A* 135mm F1.8: $3999

A* 135mm F1.8: $3999 · 12:22 PM

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**jatrax** · 02-11-2015, 12:28 PM

OK, I know this is an amazing lens. But the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 is $259. So is this lens 15 times better?

Just curious..........

**UncleVanya** · 02-11-2015, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

OK, I know this is an amazing lens. But the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 is $259. So is this lens 15 times better?

Just curious..........

To a collector, yes.

**demondata** · 02-11-2015, 03:11 PM

Maybe if you have 15x more money - I hear there's about 1% of folks with way more than 15x more, so they might like this for a while.

Johndav · 02-11-2015, 03:28 PM

This seems like a ridiculous price compared to prices paid on the database (this converts to US $3090)

Sandy Hancock · 02-11-2015, 03:39 PM

Kerrowdown's "Lady Luck" might start expecting the royal treatment.
My K135/2.5 is feeling like pretty good value.

**UncleVanya** · 02-11-2015, 03:52 PM

It's worth what someone pays for it. I won't - you likely won't (anyone reading this) but someone might. If they don't, the price will fall or it will not sell.

Is the IQ that much better - doubtful. Is it better at all - I suspect for some uses yes. Is it nuts to pay that much? Depends on the future upside to the price.

starjedi · 02-11-2015, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

OK, I know this is an amazing lens. But the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 is $259. So is this lens 15 times better?

Just curious..........

It is a price of a new Canon 5D3+ Canon 135 F2L. I just feel sad for how a Pentaxian can suffer from those crazy asks. Anyway, for those rich people, $1000 or $3000 or $30000 just a small number to them...

goodnight · 02-11-2015, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by Johndav

This seems like a ridiculous price compared to prices paid on the database (this converts to US $3090)

Yeah, it does.

I think you could nearly buy two theoretical HD Pentax D FA* 135 F1.8 ED DC AW lenses for that price!

**gofour3** · 02-11-2015, 05:49 PM

This is a rare high quality well built lens and it gets collector prices. Is a Ferrari from the 1960’s worth 2 million, when you can get a couple new ones for that price?

Although this seller is on the high side, but not that much.

A M- to LN condition one sold for $2842 on eBay in June 2014 and KEH sold an EX to EX+ one for $2570 in Sept 2013.

If you want the best 135mm that Pentax has ever made then…….

Phil.

gmans · 02-11-2015, 06:47 PM

Sorry old glass is great, not that great. I don't think i could live that long too, for it to recoup its value.

**MSL** · 02-11-2015, 07:46 PM

For a rare item like this, the price is believable, even if it is on the high side. It is the sort of listing that might make you drool.

I find it far less odd/offensive/out of place/just plain wacko than a listing for a M50/2 for $250.

AAA SMC Pentax 50mm F 2 K Mount MF Lens From Japan | eBay

I can only assume the seller thinks he has a 1.2 and just doesn't know better.

**jatrax** · 02-11-2015, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by MSL

I can only assume the seller thinks he has a 1.2 and just doesn't know better.

Nah, if he thought that he would be asking $850

Originally posted by UncleVanya

To a collector, yes.

True. As a lens it cannot be worth that much when equivalents are available at far less. But to fill out a collection, as a piece of history, yes it is worth whatever the market will bear. I like to collect lenses as well, but my budget is much more modest. Maybe after I win the lottery..........

Wild Mark · 02-11-2015, 08:01 PM

The price is too high - period!

This is a speculative attempt to take advantage of the supply - demand curve. We know there are few of them in existence. Also, one other factor to consider. If someone in AUstralia wants this lens and buys it from OS then you will be stung with GST tax (10%) and other costs (customs etc). Out dollar has also recently crashed ..... making OS purchases even more expensive.

Domestically, this item would probably sell at sub $3K but not where it is at now. Anyway good luck to them - as I like the alternative suggestion of a new Canon 5D3+ Canon 135 F2L. Makes sense.

**dadipentak** · 02-11-2015, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by Wild Mark

The price is too high - period!

It's way more than I paid but I can't say I'd complain about a dramatic appreciation in value.

