K 3.5/18 on German eBay, ending soon

K 3.5/18 on German eBay, ending soon · 12:23 AM

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There is a SMC (K) 3.5/18 on German eBay, auction ending today in 5 hours. Presently the biddings are at only €100.

Delivery to Germany only, but this may be worth a discussion with the seller.

Pentax SMC 3,5 / 18 mm Objektiv | eBay

Adam · 07-06-2016, 12:46 AM

Seems to be in decent shape! I got this lens a few months ago as it was one of the few missing from my collection. Not the best lens by modern standards, but still fun to play with on the K-1.

pathdoc · 07-06-2016, 02:29 AM

Seems somewhat pointless on APS-C because all kit lenses provide the same FOV and aperture, with arguably better flare performance due to the passage of time and advances in coatings/optics... but based on your usage, do you see a place for it on full-frame/film? Or is it just as well to hunt down a 17mm/3.5 RMC Tokina, as I did?

Adam · 07-06-2016, 02:42 AM

Originally posted by pathdoc

Seems somewhat pointless on APS-C because all kit lenses provide the same FOV and aperture, with arguably better flare performance due to the passage of time and advances in coatings/optics... but based on your usage, do you see a place for it on full-frame/film? Or is it just as well to hunt down a 17mm/3.5 RMC Tokina, as I did?

I think there's little reason not to go for the 15-30mm these days. The added size is worth the boost in IQ on the K-1, in my opinion.

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noelpolar · 07-06-2016, 02:48 AM

Originally posted by Adam

I think there's little reason not to go for the 15-30mm these days

2,349 reasons over here........ all one Aussie dollar!

pathdoc · 07-06-2016, 03:34 AM

Originally posted by Adam

I think there's little reason not to go for the 15-30mm these days.

Originally posted by noelpolar

2,349 reasons over here........ all one Aussie dollar!

And the fact that it won't work on my ME and MX.

There's a reason I said full frame/film.

Wild Mark · 07-06-2016, 06:01 AM

bummer - wasn't allowed to bid

Dlanor Sekao · 07-06-2016, 01:29 PM

I believe that is the same lens that has been On and Off for well over 18 months.......

**KC0PET** · 07-08-2016, 05:42 PM

"Dieses Angebot wurde beendet". Just learned a little German from e-bay

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07-06-2016, 12:46 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Seems to be in decent shape! I got this lens a few months ago as it was one of the few missing from my collection. Not the best lens by modern standards, but still fun to play with on the K-1. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-06-2016, 03:34 AM	#6
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by Adam I think there's little reason not to go for the 15-30mm these days. Originally posted by noelpolar 2,349 reasons over here........ all one Aussie dollar! And the fact that it won't work on my ME and MX. There's a reason I said full frame/film. Last edited by pathdoc; 07-06-2016 at 06:23 AM. Reason: Clarification

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07-06-2016, 02:29 AM	#3
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Seems somewhat pointless on APS-C because all kit lenses provide the same FOV and aperture, with arguably better flare performance due to the passage of time and advances in coatings/optics... but based on your usage, do you see a place for it on full-frame/film? Or is it just as well to hunt down a 17mm/3.5 RMC Tokina, as I did?

07-06-2016, 02:42 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by pathdoc Seems somewhat pointless on APS-C because all kit lenses provide the same FOV and aperture, with arguably better flare performance due to the passage of time and advances in coatings/optics... but based on your usage, do you see a place for it on full-frame/film? Or is it just as well to hunt down a 17mm/3.5 RMC Tokina, as I did? I think there's little reason not to go for the 15-30mm these days. The added size is worth the boost in IQ on the K-1, in my opinion. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-06-2016, 02:48 AM	#5
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Adam I think there's little reason not to go for the 15-30mm these days 2,349 reasons over here........ all one Aussie dollar!

07-06-2016, 06:01 AM	#7
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	bummer - wasn't allowed to bid

07-06-2016, 01:29 PM	#8
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457	I believe that is the same lens that has been On and Off for well over 18 months.......

07-08-2016, 05:42 PM	#9
KC0PET Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Central Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,273	"Dieses Angebot wurde beendet". Just learned a little German from e-bay