Pentax K 30mm f/2.8 ?

[ben conover]

Hi, anyone used this lens? I have not seen it for sale much, is it a rarity?

 

I just bought one as part of a set, and would like to know what it might be

worth, etc.

 

Many thanks.

[ben conover]

http://216.239.59.104/search?q=cache:ZYb_jwdiQFgJ:stans-photography.info/All_Lenses_Index.html+Pentax+K+30mm+f/2.8&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=4

 

I found this link about Pentax lenses. Apparently the K 30mm f/2.8 is 'a bit special' and quite rare. However, I would love to hear from users of this lens regarding using it. How much is it worth in mint condition?

 

Many thanks.

[stemked]

I cannot say 'in mint condition' but they seem to run (when they rarely show up) in the $180-280 range on ebay.

[ben conover]

Hey, thanks Douglas. I was reading past threads, and your advice about getting a tripod is something I must do immediately.

I currently have a lightweight one which is ok for some light stuff, but useless for large format.

 

I'm a little surprised at the high prices you mentioned for the K 30mm f/2.8

 

I bought the ME super, K 30mm f/2.8, and M 200mm f/4 for U.S. $288 with postage paid from Australia. Some wonderful bargains aout there. I hope to use the lenses with a dslr someday. Until then I will look forwrd to the dinky ME super.

 

Cheers from Ireland.

[Jochen_S]

I assume I've seen one in a local shop for a bit less about 2 years ago. I didn't buy it because I rarely shoot film with Pentax anymore, and don't like non-A lenses on the *istD.

 

According to Boz it should be a gem like the 28mm f3.5.

[stemked]

First for Jochen- I maybe in error, but I think the 30mm f2.8 is a KA lens.

 

As to lens prices, as you can guess its anyone's guess how much a given lens is used is going to sell for. I kept telling myself to wait on the 85mm f1.4 A until the price went down from $400 (they now sell often well over $1000!); what did I know?

 

If a lens is preceived to be rare it's value seems to go sky-high. On the other side I remember just a few years ago when the old 40mm f2.8 pancake lenses (an M lens)were regularly selling well over $200, now you are lucky to sell one for half that price.

[ben conover]

Douglas, I think $1,000 is too high for the 85mm 1.4 anyways. I need a lens between 50-135 and of course the 85mm 1.4 would be perfect except the price it astronomical. Any tips?

 

Cheers.

[stemked]

I agree, $1000 IS too much for the 85mm f1.4 A. But I have seen two sell above that price, one at $1200! Go figure.

[steven_moseley1]

Hiya,

 

"First for Jochen- I maybe in error, but I think the 30mm f2.8 is a KA lens"

 

Incorrect..the Pentax 30/2.8 is not a KA lens. It was from the first range of Pentax K bayonet lenses and is simply referred to as a Pentax SMC or SMC-K lens.

 

The KA lenses were the last range of K lenses produced in the 80's for multi mode use with cameras like the Super-A.

 

 

cheers Steve.

[ben conover]

Thanks Steve, I'm sure 2.8 will be plenty fast enough for my needs but I'm also gonna get a 35 F/2 just to be sure.

[stemked]

Thanks Steven, I stand corrected.