No disrespect meant, by the way. Thanks for the responses. It's a little hard for me to get out for wild goose chases like this with a growing family, but I suppose I'll try to sneak out of work early some day this week to go visit the lens. If/when I go, I will bring the camera and computer to take pictures and look at them right away.
I know scratches on the rear element is considered worse than those on the front. Any guidelines on the usability of such a problem? Thanks again ..... Sam On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 11:39 AM, Bob Sullivan <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. > -- --------------------------- 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.
