Sam, I know the value of the lens. I have both the A* and M* versions of it. It is a favorite of mine, but... It is getting a little old and repair parts are scarse, plus getting defects resolved in the middle of a lens is trouble. Good Luck, Bob S.
On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 9:44 AM, Sam L <[email protected]> wrote: > 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_CameraAccessories_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.
