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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**i_trax** · 09-01-2018, 12:53 AM

well overpriced for my liking

SunnyG. · 09-01-2018, 12:54 AM

Originally posted by i_trax

well overpriced for my liking

It's brand new! A lens from a bygone era!

aurele · 09-01-2018, 01:27 AM

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

Adam · 09-01-2018, 01:30 AM - **2 Likes**

Looks a little weird with those tiny images, lack of info, and no box.

**RobA_Oz** · 09-01-2018, 01:57 AM

About three times what I’d assess was a fair price, and I have one of these.

**PJ1** · 09-01-2018, 01:59 AM - **1 Like**

I says " brand-new, unused, unopened..." Must have opened something to get the lens out to take pics of. Over-priced and slightly suspicious.

hcc · 09-01-2018, 02:01 AM

Agree wtih previous posts. Too pricy and nearly 3 times the market value IMHO.

**monochrome** · 09-01-2018, 02:01 AM

Originally posted by SunnyG.

PENTAX SMC-PENTAX-A 50mm F1.2 4961333001507 | eBay
Just saw this! Thought I would post here!

Interesting collectible if it actually comes with the packaging. IIRC these remained in production for a few years after the move to Vietnam so it might not be that special. Purely as a collectible, it would need a Japan box and all the interior foam or cardboard materials, plastic bags and papers to be desired by a collector.

My A50/1.2 is a beater that I had CLA’ed and refinished and I’m still in below market. As a user this one might be worth $400 - $450 in perfect mechanical and cosmetic condition.

steve_k · 09-01-2018, 04:21 AM - **1 Like**

At least twice what it’s worth if it is in excellent condition.

**reduno** · 09-01-2018, 05:14 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Looks a little weird with those tiny images, lack of info, and no box.

Agreed. I couldn't find any other photography items looking back through the sellers feedback history (several pages), so may not be that knowledgeable about the lens. Feedback score is 99.7%, so not perfect either.

SunnyG. · 09-01-2018, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by aurele

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

Hopefully by easter I will have enough money!

---------- Post added 09-01-18 at 07:23 AM ----------

Originally posted by Adam

Looks a little weird with those tiny images, lack of info, and no box.

I thought so too, but after I saw the seller rating! I thought it wasn't that fishy!

---------- Post added 09-01-18 at 07:25 AM ----------

Originally posted by Adam

Looks a little weird with those tiny images, lack of info, and no box.

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

---------- Post added 09-01-18 at 07:26 AM ----------

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

About three times what I’d assess was a fair price, and I have one of these.

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

---------- Post added 09-01-18 at 07:27 AM ----------

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

About three times what I’d assess was a fair price, and I have one of these.

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

---------- Post added 09-01-18 at 07:28 AM ----------

Originally posted by PJ1

I says " brand-new, unused, unopened..." Must have opened something to get the lens out to take pics of. Over-priced and slightly suspicious.

I thought so too! But then I saw his rating.

---------- Post added 09-01-18 at 07:31 AM ----------

Originally posted by reduno

Agreed. I couldn't find any other photography items looking back through the sellers feedback history (several pages), so may not be that knowledgeable about the lens. Feedback score is 99.7%, so not perfect either.

Do you think the seller is fake?

Wasp · 09-01-2018, 08:14 AM

If it is a brand new item in the packaging, why are there no pictures of said packaging? I can only wonder what is going on.

stillshot2 · 09-01-2018, 12:28 PM

Those photos are awful lol

**onlineflyer** · 09-01-2018, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by Wasp

If it is a brand new item in the packaging, why are there no pictures of said packaging? I can only wonder what is going on.

Perhaps it's brand new . . . . . . . to the current owner.

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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 SunnyG. PENTAX SMC-PENTAX-A 50mm F1.2 4961333001507 \| eBay Just saw this! Thought I would post here! Interesting collectible if it actually comes with the packaging. IIRC these remained in production for a few years after the move to Vietnam so it might not be that special. Purely as a collectible, it would need a Japan box and all the interior foam or cardboard materials, plastic bags and papers to be desired by a collector. My A50/1.2 is a beater that I had CLA’ed and refinished and I’m still in below market. As a user this one might be worth $400 - $450 in perfect mechanical and cosmetic condition. Last edited by monochrome; 09-01-2018 at 02:21 AM.

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hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,002	Agree wtih previous posts. Too pricy and nearly 3 times the market value IMHO.

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steve_k Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Shelton, CT Photos: Albums Posts: 708	At least twice what it’s worth if it is in excellent condition.

09-01-2018, 05:14 AM	#11
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965	Originally posted by Adam Looks a little weird with those tiny images, lack of info, and no box. Agreed. I couldn't find any other photography items looking back through the sellers feedback history (several pages), so may not be that knowledgeable about the lens. Feedback score is 99.7%, so not perfect either.

09-01-2018, 07:22 AM	#12
SunnyG. Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 428 Original Poster	Originally posted by aurele Get a DFA50 instead, it's a better deal. Hopefully by easter I will have enough money! ---------- Post added 09-01-18 at 07:23 AM ---------- Originally posted by Adam Looks a little weird with those tiny images, lack of info, and no box. I thought so too, but after I saw the seller rating! I thought it wasn't that fishy! ---------- Post added 09-01-18 at 07:25 AM ---------- Originally posted by Adam Looks a little weird with those tiny images, lack of info, and no box. Btw what about a FA 24mm f2 new for 500$? Is it worth buying? Along with the 28-70? ---------- Post added 09-01-18 at 07:26 AM ---------- Originally posted by RobA_Oz About three times what I’d assess was a fair price, and I have one of these. He has a lot of FA* lenses too brand new! Have you seen his page? ---------- Post added 09-01-18 at 07:27 AM ---------- Originally posted by RobA_Oz About three times what I’d assess was a fair price, and I have one of these. He has a couple of FA* lenses brand new for 500$. Are those worth buying? ---------- Post added 09-01-18 at 07:28 AM ---------- Originally posted by PJ1 I says " brand-new, unused, unopened..." Must have opened something to get the lens out to take pics of. Over-priced and slightly suspicious. I thought so too! But then I saw his rating. ---------- Post added 09-01-18 at 07:31 AM ---------- Originally posted by reduno Agreed. I couldn't find any other photography items looking back through the sellers feedback history (several pages), so may not be that knowledgeable about the lens. Feedback score is 99.7%, so not perfect either. Do you think the seller is fake?

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onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,091	Originally posted by Wasp If it is a brand new item in the packaging, why are there no pictures of said packaging? I can only wonder what is going on. Perhaps it's brand new . . . . . . . to the current owner.