Thank you, gents - the cats were in a photogenic mood that day, and the light was perfect too! These shots were the first time I'd used the lens...I'd recommend it without hesitation as a lightweight lens that will deliver good all-round results at a very affordable price point. I'm not sure why it gets knocked the way it does, but if you're buying that simply pushes demand (& therefore prices!) down...every cloud and all that

Happy hunting!

Mac,

I too have a 50-200WR lens, and believe that if you get a good example its performance belies its somewhat bargain price. It's a well-built and lightweight lens (I know from some of your recent posts that weight, or more accurately a lack of it is important), which has performed well for me - I should use it more! These were all taken on my old K20D - I don't think I've used it on my K5iiS yet. The first one I lightened a touch, but the others are Jpegs straight from the camera as I recall..



Monty by Andrew~H, on Flickr



Bella by Andrew~H, on Flickr



Bella in the flowers by Andrew~H, on Flickr



IMGP2349 by Andrew~H, on Flickr



Monty by Andrew~H, on Flickr

I was pleasantly surprised by its performance - sure, you can spend much more, and maybe get better results, but I would say it's worth a go, as these appear to be going for well under the £95 that I paid for mine on here.

I also have the 55-300. Obviously that gives greater reach, but is heavier, and in terms of results I personally haven't found there's that much in it.
Good luck

That's good to hear - a great price for that lens!!

I've used them a couple of times - always been very helpful & prices good on second hand stuff. Always worth a look!

Was it the WR version that you bought/received, or the DFA non-WR? I don't have funds at the moment (and everything that I might consider selling is going very cheaply at present!), but have wanted the WR version for ages! It appears that their prices are keen and service is good!

I bought one from here at this price last year - even when you add the postage it's still a good deal. Mine was in mint condition (as described), and the service was very good indeed (almost as good as the lens!)

The link that was in my email was for the WR version:

http://www.microglobe.co.uk/pentax-smcp-d-fa-100mm-f28-wr-macro-auto-focus-lens-...

Hope that works for someone!

For me it's put one of my kidneys on EBay, or wait a little longer!

I'd forgotten all about this, but when this thread was started they went out of stock very quickly. I put my email in for a stock update, which I got today!

Price now some pennies over £343?! in case anyone else is interested. My lens fund is non-existent now!

Another vote here for the 18-135WR, for all the reasons given above plus quiet focusing!