K 50 f1.2 on Ebay

K 50 f1.2 on Ebay · **1 Like**

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$200 US. The seller says it is in good condition. Seems cheap

Asahi Pentax SMC 50mm F1 2 K Mount Lens | eBay

pathdoc · 04-26-2016, 05:04 AM

Now $259 as of this posting. Looks good at the price, but someone else can have this. I have a Ricoh 55mm that behaves exactly the same way on Pentax bodies.

**shardulm** · 04-26-2016, 05:56 AM

Great deal indeed. I would have bought this if I did not have one already. The condition looks much better for this price for a lens averaging $300 on ebay.

IgorZ · 04-26-2016, 07:06 AM

Sorry, I meant to write $260US, but the phone wouldn't let me put "US" right next to the $260, so I spent some time fiddling with it, and I guess lost the 60 in the process... Regarding prices for these, I have a feeling that for older lenses prices are pretty much whatever the buyer is willing to pay - the other day I saw A 50 1.2 in "as is" condition for around $500US, I saw another one, I think M 50 1.2 for over 200US with a front element cracked, so when I saw this one I thought it was an amazing deal. Is there rhyme or reason to these prices?

bertwert · 04-26-2016, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by IgorZ

I think M 50 1.2

There was no M 50/1.2, just K 50/1.2 and A 50/1.2

pathdoc · 04-26-2016, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by IgorZ

Sorry, I meant to write $260US, but the phone wouldn't let me put "US" right next to the $260, so I spent some time fiddling with it, and I guess lost the 60 in the process..

No problem. Phones are like that. Actually, I wasn't trying to correct or contradict you - an offer had been made, and as I don't know how the offer system works, I thought that was what had pushed the price up.

Originally posted by IgorZ

Regarding prices for these, I have a feeling that for older lenses prices are pretty much whatever the buyer is willing to pay - the other day I saw A 50 1.2 in "as is" condition for around $500US, I saw another one, I think M 50 1.2 for over 200US with a front element cracked, so when I saw this one I thought it was an amazing deal. Is there rhyme or reason to these prices?

Some people don't know what they've got till it's gone. You can get lucky - I've read about some lucky guy who picked up a mint A 50/1.2 for under $100 in an ebay auction, but that's a once in a lifetime lucky stroke.

Originally posted by bertwert

There was no M 50/1.2, just K 50/1.2 and A 50/1.2

Correct. However, some sellers - either ignorant or unscrupulous - sometimes offer M 50/1:2.0 lenses (or K or A types) as 1.2's because they (either allegedly or deliberately) confuse the semicolon and the decimal point.

Fenwoodian · 04-26-2016, 08:24 AM

I have over 2000 transactions on ebay. With such a HUGE international audience, virtually everything sells on ebay for what it is worth. I have never seen a "super deal" on ebay (good prices yes, super deals no).

The 50mm f/1.2 lens that was linked to in the original posting has extremely rusted/dirty mount screws! This makes me suspect this lens was used extensively in a corrosive environment (like the beach). I wonder the extent of its' internal corrosion. No way I'm bidding on this lens.

pathdoc · 04-26-2016, 08:30 AM

Originally posted by Fenwoodian

No way I'm bidding on this lens.

Especially not now that someone's bought it. I guess they'll find out about the internal condition one way or another.

**monochrome** · 04-26-2016, 08:43 AM

Going market seems to be $400 - $450 for the K in EX o/b. A, add $100. Good, subtract $100.

There are enough of both around that no one need over pay.

**UncleVanya** · 04-28-2016, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by Fenwoodian

I have over 2000 transactions on ebay. With such a HUGE international audience, virtually everything sells on ebay for what it is worth. I have never seen a "super deal" on ebay (good prices yes, super deals no).

The 50mm f/1.2 lens that was linked to in the original posting has extremely rusted/dirty mount screws! This makes me suspect this lens was used extensively in a corrosive environment (like the beach). I wonder the extent of its' internal corrosion. No way I'm bidding on this lens.

I don't see What you saw. The screws look like brass. Ooh well, someone got a bargain or they got taken.

pathdoc · 04-28-2016, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I don't see What you saw. The screws look like brass.

That's what I saw as well. Perhaps a little bit dirty around the heads, but a gold-ish/brass-ish light yellow rather than rust.

gda13 · 05-04-2016, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by IgorZ

$200 US. The seller says it is in good condition. Seems cheap

Asahi Pentax SMC 50mm F1 2 K Mount Lens | eBay

I just wanted to say thank you to IgorZ for posting this,

, I was the lucky one that picked this up and I would have missed out if I didn't see this

...cheers!

IgorZ · 05-04-2016, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by gda13

I just wanted to say thank you to IgorZ for posting this,

, I was the lucky one that picked this up and I would have missed out if I didn't see this

...cheers!

You are welcome! Maybe you could end all this discussion on the state of screws in the back

**jpzk** · 05-04-2016, 12:46 PM

So, really ... what's better? A, M or K 50/1.2?
I have a Cosina 55/1.2 and I find it quite good.
Is this one in this discussion a better lens?

**monochrome** · 05-04-2016, 01:26 PM

There is no M, only K and A. K renders a bit warmer than A. A has has the benefit of coating advances. I've had both and kept the K because I am weird and prefer K lenses always, if given the choice.

