Hi all,
Well, what a grand week's shopping I've had.
Last Saturday I picked up the SMC-A* 85/1.4 for NZ$800 (about US$330). I
posted about that earlier so I won't dwell on it.
This evening I just added another bargain. I am now the proud owner of an
SMC-A* 300/4, in near-perfect condition complete with its original cap and
case, for which I paid the grand sum of NZ$500 (about US$200). The only
mark on it is a small scratch on the barrel near the serial number.
I also picked up a decent metal hood for it as I noticed that the built-in hood is
barely adequate (it'll do the job if I can't be bothered carrying the other one).
It's such a pity this lens doesn't have a built-in tripod shoe, and I would
definitely like it to focus a bit closer without resorting to an extension tube.
Apart from all that it's rather a nice piece of glass :) I can't wait to go shooting
with it during the weekend.
I'm having a little trouble trying to find what the A*300/4 normally sells for on
the secondhand market; if anyone would like to fill me in I'd appreciate it.
BTW, the 1000mm f/8 and wooden tripod I keep mentioning appears to be still
for sale. Drop me a line and I'll send you a link...
Cheers,
- Dave
David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec)
http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/
"Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up,
while children are allowed to run free on the streets?" -- Garfield
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