WTB Pentax 18-250mm
Posted 13/08/2011 - 07:43
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You can try the Tamron 18-250. When I bought my K20D I bought it together with the Pentax 18-250 but was not satisfied due to a too loose Zoom ring. The experts at Photo Walther told me, that the Tamron 18-250 and Pentax 18-250 are actually both from Tamron (not sure, if this true but I use the Tamron since 5 years, made more then 30.000 pictures with it - the optical quality is not perfect (no surprise) but it is still very good. However- the zoomring is now also rather loose
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Colors are the lack of darkness
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Posted 13/08/2011 - 10:56
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Thnaks, yes the Pentax and Tamron are basically the same lens but finding one is not easy.
I have never understood why Pentax discontinued it or did nor replace it. With shake reduction bodies it makes for a great travle/one lens solution.
I have never understood why Pentax discontinued it or did nor replace it. With shake reduction bodies it makes for a great travle/one lens solution.
Posted 13/08/2011 - 11:42
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DonaldM wrote:
I have never understood why Pentax discontinued it or did nor replace it. With shake reduction bodies it makes for a great travle/one lens solution.
Pentax discontinued it because Tamron did. They had little choice in the matter I suspect.I have never understood why Pentax discontinued it or did nor replace it. With shake reduction bodies it makes for a great travle/one lens solution.
A real shame Tamron won't produce the 18-270 for Pentax cameras.
Posted 18/08/2011 - 13:59
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Many thanks for the help given, but the Tamron has dust and whilst its not an issue that could change. There is a Pentax one on eBay but is unboxed with no hood, am prepared to wait but aware that it may be a long wait.If anyone does see one anywhere I would appreciate a heads up.
Posted 06/12/2011 - 18:58
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DonaldM wrote:
Many thanks for the help given, but the Tamron has dust and whilst its not an issue that could change. There is a Pentax one on eBay but is unboxed with no hood, am prepared to wait but aware that it may be a long wait.If anyone does see one anywhere I would appreciate a heads up.
If you're still looking, I have a Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM purchased in 11/10 with original box, accessories and paperwork on offer for, say, $350 plus postage from New York.
Many thanks for the help given, but the Tamron has dust and whilst its not an issue that could change. There is a Pentax one on eBay but is unboxed with no hood, am prepared to wait but aware that it may be a long wait.If anyone does see one anywhere I would appreciate a heads up.
Posted 06/12/2011 - 20:03
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You really need to start a new thread for that AirBoss, with full details and some pictures. I doubt that anyone will send $350 after one posting without a bit more to go on.
Welcome but please give a bit more for potential buyers.
Welcome but please give a bit more for potential buyers.
Best regards, John
Posted 06/12/2011 - 20:07
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johnriley wrote:
You really need to start a new thread for that AirBoss, with full details and some pictures. I doubt that anyone will send $350 after one posting without a bit more to go on.
Welcome but please give a bit more for potential buyers.
Fair enough. Thanks. Done.
You really need to start a new thread for that AirBoss, with full details and some pictures. I doubt that anyone will send $350 after one posting without a bit more to go on.
Welcome but please give a bit more for potential buyers.
Posted 07/12/2011 - 12:49
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SRS have a used Tamron 18-250mm at the moment £299, don't know if it's any good to you, just noticed it in their used section
jacqui
Posted 07/12/2011 - 18:48
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Saw it thanks,pure rip off at that price.Ffordes had a mint one recently for £159 !!
Posted 07/12/2011 - 18:57
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Really! Don't know the correct price of them as Ive never looked for one, Im surprised, srs are usually pretty good and usually come highly recommended.
jacqui
Posted 07/12/2011 - 20:57
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I have one - £200 inc postage. Very nice condition. Bought for £250 from SRS four months or so ago for a holiday and its not been used since.
Posted 08/12/2011 - 13:34
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Is it the Pentax or Tamron version ?
SRS sell the Nikon version new for £229 !!
SRS sell the Nikon version new for £229 !!
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