Best place to try Pentax/K-mount lenses in London?
Posted 25/06/2012 - 20:15
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srs microsystems see add on page
k-5, K-5ii,60-250 f4, 50 f1.4 af,17-70 f4, 100mm macro wr,siggy 10-20 siggy 100-300f4
Posted 27/06/2012 - 10:32
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The London branch of CameraWorld does stock some Pentax kit, it's near Oxford Street at the TCR end.
Bodies: K5IIs, K7, MZ5n, LX, MV
Lenses: DA*16-50, DA18-55WR, DA18-135, DAL35, M50 F2, A50 f1.4, FA50 f1.4, DA*50-135, DA55-300, Tamron 70-300, DFA 100 WR Macro, M135 f3.5, Sigma 120-400 APO DG HSM, Tokina 500 f8.0
Flash: Metz 58, Metz 48
Accessories: BG4, Pentax right angle finder, Pentax mirror adaptor lens, O-ME53 Viewfinder Loupe
Auto 110 System: Auto 110, Winder, 18mm, 24mm, 50mm, 70mm, 20-40mm, AF100P, 1.7x telecon
Lenses: DA*16-50, DA18-55WR, DA18-135, DAL35, M50 F2, A50 f1.4, FA50 f1.4, DA*50-135, DA55-300, Tamron 70-300, DFA 100 WR Macro, M135 f3.5, Sigma 120-400 APO DG HSM, Tokina 500 f8.0
Flash: Metz 58, Metz 48
Accessories: BG4, Pentax right angle finder, Pentax mirror adaptor lens, O-ME53 Viewfinder Loupe
Auto 110 System: Auto 110, Winder, 18mm, 24mm, 50mm, 70mm, 20-40mm, AF100P, 1.7x telecon
Posted 27/06/2012 - 10:37
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I have tried out lense in Spectrum before, particularly Sigma lenses - they are at the Euston road end of TCR near Warren Street tube. However, I seem to recall that there have been some negative comments on this site regarding this retailer.
My personal experiance is only trying out lenses and not actually buying from there.
My personal experiance is only trying out lenses and not actually buying from there.
Bodies: K5IIs, K7, MZ5n, LX, MV
Lenses: DA*16-50, DA18-55WR, DA18-135, DAL35, M50 F2, A50 f1.4, FA50 f1.4, DA*50-135, DA55-300, Tamron 70-300, DFA 100 WR Macro, M135 f3.5, Sigma 120-400 APO DG HSM, Tokina 500 f8.0
Flash: Metz 58, Metz 48
Accessories: BG4, Pentax right angle finder, Pentax mirror adaptor lens, O-ME53 Viewfinder Loupe
Auto 110 System: Auto 110, Winder, 18mm, 24mm, 50mm, 70mm, 20-40mm, AF100P, 1.7x telecon
Lenses: DA*16-50, DA18-55WR, DA18-135, DAL35, M50 F2, A50 f1.4, FA50 f1.4, DA*50-135, DA55-300, Tamron 70-300, DFA 100 WR Macro, M135 f3.5, Sigma 120-400 APO DG HSM, Tokina 500 f8.0
Flash: Metz 58, Metz 48
Accessories: BG4, Pentax right angle finder, Pentax mirror adaptor lens, O-ME53 Viewfinder Loupe
Auto 110 System: Auto 110, Winder, 18mm, 24mm, 50mm, 70mm, 20-40mm, AF100P, 1.7x telecon
Posted 27/06/2012 - 17:45
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Ok thanks for the advice. Might make one trip to central london to try all these.
Posted 28/06/2012 - 07:20
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beakynet wrote:
I have tried out lense in Spectrum before, particularly Sigma lenses - they are at the Euston road end of TCR near Warren Street tube. However, I seem to recall that there have been some negative comments on this site regarding this retailer.
My personal experiance is only trying out lenses and not actually buying from there.
Spectrum do have a good range of Pentax and Sigma lenses in stock, just don't expect friendly service or great prices and you won't be disapointed.
I have tried out lense in Spectrum before, particularly Sigma lenses - they are at the Euston road end of TCR near Warren Street tube. However, I seem to recall that there have been some negative comments on this site regarding this retailer.
My personal experiance is only trying out lenses and not actually buying from there.
Posted 28/06/2012 - 09:13
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Mike_L_76 wrote:
If you are looking to buy from Spectrum then do some research beforehand on prices. Their approach when I have been in there is to refuse to give you a price and ask you what you want to pay. They then ask for proof of any other prices you suggest. They wanted a written quote before they would match a price I suggested! Not sure why they think I would go to the trouble of getting a written quote and then coming back so that Spectrum could make the sale...beakynet wrote:
I have tried out lense in Spectrum before, particularly Sigma lenses - they are at the Euston road end of TCR near Warren Street tube. However, I seem to recall that there have been some negative comments on this site regarding this retailer.
My personal experiance is only trying out lenses and not actually buying from there.
Spectrum do have a good range of Pentax and Sigma lenses in stock, just don't expect friendly service or great prices and you won't be disapointed.I have tried out lense in Spectrum before, particularly Sigma lenses - they are at the Euston road end of TCR near Warren Street tube. However, I seem to recall that there have been some negative comments on this site regarding this retailer.
My personal experiance is only trying out lenses and not actually buying from there.
[note it has been a couple of years since I last went so they may be much nicer now]
You will only prise my 43Ltd from my cold, dead hands...
Posted 28/06/2012 - 23:19
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Just steer clear of Spectrum, unless you like pressure sales and rude condescending replies to questions (and inaccurate advice!)
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I was wondering whether there were any places in london where you can try pentax or pentax mount lenses bacause I'm looking to try out lenses such as the Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 and Tamron 17-50mm f2.8. The only high street store seems to be Jessops, which doesn't have such a great selection, no pentax mount lenses. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot!
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