A* 400mm f2.8

2009-07-17 Thread pdml
Thanks for the info, Jim. And tremendous thanks to all that replied. The info provided was very helpful. Thanks again. Jerome http://celebratelove.us/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: A* 400mm f2.8

2009-07-17 Thread paul stenquist
So what's the price? Is there a PDML discount? :-) Paul On Jul 17, 2009, at 4:36 PM, p...@familyfootprints.net p...@familyfootprints.net wrote: Thanks for the info, Jim. And tremendous thanks to all that replied. The info provided was very helpful. Thanks again. Jerome

Re: A* 400mm f2.8

2009-07-16 Thread Joseph Tainter
Jim King (who sometimes posts here) bought a used one about 12-18 months ago. I don't have his email address offhand, but you might find him at dpreview. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: A* 400mm f2.8

2009-07-16 Thread Joseph McAllister
jamesk8...@mac.com The other Joe On Jul 16, 2009, at 12:58 , Joseph Tainter wrote: Jim King (who sometimes posts here) bought a used one about 12-18 months ago. I don't have his email address offhand, but you might find him at dpreview. Joe Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com There

Re: A* 400mm f2.8

2009-07-16 Thread Jim King
Joseph Tainter wrote on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:58:58 -0700 Jim King (who sometimes posts here) bought a used one about 12-18 months ago. I don't have his email address offhand, but you might find him at dpreview. As I recall, I paid about $2800 for it from Adorama in excellent used

Re: A* 400mm f2.8

2009-07-16 Thread Larry Colen
On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 09:49:41PM -0400, Graydon wrote: On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 09:47:03PM -0400, p...@familyfootprints.net scripsit: Pentax Canada will still sell you one new, at list, which was (when I asked about a year ago), 13 kCAD. (I made delicate choking noises and politely

A* 400mm f2.8

2009-07-15 Thread pdml
Anyone know the going rate on the A* 400/2.8 ED [IF] lens these days? I think it's time to part with mine, but can't find much in terms of recent sale prices. My guess is that it's probably not worth it in the current economy, but I thought I'd ask around anyway. Thanks for any input. Jerome

Re: A* 400mm f2.8

2009-07-15 Thread Graydon
On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 09:47:03PM -0400, p...@familyfootprints.net scripsit: Anyone know the going rate on the A* 400/2.8 ED [IF] lens these days? I think it's time to part with mine, but can't find much in terms of recent sale prices. My guess is that it's probably not worth it in the

Re: A* 400mm f2.8

2009-07-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jerome, You might want to get some advice from Jostein who bought a big/fast lens in Texas last year. He might have some knowledge of prices around the world. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 8:47 PM, p...@familyfootprints.net wrote: Anyone know the going rate on the A* 400/2.8 ED [IF]

Re: A* 400mm f2.8

2009-07-15 Thread Larry Colen
On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 09:47:03PM -0400, p...@familyfootprints.net wrote: Anyone know the going rate on the A* 400/2.8 ED [IF] lens these days? I think it's time to part with mine, but can't find much in terms of recent sale prices. My guess is that it's probably not worth it in the current