Luminous Landscape Forum
Equipment & Techniques => For Sale => Topic started by: atlnq9 on March 28, 2015, 07:00:19 pm
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For sale is my Pentax 645 A* 600mm f5.6. I am asking $2900USD. Located in Phoenix, Arizona region; welcome to see and inspect in person if desired.
Lens includes:
Front 128mm Pentax protective filter
Standard filter drawer
Really Right Stuff lens plate
Lens cap
RARE drop in circular polariser with case and cloth
Pentax 1.4x teleconverter
Pelican case
Lens strap
Glass is in excellent condition. Lens body is in good condition, no dents but does have minor rub marks and scratches to the paint. Focus is smooth and limiter functions as it should. Works flawlessly on my 645D and has delivered many amazing photos. The telephoto lens on a medium format body whether film or digital produces a look that can't be matched by smaller formats. However, with a 645 to Pentax K adapter (or even to a Nikon or Canon mount for that matter) would produce great results.
This lens model is one of the best examples of Pentax's devotion to professional outdoor photography with medium format; an absolutely legendary lens. The ergonomics of the lens are outstanding from the top handle, to the smooth focusing, the detail of the double extending/collapsing built in lens hood. The drop in circular polariser is a absolute must which is a superb aid to contrast when deal with glarey conditions such as deserts or rock landscapes. While the lens takes some practice to gain full performance from it specifically on moving wildlife; when it works out you will be in love and in awe. This lens provided excellent shots when I lived in Africa; you can't beat the look and feel of telephoto on medium format.
More pictures available here:
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/24-photographic-equipment-sale/291287-sale-pentax-645-600mm-f5-6-accessories.html
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Easter Sale, $2799 Friday through Monday only.
Fantastic lens; why is nobody interested? Paired with a Pentax 645z this will run circles around any other medium format telephoto kit. Think of the trips you can afford with cost savings from a Hassy back and body with a 300mm 2.8 and converter. That is like 15 trips to Africa.
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I can vouch for the quality of this glass.
I can also vouch for how Andrew conducts himself with these sales.
I'm sorry to see him parting with this beauty!
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Bump, make a reasonable offer.
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Bump, not even a single unreasonable offer was received; what is wrong. Cheaper than anything on ebay and in far better condition with accessories than the cheapest that is listed.
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If I needed it now, I'd give you an offer Andrew, as I enjoyed my time with this beauty!
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Bump, price lowered. $2600
alatreille, thanks for the comments. It really is a great lens that served me well.
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Bump, going to ebay before too long. Price will go back up to cover ebay fees then...
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