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altovintner · 10-20-2011, 06:46 AM

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This lens is up for sale on Ebay currently:

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Does anyone know anything about this lens? Seems like a real nice f2.8 lens.

**Clinton** · 10-20-2011, 07:32 AM

I haven't seen one before, but this could be an inexpensive way to shoot 300/2.8

altovintner · 10-20-2011, 07:39 AM

Hello Clinton.

Thanks for weighing in on this. I suppose the biggee question is just how much it would go for. I assume that it is indeed in good working condition and that its performance is on a par with other 2.8 lenses.

Blue · 10-20-2011, 07:42 AM

What do you want to know about it? It Ricoh's k mount line. It looks like a P series which means you may have to deal with the "ricoh pin" but that is no big deal. This lens will work like an A series Pentax lens. The seller spends way too much time babbling about Tokina when the should be talking about Ricoh Rikenon lenses.

Edit: I have never seen a bad Rikenon prime. Hoever, while I expect this to be a good lens, I doubt it will be on par with the A* 300/2.8.

Last edited by Blue; 10-20-2011 at 07:49 AM.

**Clinton** · 10-20-2011, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by Blue

This lens will work like an A series Pentax lens.

I didn't see the contacts in the pictures. Did I just miss them? Edit: Oh I see a green A on the aperture ring, and the contacts now.

Originally posted by Blue

you may have to deal with the "ricoh pin" but that is no big deal

I can see the Ricoh pin in the image. You will have to open the rear assembly and remove the ricoh pin, or it'll get glued to your Pentax. It's not hard, but it is there.

Originally posted by Blue

Hoever, while I expect this to be a good lens, I doubt it will be on par with the A* 300/2.8.

100% agreed. It's hard to beat the good Pentax glass; and I doubt anyone would have made a rubbish 300/2.8 lens. Hopefully someone can chime in with comments on this model or a similar model.

Originally posted by altovintner

I suppose the biggee question is just how much it would go for.

My total shot in the dark guess is $1153.42

creampuff · 10-20-2011, 07:57 AM

This lens is definitely a Tokina design rebadged as a Rikenon.

**nater** · 10-20-2011, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by creampuff

This lens is definitely a Tokina design rebadged as a Rikenon.

Agreed. Like all Tokina KA-mount lenses of that era, it doesn't have a Ricoh "pin" but a rounded Ricoh contact which doesn't interfere with the AF drive location on the modern KAF mounts (so it maintains dual compatibility with both Ricoh P and Pentax KA). The only different I can see between that lens and the standard Tokina AT-X 300 f/2.8 is that Ricoh added their name to it. This lens shows up periodically here and on ebay, one sold here not too long ago:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/sold-items/155421-sale-sold-tokina-x-300m...e-box-etc.html

altovintner · 10-20-2011, 08:24 AM

Folks: thanks to each of you who have posted so far.

I currently have the DA55-300 kit lens that I use for taking bird pics. I find that it is best at a max. of about 250mm in the F8 +/- area. Given my shooting habits, I need a better 300mm (or perhaps a 400mm...) lens. Hence, I am trying to save my pennies to get a new one.

Seems, based on what you guys are saying, that I might be advised to watch for the lenses like the A 300mm f2.8 offerings. I have seen two on the marketplace from European sellers, and I noticed that two are on Ebay, the lowest price of which is aboiut $2,500. But that is above my budget for now.

**Clinton** · 10-20-2011, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by altovintner

Seems, based on what you guys are saying, that I might be advised to watch for the lenses like the A 300mm f2.8 offerings. I have seen two on the marketplace from European sellers, and I noticed that two are on Ebay, the lowest price of which is aboiut $2,500. But that is above my budget for now.

Nah, in that case, it sounds like this lens might be right up your alley. I have little doubt this will vastly outperform your current 300. At a total stab in the dark, it might not outperform the DA* 300 @ F4. You'll also be able to sell it for whatever you buy it for, so unless the DA* is on your radar, I'd say take a stab at it.

At the very least, it's probably worth throwing a low bid on when it comes close to the auction close.

In the meantime, I hope someone who has used the tokina will throw in some comments, as anything else is really just shots in the dark.

Blue · 10-20-2011, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by Clinton

Nah, in that case, it sounds like this lens might be right up your alley. I have little doubt this will vastly outperform your current 300. At a total stab in the dark, it might not outperform the DA* 300 @ F4. You'll also be able to sell it for whatever you buy it for, so unless the DA* is on your radar, I'd say take a stab at it.

At the very least, it's probably worth throwing a low bid on when it comes close to the auction close.

In the meantime, I hope someone who has used the tokina will throw in some comments, as anything else is really just shots in the dark.

I agree with Clinton on this!

altovintner · 10-20-2011, 10:41 AM

Hello Clinton and Blue. I appreciate your insight. Will have to think about bidding on the lens.

