BRAND NEW A 50mm f1.2!

BRAND NEW A 50mm f1.2! · **1 Like**

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PENTAX SMC-PENTAX-A 50mm F1.2 4961333001507 | eBay
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**monochrome** · 09-01-2018, 01:43 PM

Safari could not open the page because too many redirects occurred. Yikes.

**RobA_Oz** · 09-01-2018, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by SunnyG.

Btw what about a FA* 24mm f2 new for 500$? Is it worth buying? Along with the 28-70?

He has a lot of FA* lenses too brand new! Have you seen his page?

He has a couple of FA* lenses brand new for 500$. Are those worth buying?

The asking prices for the range of items seem to be all over the place, to me. Some appear to be good (eg the allegedly brand new FA*28-70) while others (eg the pre-owned FA31 Limited) are quite high.

Originally posted by SunnyG.

Do you think the seller is fake?

Now, there’s a question. The pricing variability and the lack of detailed photos suggest great caution should be exercised, while the rating suggests otherwise. Put the two together and I’d probably be thinking I would look elsewhere. Thank heavens I have all the lenses I want, from the offerings there.

SunnyG. · 09-01-2018, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

The asking prices for the range of items seem to be all over the place, to me. Some appear to be good (eg the allegedly brand new FA*28-70) while others (eg the pre-owned FA31 Limited) are quite high.

Now, there’s a question. The pricing variability and the lack of detailed photos suggest great caution should be exercised, while the rating suggests otherwise. Put the two together and I’d probably be thinking I would look elsewhere. Thank heavens I have all the lenses I want, from the offerings there.

Well I don't! �� lucky you! But I will slowly get there!

**RobA_Oz** · 09-01-2018, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by SunnyG.

Well I don't! �� lucky you! But I will slowly get there!

That’s the strategy I adopted when I started my collection. LBA, though, is never quite satisfied. Just when I thought my collection was complete, along comes the D FA50/1.4!

SunnyG. · 09-01-2018, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

That’s the strategy I adopted when I started my collection. LBA, though, is never quite satisfied. Just when I thought my collection was complete, along comes the D FA50/1.4!

Lol not to mention, the upcoming DFA* 85mm f1.4 ��

**RobA_Oz** · 09-01-2018, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by SunnyG.

Lol not to mention, the upcoming DFA* 85mm f1.4 ��

Possibly. I have the FA77/1.8 Limited, which will take a lot of beating. Admittedly, current FA*85/1.4 owners might feel differently.

Ronald Oakes · 09-01-2018, 05:53 PM

Very Fishy ad. If I were a Gazillionaire I wouldn't buy it listed like it is.
Very poor ad and description at best.
Pass.
He has lots of Canon and Pentax with very poor images and very high prices.

Last edited by Ronald Oakes; 09-01-2018 at 06:01 PM.

SKYGZR · 09-01-2018, 06:19 PM

I'll use my old 50mm/f1.4 SMC prime/manual focus thank you...

**PJ1** · 09-01-2018, 06:37 PM

I note that the ad also brings up a number of other A 50/1.2 lenses at varying prices. A lot of them don't show the serial number though.

stillshot2 · 09-02-2018, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by SKYGZR

I'll use my old 50mm/f1.4 SMC prime/manual focus thank you...

But you need that extra fraction of f stop, extra couple of aperture blades, and that A mode ability!!!

**reduno** · 09-03-2018, 05:27 AM

Originally posted by SunnyG.

Do you think the seller is fake?

I have known eBay accounts be hacked before. Usually the hacker uses low prices to attract buyers, and often has a link or e-mail to purchase outside eBay. However, it does seem strange that an eBay store that seems to specialize in animated character items would suddenly have a load of photographic equipment in its other category.

SunnyG. · 09-03-2018, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Possibly. I have the FA77/1.8 Limited, which will take a lot of beating. Admittedly, current FA*85/1.4 owners might feel differently.

That's a legendary lens, along with the A*! These legends have no equal! The DFA* 85mm has a lot of pressure on it's shoulders! It needs to be better! Than these two, other manufacturers don't matter at this focal length. Because 85mm is Pentax's home turf!

**shardulm** · 09-04-2018, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by aurele

Get a DFA*50 instead, it's a better deal.

Exactly... Now that the D-FA* is available I would bother at the old 50s any more.

SSGGeezer · 09-04-2018, 06:18 PM - **1 Like**

Especially since Adorama has a Demo DFA 50 for less than this person is asking for the A!

stillshot2 · 09-07-2018, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by shardulm

Exactly... Now that the D-FA* is available I would bother at the old 50s any more.

Only if you're rich! I could never afford the new DFA50mm lol

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SunnyG. Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 428 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobA_Oz The asking prices for the range of items seem to be all over the place, to me. Some appear to be good (eg the allegedly brand new FA*28-70) while others (eg the pre-owned FA31 Limited) are quite high. Now, there’s a question. The pricing variability and the lack of detailed photos suggest great caution should be exercised, while the rating suggests otherwise. Put the two together and I’d probably be thinking I would look elsewhere. Thank heavens I have all the lenses I want, from the offerings there. Well I don't! �� lucky you! But I will slowly get there!

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,195	Originally posted by SunnyG. Well I don't! �� lucky you! But I will slowly get there! That’s the strategy I adopted when I started my collection. LBA, though, is never quite satisfied. Just when I thought my collection was complete, along comes the D FA50/1.4!

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SunnyG. Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 428 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobA_Oz That’s the strategy I adopted when I started my collection. LBA, though, is never quite satisfied. Just when I thought my collection was complete, along comes the D FA50/1.4! Lol not to mention, the upcoming DFA* 85mm f1.4 ��

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,195	Originally posted by SunnyG. Lol not to mention, the upcoming DFA* 85mm f1.4 �� Possibly. I have the FA77/1.8 Limited, which will take a lot of beating. Admittedly, current FA*85/1.4 owners might feel differently.

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Ronald Oakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582	Very Fishy ad. If I were a Gazillionaire I wouldn't buy it listed like it is. Very poor ad and description at best. Pass. He has lots of Canon and Pentax with very poor images and very high prices. Last edited by Ronald Oakes; 09-01-2018 at 06:01 PM.

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reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965	Originally posted by SunnyG. Do you think the seller is fake? I have known eBay accounts be hacked before. Usually the hacker uses low prices to attract buyers, and often has a link or e-mail to purchase outside eBay. However, it does seem strange that an eBay store that seems to specialize in animated character items would suddenly have a load of photographic equipment in its other category.

09-03-2018, 11:57 AM	#27
SunnyG. Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 428 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobA_Oz Possibly. I have the FA77/1.8 Limited, which will take a lot of beating. Admittedly, current FA85/1.4 owners might feel differently. That's a legendary lens, along with the A! These legends have no equal! The DFA* 85mm has a lot of pressure on it's shoulders! It needs to be better! Than these two, other manufacturers don't matter at this focal length. Because 85mm is Pentax's home turf!

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shardulm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 793	Originally posted by aurele Get a DFA50 instead, it's a better deal. Exactly... Now that the D-FA is available I would bother at the old 50s any more.

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stillshot2 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,070	Originally posted by shardulm Exactly... Now that the D-FA* is available I would bother at the old 50s any more. Only if you're rich! I could never afford the new DFA50mm lol