Tell him to sell it to JCO! There are a number of folks who like the Older K lenses. (I think of Daphne the Israeli who was collecting them.) They are generally 25%-35% bigger than the M versions of the same lens. Some think that Pentax compromised quality when they made them smaller. Others think the "look" produced by the lenses is better. I don't personally notice much of a difference, but that's me.
Overall, the K's aren't fetching much more than the M's. In some cases like the K135/3.5 I saw this AM, nobody even seemed to notice K vs M and the price was 15 or 20 Euros on eBay Germany. I'm trying to pick them up when I see them, but for a good price (~$50). Right now, prices on ebay are odd. Like I said, sell it to JCO for his $150 offer! Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Tell him I'll give $150 for it. > JCO > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Bill D. Casselberry [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Subject: Value opinion 120mm f2.8 ? > > Got a note from an ex-member this AM concerning the value > > of the SMCP 120mm f2.8 (K-version, not M). He's working a > > trade for a 4x5 system and asks an estimation of trade > > value of the 120mm. From what I have picked up through > > list-osmosis, this is one of the "desirable" old K's?. I > > got my 17mm f4 Tak from him and he says the 120mm is > > pristine - I believe him :^) > > > > ... anyway he's been keeping an eye on the list and it > > would be cool if some of our "lens specialists" could > > post some of their thoughts. For those w/ longish memories, > > it's Barry Brevik.