Regards.

audiobomber · 10-20-2011, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by altovintner

Folks: thanks to each of you who have posted so far.

I currently have the DA55-300 kit lens that I use for taking bird pics. I find that it is best at a max. of about 250mm in the F8 +/- area. Given my shooting habits, I need a better 300mm (or perhaps a 400mm...) lens. Hence, I am trying to save my pennies to get a new one.

Seems, based on what you guys are saying, that I might be advised to watch for the lenses like the A 300mm f2.8 offerings. I have seen two on the marketplace from European sellers, and I noticed that two are on Ebay, the lowest price of which is aboiut $2,500. But that is above my budget for now.

How about an A*300mm f/4? It's small and inexpensive, with super resolution. MF of course, but auto aperture. They sell for +/- $600. Works well with a 1.4X TC too, or add a Pentax 1.7X for auto-focus. Unfortunately the 1.7X costs almost as much as the lens.

altovintner · 10-20-2011, 11:44 AM

Originally posted by audiobomber

How about an A*300mm f/4? It's small and inexpensive, with super resolution. MF of course, but auto aperture. They sell for +/- $600. Works well with a 1.4X TC too, or add a Pentax 1.7X for auto-focus. Unfortunately the 1.7X costs almost as much as the lens.

Hello audiobomber. Thanks for your suggestion. I have been watching a few 300mm f4's on Ebay lately. But, this insidious LBA affliction has me lusting for a 2.8. Need one? No. Want one? Yes.

panoguy · 10-20-2011, 11:58 AM

Hmmmm... it's mint, it's rare, and it's a fast & long lens. I expect a "reserve" of $1000 and some goofy collector to pay north of $1500 for it, then never mount it to anything. Should be fun to watch, but I doubt anyone will be sniping it for $900.

Starts to make the DA*300 seem like a bargain, doesn't it?

EDIT: was totally off-base on the final selling price ($760), but that was after the reserve wasn't met and it came back on BIN. Explains why I have bad luck playing the market...

cmohr · 10-20-2011, 01:34 PM

I was watching one of these on ebay a little while ago, went for 719.00. I was almost about to buy it, but didn't.

eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d?r

10-20-2011, 06:46 AM	#1
altovintner Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 74	Anyone know anything about this 300mm f2.8 lens? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. This lens is up for sale on Ebay currently: eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices Does anyone know anything about this lens? Seems like a real nice f2.8 lens.

10-20-2011, 07:55 AM	#5
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by Blue This lens will work like an A series Pentax lens. I didn't see the contacts in the pictures. Did I just miss them? Edit: Oh I see a green A on the aperture ring, and the contacts now. Originally posted by Blue you may have to deal with the "ricoh pin" but that is no big deal I can see the Ricoh pin in the image. You will have to open the rear assembly and remove the ricoh pin, or it'll get glued to your Pentax. It's not hard, but it is there. Originally posted by Blue Hoever, while I expect this to be a good lens, I doubt it will be on par with the A* 300/2.8. 100% agreed. It's hard to beat the good Pentax glass; and I doubt anyone would have made a rubbish 300/2.8 lens. Hopefully someone can chime in with comments on this model or a similar model. Originally posted by altovintner I suppose the biggee question is just how much it would go for. My total shot in the dark guess is $1153.42 Last edited by Clinton; 10-20-2011 at 08:02 AM.

10-20-2011, 11:58 AM	#14
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Hmmmm... it's mint, it's rare, and it's a fast & long lens. I expect a "reserve" of $1000 and some goofy collector to pay north of $1500 for it, then never mount it to anything. Should be fun to watch, but I doubt anyone will be sniping it for $900. Starts to make the DA300 seem like a bargain, doesn't it? EDIT: was totally off-base on the final selling price ($760), but that was after the reserve wasn't met and it came back on BIN. Explains why I have bad luck playing the market... Last edited by panoguy; 10-24-2011 at 08:19 AM.*

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10-20-2011, 07:32 AM	#2
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,915	I haven't seen one before, but this could be an inexpensive way to shoot 300/2.8

10-20-2011, 07:39 AM	#3
altovintner Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 74 Original Poster	Hello Clinton. Thanks for weighing in on this. I suppose the biggee question is just how much it would go for. I assume that it is indeed in good working condition and that its performance is on a par with other 2.8 lenses.

10-20-2011, 07:42 AM	#4
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	What do you want to know about it? It Ricoh's k mount line. It looks like a P series which means you may have to deal with the "ricoh pin" but that is no big deal. This lens will work like an A series Pentax lens. The seller spends way too much time babbling about Tokina when the should be talking about Ricoh Rikenon lenses. Edit: I have never seen a bad Rikenon prime. Hoever, while I expect this to be a good lens, I doubt it will be on par with the A* 300/2.8. Last edited by Blue; 10-20-2011 at 07:49 AM.

