Why the difference?
Posted 25/08/2008 - 18:38
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They are marketed by different companies, and prices are set on their best estimates of what the market will pay.
The second-hand price of a Samsung lens is likely to be lower than that of a Pentax lens, so the latter is perhaps the smarter buy.
Brand-names count.
G
The second-hand price of a Samsung lens is likely to be lower than that of a Pentax lens, so the latter is perhaps the smarter buy.
Brand-names count.
G
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Posted 25/08/2008 - 18:40
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Brand name! So if you don't care about the name , go for the Samsung. If you can actually find one, that is.
Martin.
Martin.
Posted 25/08/2008 - 18:49
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You may not care about the brand name, but a subsequent buyer might. When selling it's a good idea not to project our own notions into the sale. A typical example is thinking that your buyer can't afford something. Buyers can be very surprising!
Best regards, John
Posted 25/08/2008 - 18:52
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Yes there is one here
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Roy
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Roy
Pentax K3 gripped,and some lenses
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pentaxroy/
my pbase gallery
Posted 25/08/2008 - 18:55
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Malo1961 wrote:
Brand name! So if you don't care about the name , go for the Samsung. If you can actually find one, that is.
Martin.
The point I was making is that when you sell the lens, the Pentax is likely to fetch more. So financially, it MAY be a better investment.Brand name! So if you don't care about the name , go for the Samsung. If you can actually find one, that is.
Martin.
Optically, I am sure there is no difference.
G
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Posted 25/08/2008 - 18:57
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I fogot to mention that I have a 10-17mm Pentax on eBay at the moment. Condition is as new in every respect.
I also have a spotless 43mm on there, as new and boxed.
You can't say "as new" on eBay, but you can here!
I also have a spotless 43mm on there, as new and boxed.
You can't say "as new" on eBay, but you can here!
Best regards, John
Posted 25/08/2008 - 19:41
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Not going to Nikon too John?!?
Dan
Dan
K-3, a macro lens and a DA*300mm...
Posted 25/08/2008 - 19:48
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Not going to Nikon too John?!?
No, definitely not. Just making room for some new Pentax lenses....
Not going to Nikon too John?!?
Best regards, John
Posted 25/08/2008 - 20:02
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Looking at 18-250mm for Sue (she always has the wrong lens on...) and maybe the 55-300mm for me. Then maybe the 100mm D-FA Macro.
Best regards, John
Posted 25/08/2008 - 20:35
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johnriley wrote:
For a moment I thought John had exclusive access to the new Pentax Lens Roadmap
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Not going to Nikon too John?!?
No, definitely not. Just making room for some new Pentax lenses....Not going to Nikon too John?!?
Z-1p, K-1, P50
F50 1.7. SMC-FAs 24, 35, 50 1.4, 85, 135. HD-FA15-30, DFA24-70, D-FA*70-200. The SMC-FA Limited Trinity.
Metz 45 CL-4, AF500FTZ. AF540FGZ.
Some Mamiya and some Nikon, and a Canon T70.
F50 1.7. SMC-FAs 24, 35, 50 1.4, 85, 135. HD-FA15-30, DFA24-70, D-FA*70-200. The SMC-FA Limited Trinity.
Metz 45 CL-4, AF500FTZ. AF540FGZ.
Some Mamiya and some Nikon, and a Canon T70.
Posted 26/08/2008 - 01:49
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Pwynnej wrote:
It is interesting how they took that "off the air" if you likejohnriley wrote:
For a moment I thought John had exclusive access to the new Pentax Lens RoadmapQuote:
Not going to Nikon too John?!?
No, definitely not. Just making room for some new Pentax lenses....Not going to Nikon too John?!?
Probably because they don't want people to realise that the DA15, DA30, and DA55 are actually going to take as long as the 60-250
(edit: forgot to include quote)
http://www.behance.net/robbranigan
K20D, DA18-55II, FA50 1.4, DA10-17
To buy: Metz 58 AF-1, DA*50-135, DA12-24, DA100M
K20D, DA18-55II, FA50 1.4, DA10-17
To buy: Metz 58 AF-1, DA*50-135, DA12-24, DA100M
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and the Samsung 10-17mm fisheye is £260 (best price).
Will there be a difference:
Roy
Roy
Pentax K3 gripped,and some lenses
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