013, 08:39 AM	#35
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	KEH must have a stock pile of these - one listed now again - even looks like the same picture: Pentax 300mm F 2 8 SMC FA If Ed AF Lens 3038363 Free Shipping 12128 \| eBay

02-08-2013, 09:24 AM	#36
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	Originally posted by stormtech KEH must have a stock pile of these - one listed now again - even looks like the same picture: Oh fer cryin out loud, I was happy someone finally bought the last one so I'd stop thinking about it.

02-08-2013, 11:45 AM	#37
Mundus Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Norge Posts: 54	I hate the time difference .. complicates things... Its mine that is relisted , I just hope that the JetCarrier guys are pushing the button... And in the same second they sent me the confirmation.. It is mine. (How many of you know the feeling I have now..? ) Bring out the cognac..

02-08-2013, 01:16 PM	#38
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	Originally posted by Mundus I hate the time difference .. complicates things... Its mine that is relisted , I just hope that the JetCarrier guys are pushing the button... Ah, thanks for the clarification. I thought that might be the case, I'm relieved again! Enjoy the pleasure of anticipating the lens!

02-08-2013, 05:13 PM - 1 Like	#39
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	Congrats on a Great Lens.

02-22-2013, 01:55 PM	#41
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by Mundus The FA 300 f.2.8 arrived today Just beautiful - looks just like new. I see however this is another high end Pentax lens that is severely off balance with the tripod foot. Such a great optical design - why didn't they put more thought into the tripod foot?

02-22-2013, 02:11 PM	#42
Mundus Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Norge Posts: 54	Its not that bad with the K5 attached , but I see your point. Look at the F*300 f.4.5 and the tripod foot there.. and thats a light lens compared to the beast

02-22-2013, 02:16 PM	#43
borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	Originally posted by Mundus The FA 300 f.2.8 arrived today Nice! Hope you got a good one You probably know, but the focus ring pops forward and back for manual/auto focus.

02-22-2013, 02:21 PM	#44
Mundus Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Norge Posts: 54	Yepp , I have the F*300 f.4.5 also , same thing there. And my earlier 28-75 f.2.8 . Seems like I have to do some adjustments in the menu for focus.

02-23-2013, 06:38 AM	#45
GaryH Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Photos: Gallery Posts: 764	beautiful lens. Looks like it is brand new.

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