That is over-priced in my opinion. I believe I paid about £200- for mine, about 12 years ago. Although they are good lenses they are not in the same league as the other green * A lenses, such as the 85/1.4 and the 135/1.8], both of which I also used to have.
Nevertheless, the one on sale is worth looking at at that price. Over an hour away isn't far - I commute over an hour each way every day. Why not go see it yourself? Personally I would not trust this thing about condensation blemishes on the inside - that sounds like it's not condensation - fungus sounds more likely, in which case I wouldn't touch it with a bargepole. Bob > > Did you note that it is a "star" series lens and seems pretty rare? > The one one ebay is going for $770 usd. > > http://cgi.ebay.com/PENTAX-M-STAR-SMC-300MM-F4-PRIME-LENS-AND- > CASE-/370344954939?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_CameraAcces > sories_CameraLensesFilters_JN&hash=item563a478c3b > > Seems like it might be worth putting a little effort into it... > > > >On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 9:51 AM, Bob Sullivan > <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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. > > > > > > -- > --------------------------- > 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.
