Like you explain now things are a bit more problematic.
If you bought at a shop near you they should simply replace the camera for you on the spot if they have one in storage.

Btw I believe the European office of Pentax is located in France, maybe they are more helpful

If that's a new K7 I would sent it back straight away for a replacement instead of trying things out yourself.
It's sad it happens to you again

If you don't need to longer range though, take a look at the 17-70 offered by Pentax and Sigma. The Pentax is a constant f/4 which is quite handy and at 70mm it's very nice to take portrait with for example.
This will replace the 18-55 kit lens you probably have now and add very little on the wide side though.
Maybe the DA 16-45 f/4 might be more at what you're looking for but it has less range though than the 17-70 but is slightly wider.

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I really need to take or upload some more photos

Just reading the google translated japanese K-5 page, first time hearing the term 1920 × 1080 drop-dead feeling fine - Full HD Video

Tim, I asked if that was al right but didn't get an answer on that so I just let it go.

Oh yes those Japanese
They do make good photos though of their food, I'm quite surprised how skilled they are in it.

That might be a great idea if you're willing to put the time in it, money wise you can ask a fee of course, it might be fun

But that's a Nikon mount so that won't do you any good, it's most likely cheaper because that one is replaced.
Also have a look at the tamron, posted the reviews of the sigma and the tamron in my previous comment and the Tammy seems to be better.
The distortions are the same but the Sigma is really soft wide open at the corners while Tamron keeps it quite high across the frame.

SRS has the Tammy for £189.00 link

I think it's in the name for wich mount they are meant.
So EOS would be canon
NAF nikon maybe, Paf pentax, SON sony... SAF sigma maybe???


If you click more specification you see the mount.
EOS is canon
DAF is Nikon
NIX is Nikon
SON is sony
PAF is pentax
SAF is sigma
SIG is Sigma

btw tamron also have a 18-200 lens for Pentax, don't know if that one might be better?

here are some reviews.
Tamlink
Sig link

I think the Tamron is the better lens, the Sigma seems to be really soft at the corners while Tamron keeps it quite high across the frame, off course there is some fall off but it's still decent.
The Tamron is also 10 pounds cheaper.