What happened to this lens fa* 250-600

What happened to this lens fa* 250-600 · 02:46 AM

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WOW

I am totally shocked by the condition of this. How can this be.

PENTAX SMC FA 250-600mm f/5,6 - SNr: 3030972 | eBay

I invite all to guess what happened.

**BigMackCam** · 11-08-2017, 02:55 AM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by Wild Mark

I invite all to guess what happened.

FedEx

Wild Mark · 11-08-2017, 03:13 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

FedEx

At least they deliver LOL

AusPost is competing hard for the honour of worst handler[COLOR="Silver"]

Saltwater Images · 11-08-2017, 03:25 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

FedEx

Close but I suspect UPS.

**JensE** · 11-08-2017, 03:34 AM

Likely an incorrectly secured/too small tripod tipped over on some elevated rocks, the camera tor out the mount and the heavy lens tumbled down the rocks.

Something similar happened to me personally 20y ago on a hiking trip, when my hiking backpack (1 week back country stuff) tipped over on a small footbridge during a break and pushed down my open camera bag. Much smaller lens and I was able to re-attach the mount well enough to carefully take pictures, but it taught me a lesson.[COLOR="Silver"]

**UncleVanya** · 11-08-2017, 06:30 AM

That lens was the victim of terrible tragedy. It has physical damage, and fungus! I'd say it was given to a dog as a chew toy.

pete-tarmigan · 11-08-2017, 06:51 AM

Used in a war zone in the humid tropics?

Last edited by pete-tarmigan; 11-08-2017 at 11:14 AM. Reason: omission

**TomTom** · 11-08-2017, 08:51 AM - **4 Likes**

The owner's wife used it as a club to beat the owner within an inch of his life after he announced that he was switching to Canikon and would have to buy all new gear. The lens then sat in the police evidence lockup until it was used in the trial, where the the judge announced she was dismissing the case and would have even judged "Justifiable homicide" if the owner had croaked.

(too dark?)

**gofour3** · 11-08-2017, 09:05 AM

That looks like a lens used by the military or a police force. Anyone who actually paid for a fa250-600 would never have it deteriorate to that condition.
If you use it for work then the employees don't care if it gets beat up. Typical abuse of government property!

Phil.

**BigMackCam** · 11-08-2017, 09:10 AM - **2 Likes**

It's almost worth buying this to send it in for warranty repair and enjoy the response

pathdoc · 11-08-2017, 09:38 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

the response

...is likely to be the sort of language which the moderators of this board would edit.

**UncleVanya** · 11-08-2017, 09:40 AM

@DCshooter

This would be a hell of a project...

**shardulm** · 11-08-2017, 09:49 AM

ouch... ouch and ouch. It hurts to see this beauty in this bad a shape.

---------- Post added 11-08-17 at 11:51 AM ----------

I have a feeling that the front lens element is also missing.

**BigMackCam** · 11-08-2017, 10:11 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by shardulm

I have a feeling that the front lens element is also missing.

A fate that could have been avoided, if only he'd fitted a UV filter...

**shardulm** · 11-08-2017, 10:19 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

A fate that could have been avoided, if only he'd fitted a UV filter...

Do they even make salad plate sized UV filters.

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11-08-2017, 03:34 AM	#5
JensE Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Leipzig Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,969	Likely an incorrectly secured/too small tripod tipped over on some elevated rocks, the camera tor out the mount and the heavy lens tumbled down the rocks. Something similar happened to me personally 20y ago on a hiking trip, when my hiking backpack (1 week back country stuff) tipped over on a small footbridge during a break and pushed down my open camera bag. Much smaller lens and I was able to re-attach the mount well enough to carefully take pictures, but it taught me a lesson.[COLOR="Silver"] Last edited by JensE; 11-08-2017 at 06:35 AM.

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	That lens was the victim of terrible tragedy. It has physical damage, and fungus! I'd say it was given to a dog as a chew toy.

11-08-2017, 06:51 AM	#7
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	Used in a war zone in the humid tropics? Last edited by pete-tarmigan; 11-08-2017 at 11:14 AM. Reason: omission

11-08-2017, 08:51 AM - 4 Likes	#8
TomTom Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 539	The owner's wife used it as a club to beat the owner within an inch of his life after he announced that he was switching to Canikon and would have to buy all new gear. The lens then sat in the police evidence lockup until it was used in the trial, where the the judge announced she was dismissing the case and would have even judged "Justifiable homicide" if the owner had croaked. (too dark?)

11-08-2017, 09:05 AM	#9
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	That looks like a lens used by the military or a police force. Anyone who actually paid for a fa250-600 would never have it deteriorate to that condition. If you use it for work then the employees don't care if it gets beat up. Typical abuse of government property! Phil.

11-08-2017, 09:10 AM - 2 Likes	#10
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,665	It's almost worth buying this to send it in for warranty repair and enjoy the response

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pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by BigMackCam the response ...is likely to be the sort of language which the moderators of this board would edit.

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11-08-2017, 09:49 AM	#13
shardulm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 793	ouch... ouch and ouch. It hurts to see this beauty in this bad a shape. ---------- Post added 11-08-17 at 11:51 AM ---------- I have a feeling that the front lens element is also missing.

11-08-2017, 10:11 AM - 4 Likes	#14
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,665	Originally posted by shardulm I have a feeling that the front lens element is also missing. A fate that could have been avoided, if only he'd fitted a UV filter...

11-08-2017, 10:19 AM - 1 Like	#15
shardulm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 793	Originally posted by BigMackCam A fate that could have been avoided, if only he'd fitted a UV filter... Do they even make salad plate sized UV filters.

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