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.

**rgknief60** · 11-12-2017, 09:34 PM

Significant other?

**RichardS** · 11-18-2017, 12:39 AM

Originally posted by rgknief60

Significant other?

That's my vote. The original owner's SO realised that he or she was about to be photographed in flagrante delicto with an alternate SO and went postal.

Either that or the lens wasn't properly mounted on the tripod and fell onto some rocks.

Wild Mark · 11-18-2017, 02:33 PM

Another WOW. Lens sold for 1310 Euro, what a tale!

**monochrome** · 11-18-2017, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by Wild Mark

Another WOW. Lens sold for 1310 Euro, what a tale!

That’ll be refunded.

HarisF1 · 11-18-2017, 02:50 PM

Does seem as though the price has been inflated greatly. How many of these were produced in total?

Wild Mark · 11-18-2017, 02:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by HarisF1

Does seem as though the price has been inflated greatly. How many of these were produced in total?

Unsure how many were produced. They are rare though. The going price for these is north of US$7000 depending on condition and a touch of luck.

---------- Post added 19-11-17 at 08:58 AM ----------

Originally posted by monochrome

That’ll be refunded.

So the tale is yet to end

angerdan · 05-11-2018, 11:17 AM

Well, it looks like an "more used than good for it" copy of an legendary lens.
vi.vipr.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=122798248365

One image (the side shot) is still online at eBay:
i.ebayimg.com/images/g/AwoAAOSw8b1aAswP/s-l1600.jpg

1310€ isn't much for an optically working lens, but the condition makes everyone wonder about how to treat an $10254 lens...

Last edited by angerdan; 05-12-2018 at 01:11 AM.

**csa** · 05-11-2018, 12:35 PM

Kind of looks like tooth marks, maybe he got too close to a bear.

jab2980 · 05-11-2018, 02:35 PM

I like how the description states that it has "medium dust inclusions." Deal breaker!

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RichardS Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia Posts: 2,418	Originally posted by rgknief60 Significant other? That's my vote. The original owner's SO realised that he or she was about to be photographed in flagrante delicto with an alternate SO and went postal. Either that or the lens wasn't properly mounted on the tripod and fell onto some rocks.

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Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954 Original Poster	Another WOW. Lens sold for 1310 Euro, what a tale!

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Wild Mark Another WOW. Lens sold for 1310 Euro, what a tale! That’ll be refunded.

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HarisF1 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 543	Does seem as though the price has been inflated greatly. How many of these were produced in total?

11-18-2017, 02:57 PM - 1 Like	#51
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954 Original Poster	Originally posted by HarisF1 Does seem as though the price has been inflated greatly. How many of these were produced in total? Unsure how many were produced. They are rare though. The going price for these is north of US$7000 depending on condition and a touch of luck. ---------- Post added 19-11-17 at 08:58 AM ---------- Originally posted by monochrome That’ll be refunded. So the tale is yet to end

05-11-2018, 11:17 AM	#52
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Well, it looks like an "more used than good for it" copy of an legendary lens. vi.vipr.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=122798248365 One image (the side shot) is still online at eBay: i.ebayimg.com/images/g/AwoAAOSw8b1aAswP/s-l1600.jpg 1310€ isn't much for an optically working lens, but the condition makes everyone wonder about how to treat an $10254 lens... Last edited by angerdan; 05-12-2018 at 01:11 AM.

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