Pentax FA 28-105
Just came across another FS zoom - a 28-105, this time. Not 100% sure which variant it is, but I think it's most likely to be this one: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/zooms/short/FA28-105f4-5.6-ii.html As usual, I would like to ask for opinions on the performance, reasonable price level etc. Hmmm... Seems like I've been posting a lot to this list lately. Must be a slow week at work... - Toralf
Re: Pentax FA 28-105
I picked this zoom up in the all-black version http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/zooms/short/FA28-105f4-5.6-ii_black.jpg (much nicer looking than the silver, I think) from KEH. As it has the reputation of being the worst of the three Pentax 28-105 variants (and a Tamron rebadged lens), I didn't know what to expect, but it performs quite well. I have had all three 28-105 types at one time and I still have this lens and the power zoom. This IF lens is sharp, contrasty, and significantly lighter and more compact than the powerzoom version, even though it takes 62mm filters. It comes with the bayonet hood and the barrel doesn't rotate when focusing, so polarizers are easier to use (although the hood doesn't have the little removable door at the bottom, like the new 28-105, which makes using a polarizer even easier). And though it shares the telescoping barrel design of the new 28-105, making it seem long and a bit delicate when zoomed out to 105mm, it feels a bit sturdier than the newest 28-105 version (though the powerzoom still feels the sturdiest of all three). It should sell, used, for about $125 USD in excellent-plus condition from a retailer, closer to $100 on eBay, perhaps. Joe Just came across another FS zoom - a 28-105, this time. Not 100% sure which variant it is, but I think it's most likely to be this one: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/zooms/short/FA28-105f4-5.6-ii.html As usual, I would like to ask for opinions on the performance, reasonable price level etc. Hmmm... Seems like I've been posting a lot to this list lately. Must be a slow week at work... - Toralf -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle Cornell News Office 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/Chronicle/Chronicle.html
FS: Pentax FA 28-105 F4-5.6 (Pentax Made)
I have for sale the FA 28-105 F4-5.6 (58mm thread) zoom lens. It is in EX+ condition. This is the Power Zoom version that Pentax made. Its a nice lens and takes great photos. I'm selling it since it has become redundant. I have other lenses now with those focal lengths. It will come with the caps. Asking $85 plus your choice of shipping. Thanks, Chad
FS: Pentax FA 28-105 f/4-5.6 powerzoom
As I wrote in a previous message, I recently picked up the new Pentax 28-105 f3.2-4.5 lens in black for my PZ-1 (though if I had known that BH would start offering the black version and listing it as an imported item ...) I'm now offering for sale the 28-105 powerzoom lens I got a couple of months ago from a list member. It's in very nice shape, great glass and very good + cosmetics. It's just so much larger and heavier than the two 28-105 versions that followed it ... and I don't really use the power zoom functions. Images from it are sharp and contrasty, though, it has nice flare control and focuses quite close. Photos of the lens are at: http://people.clarityconnect.com/webpages/wilensky/eBay/28-105_side.jpg http://people.clarityconnect.com/webpages/wilensky/eBay/28-105_rear.jpg There is a small crack around the plastic collar of the zoom set button on the side of the lens, which doesn't affect function at all: http://people.clarityconnect.com/webpages/wilensky/eBay/28-105_button.jpg I'm asking $150, a bit less than I paid for it. If anyone would like a package deal that includes a well-used FA 28-70 f/4, I'll let both go for $200 including shipping. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Staff Writer Media Technology Services 1150 Comstock Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853-2601 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] tel: 607-255-1575 fax: 607-255-9873 Please visit our Web site at http://www.mediasrv.cornell.edu
Re: Pentax FA 28-105
It looks like the power zoom model. Seller probably just doesn't know. Ask for a photo of the other side to see if the pz switch is there. Good price - grab it. Joe P.S. I've found that this lens balances nicely on the MZ-S. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax FA 28-105
I agree, it looks like my 28-105 PZ lensand you would think the seller should know as the seller is Columbus Camera Group in Ohio..scares me if a camera store cannot recognize what model a standard zoom lens actually is. But then again, maybe they do not know what the price ought to be either! :) John - Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2002 12:28 PM Subject: Re: Pentax FA 28-105 It looks like the power zoom model. Seller probably just doesn't know. Ask for a photo of the other side to see if the pz switch is there. Good price - grab it. Joe P.S. I've found that this lens balances nicely on the MZ-S. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax FA 28-105
Looks exactly like my FA28-105 with power zoom. It could be that the seller doesn't have a body with the power zoom contacts and therefore doesn't think it available. However, the ring that switches from power to manual should still work. - Original Message - From: Gary Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Users Group [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2002 12:11 PM Subject: Pentax FA 28-105 Did/does Pentax make a black lens like the above that was *not* a Power Zoom? I'm looking at an auction that shows what appears to be a PZ model but the seller says it's not. The item number is: 1319691502 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1319691502 Advise?? Thanks! Later, Gary - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax FA 28-105
On Sat, 12 Jan 2002 15:17:55 -0500, Bill Owens wrote: Looks exactly like my FA28-105 with power zoom. It could be that the seller doesn't have a body with the power zoom contacts and therefore doesn't think it available. However, the ring that switches from power to manual should still work. If I manage to win it, I'll be sure to rub it in, er, I mean let ya'll know... :-) Later, Gary - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax FA 28-105
If the seller has the box, finding the product number would go a long way toward identifying which version of the lens it is. Doug At 11:11 AM -06001/12/02, Gary Murphy wrote, or at least typed: Did/does Pentax make a black lens like the above that was *not* a Power Zoom? I'm looking at an auction that shows what appears to be a PZ model but the seller says it's not. The item number is: 1319691502 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1319691502 Advise?? Thanks! Later, Gary -- Douglas Forrest Brewer Ashwood Lake Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alphoto.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Pentax FA 28-105/3.2-4.5 (WAS: Pentax says there will come new AF lenses...)
