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cardiffgareth
Posted 18/09/2022 - 19:02 Link
Seen a few for sale already, one on ebay but says pictures coming and after many messages asking for images - nothing.

MPB has 2 for sale, one with moisture in the lens and the other has no hood. Bought a few things from them and it's always been junk, either broken or fungussed up so I've given up on their quality controls.

CeX Folkestone have one with a 2 year warranty but no mention of a lens hood and it's impossible to contact the store or even speak to anyone in the company over the phone!

All these lenses are up for £150.

So before I pull the trigger on the one on ebay with the seller who doesn't respond to messages or taking a chance on 4th time lucky with MPB, does anyone have one they want to sell?

I'm looking to pay the same so happy to go £150 for one and would rather get one from somewhere I trust before chancing it with the others.

Cash waiting, we'll not really, a bank transfer waiting
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Edited by cardiffgareth: 18/09/2022 - 19:10
smc
Posted 18/09/2022 - 21:14 - Helpful Comment Link
For what it’s worth I bought one from a member here and have been very happy with it - good build and IQ.
cardiffgareth
Posted 18/09/2022 - 21:18 Link
Thanks! Yes I had one also many years ago before I went full frame and I couldn't fault it. The K3ii I prefer as a walkabout camera over the K1 due to size and weight so having an all in one lens that's also WR is win win for me as my wife when we're on holiday doesn't appreciate the camera bag coming out with us for some reason
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MrB
Posted 18/09/2022 - 22:00 Link
A new one at SRS is £499 so the one from CEX at £150 with a 2 year warranty seems a bargain, even if it's without a hood.

Philip
cardiffgareth
Posted 18/09/2022 - 22:22 Link
The frustrating part is not knowing the condition or if it comes with a hood. Just wish you could call the store but alas you can't. The hood is circa £25 to buy so it starts to add up compared to others for sale.

If no joy here I'll take the plunge and cross my fingers!
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smc
Posted 19/09/2022 - 19:42 Link
cardiffgareth
Posted 19/09/2022 - 20:46 Link
Thanks, yes Defragged saw it also earlier and messaged me with it so great minds thinking alike. I've taken a punt and bought the CeX one so fingers crossed it's not a lemon!
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Mike-P
Posted 19/09/2022 - 21:59 Link
I saw the ffordes one as well last night but thought the rear of it looked a bit rough so didn't bother posting it here.
cardiffgareth
Posted 21/09/2022 - 16:48 Link
Well it's arrived. No front lens cap, an Olympus rear lens cap, no lens hood and the rear mount is heavily marked. I can get a refund tomorrow but I've asked for a discount on the lens instead and I'll get the lens hood and keep it. Cheapest hood online is £38!
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Lubbyman
Posted 21/09/2022 - 21:37 Link
Yes, but does the lens work OK???

Steve
MrB
Posted 21/09/2022 - 22:31 Link
Have you considered a screw-on hood?
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cardiffgareth
Posted 22/09/2022 - 10:12 Link
Yes lens works okay and I've been into Cardiff Camera Centre today and got a generic lens cap. I've asked for a partial refund based on the condition it arrived in and the lack of caps and awaiting a reply. If they do offer something I'll be put that towards the genuine hood. Funnily enough I spine with someone this morning who tried to sell a lens to CeX and was told they couldn't buy it in without the lens caps so this is hopeful for some sort of rebate.
Gareth Williams ARPS

My outfit: K1ii - Pentax D FA 24-70mm f2.8 - Pentax DA* 300mm f4 - Pentax modified DA* 60-250mm f4 - Irix 15mm Firefly - Pentax FA 35mm - FA 50mm f1.4 - Tamron SP 90mm macro - Pentax AF 540 FGZ II

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