A* 1200/8 for ~$9,530.38

A* 1200/8 for ~$9,530.38 · 08:28 AM

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Price still seems a bit high to me, but it's getting close to what others have bought their lens for:

Near Mint Condition Pentax SMC PK A Ed If 1200mm F8 Lens ? A Super RARE Beast | eBay

VoiceOfReason · 06-21-2015, 09:33 AM - **1 Like**

Imagine that on my Q10.....

normhead · 06-21-2015, 10:07 AM

I just can't imagine a lens that big period.

**dadipentak** · 06-21-2015, 11:19 AM

Hmmm....

**Kerrowdown** · 06-21-2015, 11:41 AM

Thats not a lens... it's a bazooka, complete with an ammo box.

**Clinton** · 06-21-2015, 01:19 PM

If your interest is serious, I think the following things are in order:

Ask them if the PF filter is included (Last I checked you can still buy them from Amazon JP and have a broker ship it to you, although it is ~$600).

It's probably not going to have the filter. Depending on the filter, I would say $7500 shipped to you, or $8000 shipped to you.

I believe this is in line with the last couple of documented purchases that weren't mine, although mine did come with an element of risk.

Clint

panoguy · 06-23-2015, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by Clinton

I believe this is in line with the last couple of documented purchases that weren't mine, although mine did come with an element of risk.

Wasn't yours from the Canadian CIA? That doesn't seem too risky...

**dadipentak** · 06-23-2015, 08:18 AM

Originally posted by panoguy

Wasn't yours from the Canadian CIA? That doesn't seem too risky...

Obviously, you don't know Clinton.

**Clinton** · 06-24-2015, 09:12 PM

Originally posted by panoguy

Wasn't yours from the Canadian CIA? That doesn't seem too risky...

Lack of quantitative testing, and risky shipping options left the transaction a bit sketchy.

---------- Post added 06-24-2015 at 10:13 PM ----------

The seller did respond to me and even lowered the price so one of you can go buy it

I think @dadipentak is thinking about it.

**dadipentak** · 06-25-2015, 04:31 AM

Originally posted by Clinton

I think @dadipentak is thinking about it.

No, not seriously--kid in college.

**UncleVanya** · 06-25-2015, 01:36 PM

PF filter?

littledrawe · 06-25-2015, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

PF filter?

Pentax has its own high quality 112mm & 150mm protective filters for the fronts of their A* lenses, at least I think that is when they started including them or making them available. I, along with others, would prefer to have this as a part of the sale because I would prefer to have the front element protected.

**monochrome** · 06-25-2015, 07:58 PM

I recently had a windfall . . .

Curiously now that I actually COULD I just don't feel the pressing need the way I would have before.

mee · 06-25-2015, 08:19 PM

This would be excellent at the professional sports arena with a 2x adapter.. helloooo inconspicuous 2400mm f/16 lens!

High school basketball... chess.. street photography.. this thing can handle it all.

VoiceOfReason · 06-25-2015, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by mee

This would be excellent at the professional sports arena with a 2x adapter.. helloooo inconspicuous 2400mm f/16 lens!

High school basketball... chess.. street photography.. this thing can handle it all.

Now imagine that on a Q....

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06-21-2015, 01:19 PM	#6
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,910 Original Poster	If your interest is serious, I think the following things are in order: Ask them if the PF filter is included (Last I checked you can still buy them from Amazon JP and have a broker ship it to you, although it is ~$600). It's probably not going to have the filter. Depending on the filter, I would say $7500 shipped to you, or $8000 shipped to you. I believe this is in line with the last couple of documented purchases that weren't mine, although mine did come with an element of risk. Clint Last edited by Clinton; 06-21-2015 at 01:39 PM.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,805	Thats not a lens... it's a bazooka, complete with an ammo box.

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panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by Clinton I believe this is in line with the last couple of documented purchases that weren't mine, although mine did come with an element of risk. Wasn't yours from the Canadian CIA? That doesn't seem too risky...

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dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by panoguy Wasn't yours from the Canadian CIA? That doesn't seem too risky... Obviously, you don't know Clinton.

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Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,910 Original Poster	Originally posted by panoguy Wasn't yours from the Canadian CIA? That doesn't seem too risky... Lack of quantitative testing, and risky shipping options left the transaction a bit sketchy. ---------- Post added 06-24-2015 at 10:13 PM ---------- The seller did respond to me and even lowered the price so one of you can go buy it I think @dadipentak is thinking about it.

06-25-2015, 04:31 AM	#10
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Clinton I think @dadipentak is thinking about it. No, not seriously--kid in college.

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littledrawe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Red Rock Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,514	Originally posted by UncleVanya PF filter? Pentax has its own high quality 112mm & 150mm protective filters for the fronts of their A* lenses, at least I think that is when they started including them or making them available. I, along with others, would prefer to have this as a part of the sale because I would prefer to have the front element protected.

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06-25-2015, 07:58 PM	#13
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I recently had a windfall . . . Curiously now that I actually COULD I just don't feel the pressing need the way I would have before.

06-25-2015, 08:19 PM	#14
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	This would be excellent at the professional sports arena with a 2x adapter.. helloooo inconspicuous 2400mm f/16 lens! High school basketball... chess.. street photography.. this thing can handle it all.

06-25-2015, 08:23 PM	#15
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Originally posted by mee This would be excellent at the professional sports arena with a 2x adapter.. helloooo inconspicuous 2400mm f/16 lens! High school basketball... chess.. street photography.. this thing can handle it all. Now imagine that on a Q....