Dennis wrote: Sorry for delay, this material was published yesterday: Pentax present new 28-105/3.2-4.5 lens www.mtu-net.ru/penta/news/2001/pentax_lens35_28_105_eng.shtm l So thats it then. A new selection of ultra compact zoom lenses to match the size os the MZ-series cameras. I guess these are entry level zoom lenses. Probably more to come along similar lines... No pictures of it yet? Pl - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Pentax FA 28-105/3.2-4.5 (WAS: Pentax says there will come new AF lenses...)
Is it made by Pentax? Do Tamron not do a 28-105 which may be being rebadged here? Rob Brigham -Original Message- From: Pl Jensen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 22 February 2001 12:54 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pentax FA 28-105/3.2-4.5 (WAS: Pentax says there will come new AF lenses...) Dennis wrote: Sorry for delay, this material was published yesterday: Pentax present new 28-105/3.2-4.5 lens www.mtu-net.ru/penta/news/2001/pentax_lens35_28_105_eng.shtm l So thats it then. A new selection of ultra compact zoom lenses to match the size os the MZ-series cameras. I guess these are entry level zoom lenses. Probably more to come along similar lines... No pictures of it yet? Pl - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax FA 28-105/3.2-4.5 (WAS: Pentax says there will come new AF lenses...)
Pal, this information will not come up . Is there another site address that could be used? DG At 01:53 PM 2/22/01 +0100, you wrote: Dennis wrote: Sorry for delay, this material was published yesterday: Pentax present new 28-105/3.2-4.5 lens www.mtu-net.ru/penta/news/2001/pentax_lens35_28_105_eng.shtm l So thats it then. A new selection of ultra compact zoom lenses to match the size os the MZ-series cameras. I guess these are entry level zoom lenses. Probably more to come along similar lines... No pictures of it yet? Pl - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax FA 28-105/3.2-4.5 (WAS: Pentax says there will come new AF lenses...)
Hi, You need to paste the "1" on the end of the address www.mtu-net.ru/penta/news/2001/pentax_lens35_28_105_eng.shtml Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: "dick graham" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 6:42 AM Subject: Re: Pentax FA 28-105/3.2-4.5 (WAS: Pentax says there will come new AF lenses...) Pal, this information will not come up . Is there another site address that could be used? DG At 01:53 PM 2/22/01 +0100, you wrote: Dennis wrote: Sorry for delay, this material was published yesterday: Pentax present new 28-105/3.2-4.5 lens www.mtu-net.ru/penta/news/2001/pentax_lens35_28_105_eng.shtm l So thats it then. A new selection of ultra compact zoom lenses to match the size os the MZ-series cameras. I guess these are entry level zoom lenses. Probably more to come along similar lines... No pictures of it yet? Pl - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Pentax FA 28-105/3.2-4.5 (WAS: Pentax says there will come new AF lenses...)
Try this, I found there was a slash where an underscore was needed. Worked my way back to /penta which had a link to news_2001 and there is was! www.mtu-net.ru/penta/news_2001/pentax_lens35_28_105_eng.shtm Rob BRigham -Original Message- From: dick graham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 22 February 2001 14:42 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax FA 28-105/3.2-4.5 (WAS: Pentax says there will come new AF lenses...) Pal, this information will not come up . Is there another site address that could be used? DG At 01:53 PM 2/22/01 +0100, you wrote: Dennis wrote: Sorry for delay, this material was published yesterday: Pentax present new 28-105/3.2-4.5 lens www.mtu-net.ru/penta/news/2001/pentax_lens35_28_105_eng.shtm l So thats it then. A new selection of ultra compact zoom lenses to match the size os the MZ-series cameras. I guess these are entry level zoom lenses. Probably more to come along similar lines... No pictures of it yet? Pl - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax FA 28-105/3.2-4.5 (WAS: Pentax says there will come new AF lenses...)
So thats it then. A new selection of ultra compact zoom lenses to match the size os the MZ-series cameras. I guess these are entry level zoom lenses. Probably more to come along similar lines... No pictures of it yet? Pl Makes sense. Pentax has been getting a lot of new patents for zoom lens designs during the last few months. David S. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Pentax FA 28-105/3.2-4.5 (WAS: Pentax says there will come newAF lenses...)
On Thu, 22 Feb 2001, Joseph Tainter wrote: Hooray - it has a 58 mm. filter diameter, so about $100 - $150 will not have to be spent on new filters. The 58 mm. diameter is a Pentax standard, increasing the likelihood that this is a genuine Pentax lens. As I understand it, the new Pentax 28-105 is a genuine Pentax lens, and is not part-Tamron like the current 28-105. chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
