Give yourself a present. This is the older, non-DG version. It is also the non-macro version (which means that it is better at 200 mm than the current macro version). I will part with it sadly, but just acquired the FA* 80-200 F2.8.
This one is a classic: Sharp across the zoom range and a very good performer overall. I have had it about 4-1/2 years, but haven't used it much since Pentax's DSLRs came out. The optics are fine, with a little dust inside that won't affect images. (It hasn't affected mine.) The body is perfect except for a small area at the tripod collar where the paint has rubbed down to metal. This really is very small. It lacks the hood and has a replacement front cap. The rear cap is original. The current, macro version of this lens is not available in Pentax mount, and it is not clear if it will be any time soon. When it does become available, the macro version is not as good at 200 mm. as this lens. On the used market this lens is nearly unobtainable. Many people want one. Holiday price: U.S. $950.00 + shipping. Contact me if interested: jtainter at mindspring dot com It would bring this much on eBay, possibly a bit more. Happy weekend, all. Joe -- 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.
