I agree - get someone trustworthy to have a look at it, with a flashlight. I used to have one, in perfect condition, and they are good lenses.
Bob > > I've never had any luck buying stuff with problems like that. > And who knows what condensation damage on internat elements means. > Walk away or offer $25. > Regards, Bob S. > > On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 8:45 AM, Sam L <[email protected]> wrote: > > They are asking $90. Sounds like some somewhat serious > issues. The > > lens is over an hour away, so I would need to have a friend > out there > > go see it for me and maybe help me evaluate it over the phone. > > Yes or walk away? > > > > Thanks for your thoughts! > > > > "This manual focus lens is in fair condition. There is minor > > scratching on the rear element. > > The interior element has a few blemishes from condensation. > > > > That said, there are positive attributes to this lens. The > front glass is clear. > > It takes sharp pictures. It's only 6 1/2 inches long with the hood > > open--a compact size for a telephoto of this focal length. > > A Tiffen UV filter protects the front glass. " > > > > --------------------------- > > Sam > > > > -- > > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > > [email protected] > > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link > directly above and follow the directions. > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly > above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
