why is the 12-24 so stupidly expensive ?
Posted 12/03/2010 - 14:21
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Ask that to Pentax.
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 12/03/2010 - 14:45
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That's ludicrous, isn't it
... just another middle-aged guy with a hobby. I have an extreme macro learning site at extreme-macro.co.uk - Pentax-centric, your feedback and comments would be appreciated!
Posted 12/03/2010 - 15:15
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Jacobs lists the Samsung version of the lens for 538 GBP. And it can be found used on the forum from time to time at very reasonable prices.
I bought mine here (Samsung) and I must say it is an amazing lens!
I bought mine here (Samsung) and I must say it is an amazing lens!
Posted 12/03/2010 - 20:41
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No - he's getting the new beastie as soon as it's available over here
let the education continue
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
Posted 12/03/2010 - 21:15
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Mike-P wrote:
Must have RichardDay wrote:
I have a mint Samsung 12-24 for sale. Will be posting it up in the Classified section shortly, I just have to take some pictures of it.
Have you finally cracked?I have a mint Samsung 12-24 for sale. Will be posting it up in the Classified section shortly, I just have to take some pictures of it.
Why would anyone sell a 12-24
Hyram
Bodies: K20D (2), K10D, Super A, ME Super, Auto 110 SLR, X70, Optio P70
Pentax Glass: DA* 300, DA* 60-250, DA* 50-135, DA* 16-50, DA 70 Ltd, FA 31 Ltd, DA 35 Ltd, DA 18-55 (2), DA 12-24, DA 10-17, M 200, A 35-70, M 40, M 28, Converter-A 2X-S, 1.4X-S, AF 1.7, Pentax-110 50, Pentax-110 24
Other Glass: Sigma 105 macro, Sigma-A APO 75-300
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1 P, Pentax AF160FC ringflash, Pentax AF280T
Bodies: K20D (2), K10D, Super A, ME Super, Auto 110 SLR, X70, Optio P70
Pentax Glass: DA* 300, DA* 60-250, DA* 50-135, DA* 16-50, DA 70 Ltd, FA 31 Ltd, DA 35 Ltd, DA 18-55 (2), DA 12-24, DA 10-17, M 200, A 35-70, M 40, M 28, Converter-A 2X-S, 1.4X-S, AF 1.7, Pentax-110 50, Pentax-110 24
Other Glass: Sigma 105 macro, Sigma-A APO 75-300
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1 P, Pentax AF160FC ringflash, Pentax AF280T
Posted 12/03/2010 - 21:40
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Hyram wrote:
Why would anyone sell a 12-24
That's for me to know and others to wonder about!
Mike-P wrote:
Must have RichardDay wrote:
I have a mint Samsung 12-24 for sale. Will be posting it up in the Classified section shortly, I just have to take some pictures of it.
Have you finally cracked?I have a mint Samsung 12-24 for sale. Will be posting it up in the Classified section shortly, I just have to take some pictures of it.
Why would anyone sell a 12-24
Posted 15/03/2010 - 09:42
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Wait ... I thought the Samsung lenses didn't work on the KA mount - are they easily adaptable?
K-5; Siggy 10-20 f4, 30mm f1.4, 18-50mm f2.8, 70-200mm f2.8; Tammy 400mm f4, 500mm f8
Posted 15/03/2010 - 09:53
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The Samsung K mount lenses work exactly the same way. They are rebadged Pentax lenses.
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Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 15/03/2010 - 10:08
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Currys even had the Samsung 12-24mm for £199 at one point. Doubt there are any stocks left now though.
If you can't say something nice about Pentax, you won't say anything at all.
Apparently.
Apparently.
Posted 15/03/2010 - 10:12
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And there was the Great Terminal 5 Lens Frenzy of 2009... Amin scooped up most of them though, I just got the one.
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Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 15/03/2010 - 11:22
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So http://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/3557/Used-Samsung-12-24mm-F4-D-Xenon-Lens.html?... would work on a Pentax?
K-5; Siggy 10-20 f4, 30mm f1.4, 18-50mm f2.8, 70-200mm f2.8; Tammy 400mm f4, 500mm f8
Posted 15/03/2010 - 11:25
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whelmed wrote:
So http://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/3557/Used-Samsung-12-24mm-F4-D-Xenon-Lens.html?... would work on a Pentax?
Yes! So http://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/3557/Used-Samsung-12-24mm-F4-D-Xenon-Lens.html?... would work on a Pentax?
Same lens; different badge.
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Stockholm
Its so daft. I could buy a Nikon D90 together with Tokina 12-24 for just a little more than the Pentax 12-24.
I really do think Pentax need to review their pricing. The sooner the better as I want a 12-24.
/Ian