Yours is a very nice lens!

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04-26-2016, 07:48 AM	#6
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by IgorZ Sorry, I meant to write $260US, but the phone wouldn't let me put "US" right next to the $260, so I spent some time fiddling with it, and I guess lost the 60 in the process.. No problem. Phones are like that. Actually, I wasn't trying to correct or contradict you - an offer had been made, and as I don't know how the offer system works, I thought that was what had pushed the price up. Originally posted by IgorZ Regarding prices for these, I have a feeling that for older lenses prices are pretty much whatever the buyer is willing to pay - the other day I saw A 50 1.2 in "as is" condition for around $500US, I saw another one, I think M 50 1.2 for over 200US with a front element cracked, so when I saw this one I thought it was an amazing deal. Is there rhyme or reason to these prices? Some people don't know what they've got till it's gone. You can get lucky - I've read about some lucky guy who picked up a mint A 50/1.2 for under $100 in an ebay auction, but that's a once in a lifetime lucky stroke. Originally posted by bertwert There was no M 50/1.2, just K 50/1.2 and A 50/1.2 Correct. However, some sellers - either ignorant or unscrupulous - sometimes offer M 50/1:2.0 lenses (or K or A types) as 1.2's because they (either allegedly or deliberately) confuse the semicolon and the decimal point. Last edited by pathdoc; 04-26-2016 at 07:57 AM.

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04-26-2016, 05:04 AM	#2
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Now $259 as of this posting. Looks good at the price, but someone else can have this. I have a Ricoh 55mm that behaves exactly the same way on Pentax bodies.

04-26-2016, 05:56 AM	#3
shardulm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 793	Great deal indeed. I would have bought this if I did not have one already. The condition looks much better for this price for a lens averaging $300 on ebay.

04-26-2016, 07:06 AM	#4
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735 Original Poster	Sorry, I meant to write $260US, but the phone wouldn't let me put "US" right next to the $260, so I spent some time fiddling with it, and I guess lost the 60 in the process... Regarding prices for these, I have a feeling that for older lenses prices are pretty much whatever the buyer is willing to pay - the other day I saw A 50 1.2 in "as is" condition for around $500US, I saw another one, I think M 50 1.2 for over 200US with a front element cracked, so when I saw this one I thought it was an amazing deal. Is there rhyme or reason to these prices?

04-26-2016, 07:16 AM	#5
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by IgorZ I think M 50 1.2 There was no M 50/1.2, just K 50/1.2 and A 50/1.2

04-26-2016, 08:24 AM	#7
Fenwoodian Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,874	I have over 2000 transactions on ebay. With such a HUGE international audience, virtually everything sells on ebay for what it is worth. I have never seen a "super deal" on ebay (good prices yes, super deals no). The 50mm f/1.2 lens that was linked to in the original posting has extremely rusted/dirty mount screws! This makes me suspect this lens was used extensively in a corrosive environment (like the beach). I wonder the extent of its' internal corrosion. No way I'm bidding on this lens.

04-26-2016, 08:30 AM	#8
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by Fenwoodian No way I'm bidding on this lens. Especially not now that someone's bought it. I guess they'll find out about the internal condition one way or another.

04-26-2016, 08:43 AM	#9
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Going market seems to be $400 - $450 for the K in EX o/b. A, add $100. Good, subtract $100. There are enough of both around that no one need over pay.

04-28-2016, 07:22 AM	#10
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Originally posted by Fenwoodian I have over 2000 transactions on ebay. With such a HUGE international audience, virtually everything sells on ebay for what it is worth. I have never seen a "super deal" on ebay (good prices yes, super deals no). The 50mm f/1.2 lens that was linked to in the original posting has extremely rusted/dirty mount screws! This makes me suspect this lens was used extensively in a corrosive environment (like the beach). I wonder the extent of its' internal corrosion. No way I'm bidding on this lens. I don't see What you saw. The screws look like brass. Ooh well, someone got a bargain or they got taken.

04-28-2016, 07:37 AM	#11
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by UncleVanya I don't see What you saw. The screws look like brass. That's what I saw as well. Perhaps a little bit dirty around the heads, but a gold-ish/brass-ish light yellow rather than rust.

05-04-2016, 11:50 AM	#12
gda13 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,108	Originally posted by IgorZ $200 US. The seller says it is in good condition. Seems cheap Asahi Pentax SMC 50mm F1 2 K Mount Lens \| eBay I just wanted to say thank you to IgorZ for posting this, , I was the lucky one that picked this up and I would have missed out if I didn't see this ...cheers!

05-04-2016, 12:42 PM	#13
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735 Original Poster	Originally posted by gda13 I just wanted to say thank you to IgorZ for posting this, , I was the lucky one that picked this up and I would have missed out if I didn't see this ...cheers! You are welcome! Maybe you could end all this discussion on the state of screws in the back

05-04-2016, 12:46 PM	#14
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	So, really ... what's better? A, M or K 50/1.2? I have a Cosina 55/1.2 and I find it quite good. Is this one in this discussion a better lens?

05-04-2016, 01:26 PM	#15
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	There is no M, only K and A. K renders a bit warmer than A. A has has the benefit of coating advances. I've had both and kept the K because I am weird and prefer K lenses always, if given the choice. Yours is a very nice lens!