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02-11-2015, 12:28 PM	#2
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	OK, I know this is an amazing lens. But the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 is $259. So is this lens 15 times better? Just curious..........

02-11-2015, 02:25 PM	#3
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,403	Originally posted by jatrax OK, I know this is an amazing lens. But the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 is $259. So is this lens 15 times better? Just curious.......... To a collector, yes.

02-11-2015, 03:11 PM	#4
demondata Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aurora, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 632	Maybe if you have 15x more money - I hear there's about 1% of folks with way more than 15x more, so they might like this for a while.

02-11-2015, 03:28 PM	#5
Johndav Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sunny Dun(ny)fermline, Fife Posts: 405	This seems like a ridiculous price compared to prices paid on the database (this converts to US $3090)

02-11-2015, 03:39 PM	#6
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Kerrowdown's "Lady Luck" might start expecting the royal treatment. My K135/2.5 is feeling like pretty good value.

02-11-2015, 03:52 PM	#7
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,403	It's worth what someone pays for it. I won't - you likely won't (anyone reading this) but someone might. If they don't, the price will fall or it will not sell. Is the IQ that much better - doubtful. Is it better at all - I suspect for some uses yes. Is it nuts to pay that much? Depends on the future upside to the price.

02-11-2015, 03:53 PM	#8
starjedi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 932	Originally posted by jatrax OK, I know this is an amazing lens. But the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 is $259. So is this lens 15 times better? Just curious.......... It is a price of a new Canon 5D3+ Canon 135 F2L. I just feel sad for how a Pentaxian can suffer from those crazy asks. Anyway, for those rich people, $1000 or $3000 or $30000 just a small number to them...

02-11-2015, 05:22 PM	#9
goodnight Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 128	Originally posted by Johndav This seems like a ridiculous price compared to prices paid on the database (this converts to US $3090) Yeah, it does. I think you could nearly buy two theoretical HD Pentax D FA* 135 F1.8 ED DC AW lenses for that price!

02-11-2015, 05:49 PM	#10
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	This is a rare high quality well built lens and it gets collector prices. Is a Ferrari from the 1960’s worth 2 million, when you can get a couple new ones for that price? Although this seller is on the high side, but not that much. A M- to LN condition one sold for $2842 on eBay in June 2014 and KEH sold an EX to EX+ one for $2570 in Sept 2013. If you want the best 135mm that Pentax has ever made then……. Phil.

02-11-2015, 06:47 PM	#11
gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,466 Original Poster	Sorry old glass is great, not that great. I don't think i could live that long too, for it to recoup its value.

02-11-2015, 07:46 PM	#12
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,749	For a rare item like this, the price is believable, even if it is on the high side. It is the sort of listing that might make you drool. I find it far less odd/offensive/out of place/just plain wacko than a listing for a M50/2 for $250. AAA SMC Pentax 50mm F 2 K Mount MF Lens From Japan \| eBay I can only assume the seller thinks he has a 1.2 and just doesn't know better.

02-11-2015, 07:56 PM	#13
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by MSL I can only assume the seller thinks he has a 1.2 and just doesn't know better. Nah, if he thought that he would be asking $850 Originally posted by UncleVanya To a collector, yes. True. As a lens it cannot be worth that much when equivalents are available at far less. But to fill out a collection, as a piece of history, yes it is worth whatever the market will bear. I like to collect lenses as well, but my budget is much more modest. Maybe after I win the lottery..........

02-11-2015, 08:01 PM	#14
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	The price is too high - period! This is a speculative attempt to take advantage of the supply - demand curve. We know there are few of them in existence. Also, one other factor to consider. If someone in AUstralia wants this lens and buys it from OS then you will be stung with GST tax (10%) and other costs (customs etc). Out dollar has also recently crashed ..... making OS purchases even more expensive. Domestically, this item would probably sell at sub $3K but not where it is at now. Anyway good luck to them - as I like the alternative suggestion of a new Canon 5D3+ Canon 135 F2L. Makes sense.

02-11-2015, 08:23 PM	#15
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Wild Mark The price is too high - period! It's way more than I paid but I can't say I'd complain about a dramatic appreciation in value.