My belief is the relative scarcity of these two FA lenses has contributed to higher used prices. I don't know what plan Pentax has for them, but they may not command the same production resources as their other products.
Older glass isn't something I follow too closely. Given the choice between a K 35/2 and an FA 35/2, I'd probably pick the FA, despite the better build quality of the K; I appreciate the FA's additional features too much. t On 6/10/05 9:00, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > Are you suggesting, then, that it's scarcity that drives the price of K > lenses, or are you just commenting on the FA 35/2.0? And where does the FA > 20/2.8 fit into this? > > Shel > > >> [Original Message] >> From: Tim Sherburne ] > >> I've been watching the FA 35/2 for awhile, and it seems to be scarcity > that >> drives its price. It seems to eternally be on back-order at B&H. >> >> The FA 20/2.8 is in stock at the moment, but unfortunately my liquidity is >> on back order. :) >> >> Tim >> >> On 6/10/05 8:19, Shel Belinkoff wrote: >> >>> So, what do those prices suggest? Scarcity? Quality? Collector status? >>> >>> Shel >>> >>>> John Whittingham >>>> Fri, 10 Jun 2005 06:06:09 -0700 >>> >>>> A lovely SMC K 35mm f/2 sold for $276: >>>> >>>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7520967263 >>> >>> How about these two from the UK. >>> >>> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7517312491 >>> >>> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7519160366 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> > > > >
