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Forum: Sold Items
08-28-2015, 08:34 AM
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Thanks folks, the lens has sold and will be headed to a new home shortly.
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Forum: Sold Items
08-10-2015, 02:29 PM
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Price reduced to 950 USD, shipped. It really is a beautiful thing to have!
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Forum: Sold Items
07-29-2015, 09:16 AM
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I have reduced the asking price of this lens to 1050 USD.
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Forum: Sold Items
07-24-2015, 11:50 AM
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I think I'll go ahead and use my first bump for this weekend!
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Forum: Sold Items
07-21-2015, 10:48 AM
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I know this pain, because I bought it from the States... it was too special a chance to give up! Just looking to minimize my losses now.
Much thanks! I hope you are both correct; this lens deserves to be used lots.
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Forum: Sold Items
07-18-2015, 02:50 PM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
Pentax A* 85mm f1.4
Asking Price
950.00 USD
Item Location
Alberta (Canada)
Item Description
I obtained this beautiful lens from this marketplace a while ago to try it out. Although it felt right at home on my MX, I do prefer my smaller portrait lenses and I can't justify keeping this one.
I'd say this lens is in very good condition. The focus and aperture rings move and click nicely, respectively. I can't spot any scratches, cleaning marks, or fungus on the glass. There are a few dozen particles of dust throughout, but that is to be expected with such a large lens, and they definitely won't show up in your images. The body of the lens has some very minor wear marks, but no significant scratches or dents at all. If you'd like additional photos, please let me know!
The purchase price includes tracked and insured shipping to Canada and the USA. If you live somewhere else, let me know and I'll calculate a shipping cost for you. I'll pick up the Paypal fee.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent
Shipping Destinations
Worldwide
Shipping Charge
Included for Canada and USA
Shipping Services
Canada Post
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal
Return Policy & Additional Details
I'll take it back within two weeks if the item is not as described. Buyer pays return shipping.
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
02-07-2015, 12:11 AM
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What has Ricoh learned from their experience managing the Pentax system over the last year?
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Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways
12-13-2014, 05:22 PM
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Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways
12-10-2014, 07:55 PM
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what a lovely idea to drum up activity!
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-14-2013, 01:11 PM
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Some nice shots here. I love the mood created by the disarray of items in the first one.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-14-2013, 01:00 PM
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I love the character displayed here; thanks for sharing.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-14-2013, 12:59 PM
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Sharp! I love the Fionna costume.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-14-2013, 12:56 PM
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Fair enough! I would be comfortable with 350-400 if the lens were in good shape and I really wanted the wideangle.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-14-2013, 12:24 PM
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I was fortunate enough to get the M 20/4 for a good price. On digital, it's alright, but the constant need for colour correction is a bit of a bother. On film, however, it is a very exciting lens. I'd echo other thoughts in the thread, however: get a 21/3.2 if you aren't worried too much about full frame.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-14-2013, 09:05 AM
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Yet another 31 owner reporting in with nothing but satisfaction. It's a pricey lens but I have never been disappointed by it. My desire to buy new gear actually dried up considerably when I obtained it. I'd be fine if it were the only lens I had.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-14-2013, 08:59 AM
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I used my 31/1.8 on my K-5 on a hike on the Isle of Skye with rain flying sideways at me. I didn't have a good cloth or squeegee to get the water off of my front element, which was a major bummer. As soon as I was back at the car I left the lens in my camera bag and didn't touch it until the next day. It works like a charm. This is probably one of the benefits of screw-drive AF.
Mind you, I don't advocate taking non-WR lenses into the rain on a regular basis. But I have had good luck with it on occasion.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-14-2013, 08:46 AM
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That's fantastic! Be sure to lock up the gear in a secure place so that its condition does not deteriorate, eh?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-14-2013, 08:43 AM
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Ha. Quite. There are versions of this rule for large format photography as well.
I have to say, I have always used only primes, and they have served me well enough. I suspect that I would be a little less handy with a zoom for lack of practice, however. Oh, and one other reason to prefer primes: they are prettier!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-13-2013, 04:56 PM
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One point that I think has not been mentioned yet in this thread is reliability. Without a zoom motor or, in some cases, a focus motor, there is less that can go wrong with a prime. But I subscribe to all of the other reasons as well.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-11-2013, 11:35 PM
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Groundglass shots are always charming. I hope you are successful with your restoration.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-11-2013, 11:19 PM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-11-2013, 11:04 PM
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Aha, I see. I feel I should warn that some of the edited shots stand out quite a bit. At any rate, she does have lovely eyes!
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-11-2013, 10:02 PM
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Lovely photos, especially the first one.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-11-2013, 09:57 PM
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Always love a bit of astro. Do you go it alone? I find the outings most enjoyable with friends.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-11-2013, 09:55 PM
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Lovely shot of a beauty of a camera. I recently got my hands on a 6x7 kit but the body was beyond rescue. I hope the scans yield good results!
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