WTSell: Lens - Pentax FA* 80-200/2.8 Lens Mint w/ Lens Case, for Pentax Digital/Film SLR Cameras

[fengwei]

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Equipment Type: Lens
Equipment Brand: Pentax
Equipment Model: FA* 80-200/2.8 Lens Mint w/ Lens Case, for Pentax Digital/Film SLR Cameras
Price (S$): 2450
Description:
Selling my beloved FA*80-200 lens to raise fund 'cause I need cash for our next appointment to HDB to settle down our newly bought flat

The lens is in absolute mint condition w/ only one or two very faint light mark on the barrel, some nicks on the hood and tripod collar, that's all. Glass is as good as new, works as new too. And best of all, it takes wonderful photos. If you are looking at this lens, you should know how good it is. It's the only zoom lens that I've ever used which might be better than some good quality prime lenses within the range. I won't let it go if I didn't need the money.

Here are some quoted reviews of this lens:
(source from: Stan's Pentax Photography - FA*80-200 Reviews)

Doug Brewer - Count me among those who think the FA*80-200/2.8 is great to live with. Like most things photographic, there are compromises one is willing to make, and while the weight issue is real, I consider the resultant photos worth the trouble. I'd estimate that 70 percent of my current work is done with this lens. If you only include portraits, the percentage goes up to about 80. Trying to compose a portrait of an 18-month-old with a tripod-mounted fixed focal length lens can make you old before your time.

Phil - I can attest to the Pentax FA 80-200/2.8 ED IF. To start with, this is a great lens. Optically, I have never been disappointed with its performance. Although it's been said many times by this discuss group that this lens is a bit soft wide open, at both ends of it's focal length (80 mm and 200mm). After literally thousands of shots, I have only noticed a little softness around the edges while using the lens wide open at those focal lengths. At all other apertures and focal lengths this lens is tack sharp. I'm really not sure if the softness (when using it wide open at 80mm and 200mm) is entirely the lens , it might be a combination of lighting, type of film and developing technique that effects the final product. I think this may befood for a later discussion.

SudaMafud - No one, not even PENTAX, makes a better mid-range zoom.

Some more reviews of this lens can be found here:
FA*80-200 user reviews at Pentaxforums


Here is the actual lens:

Real Name: Feng Wei
Contact Number: 94281380

Condition of Item (as per guidelines): 10
Warranty Status: 1 week personal warranty

Package/Accessories/Extras:
Lens, front and rear caps, lens case

Additional Comments:
Meet up on the west side at mutual convenience. Please sms/call if interested.

Thanks and cheers!

 

[fengwei]

Several portrait samples I took w/ this lens and a K20D camera in JPG:

 

[fengwei]

Will send the lens oversea in a few days if can't find a buyer here

 

[fengwei]

Some more photos taken by his lens and K20D in JPG:

 

[fengwei]

SOLD! ...