lens prices

Jon, I can't see the dilemma. You'd be making a profit but that's nothing to be ashamed of. You'd still be offering it at a good price & in good condition.

I wouldn't package the 2 together for a sale as I don't think you'd get the going price then. It's unlikely you'll find 2 bidders who really want both lenses, so you'll attract bidders who'll want to sell the lesser value lens onwards & as such will factor in the loss on postage & fees etc.

Mike, mine didn't include a pouch when I bought it brand new. But I can't say if there should be one or not.

Ah ok thanks.
Its just that I recently bought a 55-300mm off here used and it came with a Pentax pouch which I found suprising considering the 12-24mm didnt even though it was a lot more expensive.
Or is it not included with the 55-300mm and I was just lucky?

I think that only the DA* lenses come with a soft pouch.

My 10-17mm came with a pouch Hyram, didn't yours ?

Several of the DA lenses I have bought have some with pouches.

The only DA lens that I've bought which came witth a case was also the 55-300, which was surprising as other than the two kit lenses, this is the cheapest I've bought.

Re. the 12-24 vs the 17-70, while the latter is good it's not quite as good as the former IMO, which is an amazing lens.

I do not think they come with one. None was included in the box.

The 12-24 is amazing. I think it produces some stunning results and thats what has prompted me to go for the 17-70 thinking it will be as good and nearly cover the range of 2 lenses, but giving me the coverage I use.

Does anyone on here have one and are local to Donington Park/East Midlands Airport and willing to let me try it out.

My Pentax 55-300mm came with a case.

You are correct - it did.

I had forgotten that I keep one of my 'kit' lenses in it

You would think that the DA 12-24 would come with a pouch, given its price, but it is clearly listed as an optional accessory.

IIRC Apr08 1GBP~200YEN, now 1GBP~145YEN --> price rise!

FWIW I can't see the yen staying this high forever - it's not good for their export based economy.

True. But with that reasoning shouldn't the pentax prices have gone up as well?

Is this the dawn of the LSA (lens selling addiction)

Well considering I got £166 for a Pentax K 300mm f4 with a small chip in the glass I would have to say yes.
I have a M42 mount Vivitar 90mm f2.8 macro lens on Ebay atm and its up to £132 without all the final bidding .. I tried to sell it on the USA Pentax forum 6 months ago and couldn't get £60 for it.