10-20-2011, 07:57 AM	#6
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	This lens is definitely a Tokina design rebadged as a Rikenon.

10-20-2011, 08:08 AM	#7
nater Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Photos: Albums Posts: 706	Originally posted by creampuff This lens is definitely a Tokina design rebadged as a Rikenon. Agreed. Like all Tokina KA-mount lenses of that era, it doesn't have a Ricoh "pin" but a rounded Ricoh contact which doesn't interfere with the AF drive location on the modern KAF mounts (so it maintains dual compatibility with both Ricoh P and Pentax KA). The only different I can see between that lens and the standard Tokina AT-X 300 f/2.8 is that Ricoh added their name to it. This lens shows up periodically here and on ebay, one sold here not too long ago: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/sold-items/155421-sale-sold-tokina-x-300m...e-box-etc.html

10-20-2011, 08:24 AM	#8
altovintner Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 74 Original Poster	Folks: thanks to each of you who have posted so far. I currently have the DA55-300 kit lens that I use for taking bird pics. I find that it is best at a max. of about 250mm in the F8 +/- area. Given my shooting habits, I need a better 300mm (or perhaps a 400mm...) lens. Hence, I am trying to save my pennies to get a new one. Seems, based on what you guys are saying, that I might be advised to watch for the lenses like the A 300mm f2.8 offerings. I have seen two on the marketplace from European sellers, and I noticed that two are on Ebay, the lowest price of which is aboiut $2,500. But that is above my budget for now.

10-20-2011, 09:20 AM	#9
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by altovintner Seems, based on what you guys are saying, that I might be advised to watch for the lenses like the A 300mm f2.8 offerings. I have seen two on the marketplace from European sellers, and I noticed that two are on Ebay, the lowest price of which is aboiut $2,500. But that is above my budget for now. Nah, in that case, it sounds like this lens might be right up your alley. I have little doubt this will vastly outperform your current 300. At a total stab in the dark, it might not outperform the DA* 300 @ F4. You'll also be able to sell it for whatever you buy it for, so unless the DA* is on your radar, I'd say take a stab at it. At the very least, it's probably worth throwing a low bid on when it comes close to the auction close. In the meantime, I hope someone who has used the tokina will throw in some comments, as anything else is really just shots in the dark.

10-20-2011, 09:55 AM	#10
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Clinton Nah, in that case, it sounds like this lens might be right up your alley. I have little doubt this will vastly outperform your current 300. At a total stab in the dark, it might not outperform the DA* 300 @ F4. You'll also be able to sell it for whatever you buy it for, so unless the DA* is on your radar, I'd say take a stab at it. At the very least, it's probably worth throwing a low bid on when it comes close to the auction close. In the meantime, I hope someone who has used the tokina will throw in some comments, as anything else is really just shots in the dark. I agree with Clinton on this!

10-20-2011, 10:41 AM	#11
altovintner Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 74 Original Poster	Hello Clinton and Blue. I appreciate your insight. Will have to think about bidding on the lens. Regards.

10-20-2011, 10:44 AM	#12
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by altovintner Folks: thanks to each of you who have posted so far. I currently have the DA55-300 kit lens that I use for taking bird pics. I find that it is best at a max. of about 250mm in the F8 +/- area. Given my shooting habits, I need a better 300mm (or perhaps a 400mm...) lens. Hence, I am trying to save my pennies to get a new one. Seems, based on what you guys are saying, that I might be advised to watch for the lenses like the A 300mm f2.8 offerings. I have seen two on the marketplace from European sellers, and I noticed that two are on Ebay, the lowest price of which is aboiut $2,500. But that is above my budget for now. How about an A*300mm f/4? It's small and inexpensive, with super resolution. MF of course, but auto aperture. They sell for +/- $600. Works well with a 1.4X TC too, or add a Pentax 1.7X for auto-focus. Unfortunately the 1.7X costs almost as much as the lens.

10-20-2011, 11:44 AM	#13
altovintner Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 74 Original Poster	Originally posted by audiobomber How about an A*300mm f/4? It's small and inexpensive, with super resolution. MF of course, but auto aperture. They sell for +/- $600. Works well with a 1.4X TC too, or add a Pentax 1.7X for auto-focus. Unfortunately the 1.7X costs almost as much as the lens. Hello audiobomber. Thanks for your suggestion. I have been watching a few 300mm f4's on Ebay lately. But, this insidious LBA affliction has me lusting for a 2.8. Need one? No. Want one? Yes.

10-20-2011, 01:34 PM	#15
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	I was watching one of these on ebay a little while ago, went for 719.00. I was almost about to buy it, but didn't. eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d?r

Anyone know anything about this 300mm f2.8 lens?

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