F* 250-600 on eBay for $5300

F* 250-600 on eBay for $5300 · 06:27 PM

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This was just posted. It looks to be in fantastic condition and offered at a fair price.
PENTAX SMC F* 250-600mm F/5.6 ED [IF] Lens ((Good Condition+++)) | eBay

Wild Mark · 09-30-2018, 01:56 AM

I want it

if only I had the kidney to give doh

Sandy Hancock · 09-30-2018, 02:15 AM

We Aussies would have to pay a couple of grand in import duties, but it's still tempting....

Sandy Hancock · 09-30-2018, 02:15 AM

Originally posted by Wild Mark

I want it

if only I had the kidney to give doh

Don't you have two Mark?

Wild Mark · 09-30-2018, 04:50 AM

lol - already gave one away in the purchase of a similar expensive lens

builttospill · 09-30-2018, 08:38 AM

I love my F* 250-600. Someone here should pick this up.

Wild Mark · 09-30-2018, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by builttospill

I love my F* 250-600. Someone here should pick this up.

I am a collector of F glass and would LOVE to swap the FA* version for this lens. Such a rare beast - very rare.

**monochrome** · 09-30-2018, 02:57 PM - **1 Like**

There was a time when I would have clicked first and looked at my balance later. As it is, I’m selling and saving for 2019.

Sandy Hancock · 09-30-2018, 03:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

There was a time when I would have clicked first and looked at my balance later. As it is, I’m selling and saving for 2019.

Yep. That DFA*85 must be on the way!

automorphism · 09-30-2018, 09:22 PM

Quite a fascinating item! Didn't even know this lens existed. As a collectors item, it's definitely cool but as a practical lens I don't think it's worth $5300USD.

**shardulm** · 10-01-2018, 10:35 AM

So what will be the import duty like if someone order this from the USA?

builttospill · 10-01-2018, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by Wild Mark

I am a collector of F glass and would LOVE to swap the FA* version for this lens. Such a rare beast - very rare.

We should discuss this more if you're serious. It's my only F* lens, and I would love to add the FA* version to my FA* 24 and FA* 80-200.

builttospill · 10-01-2018, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by automorphism

Quite a fascinating item! Didn't even know this lens existed. As a collectors item, it's definitely cool but as a practical lens I don't think it's worth $5300USD.

It's worth it. And it's not a collector's item, but then again I live so close to Yellowstone it's a lens I grab often. Actually I might be able to go a step closer and say this lens has saved my life because I didn't have to get closer to the bears. Take a look at the thread I created when I purchased this lens: Acquiring the F* 250-600 (LOTS of Photos) - PentaxForums.com

littledrawe · 10-02-2018, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by automorphism

Quite a fascinating item! Didn't even know this lens existed. As a collectors item, it's definitely cool but as a practical lens I don't think it's worth $5300USD.

Have you been to any migratory bird hot spots, major sporting events, or looked at a National Geographic magazine? What kind of equipment do you think is making those photos and videos and how much $$ do you think people have invested??

**shardulm** · 10-02-2018, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by shardulm

So what will be the import duty like if someone order this from the USA?

This any one??

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09-30-2018, 04:50 AM	#5
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	lol - already gave one away in the purchase of a similar expensive lens Last edited by Wild Mark; 09-30-2018 at 02:28 PM.

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builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398 Original Poster	I love my F* 250-600. Someone here should pick this up.

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Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Originally posted by builttospill I love my F* 250-600. Someone here should pick this up. I am a collector of F glass and would LOVE to swap the FA* version for this lens. Such a rare beast - very rare.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	There was a time when I would have clicked first and looked at my balance later. As it is, I’m selling and saving for 2019.

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by monochrome There was a time when I would have clicked first and looked at my balance later. As it is, I’m selling and saving for 2019. Yep. That DFA*85 must be on the way!

09-30-2018, 09:22 PM	#10
automorphism Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 791	Quite a fascinating item! Didn't even know this lens existed. As a collectors item, it's definitely cool but as a practical lens I don't think it's worth $5300USD.

10-01-2018, 10:35 AM	#11
shardulm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 793	So what will be the import duty like if someone order this from the USA?

10-01-2018, 11:35 AM	#12
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wild Mark I am a collector of F glass and would LOVE to swap the FA* version for this lens. Such a rare beast - very rare. We should discuss this more if you're serious. It's my only F* lens, and I would love to add the FA* version to my FA* 24 and FA* 80-200.

10-01-2018, 11:40 AM	#13
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398 Original Poster	Originally posted by automorphism Quite a fascinating item! Didn't even know this lens existed. As a collectors item, it's definitely cool but as a practical lens I don't think it's worth $5300USD. It's worth it. And it's not a collector's item, but then again I live so close to Yellowstone it's a lens I grab often. Actually I might be able to go a step closer and say this lens has saved my life because I didn't have to get closer to the bears. Take a look at the thread I created when I purchased this lens: Acquiring the F* 250-600 (LOTS of Photos) - PentaxForums.com

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littledrawe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Red Rock Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,514	Originally posted by automorphism Quite a fascinating item! Didn't even know this lens existed. As a collectors item, it's definitely cool but as a practical lens I don't think it's worth $5300USD. Have you been to any migratory bird hot spots, major sporting events, or looked at a National Geographic magazine? What kind of equipment do you think is making those photos and videos and how much $$ do you think people have invested??

10-02-2018, 06:16 PM	#15
shardulm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 793	Originally posted by shardulm So what will be the import duty like if someone order this from the USA? This any one??