the 55/1.4 is exactly why I'm asking about them

It will work, as you will have AF and AE. But in terms of power zoom if it will work, then only some of it's functions.
Will it be sharp at 320? Well, I'm not too sure. I'd say you are better off spending money on DA or DA L 55-300. It has very good reputation even at 300.
But what I wrote, is only based on what I've read. I have never owned this lens.

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Peter

I feel the same about lenses.
I have to say I got lucky with my ltds.
Bought 31ltd in January 09 when Jessops stupidly decided to discontinue Pentax. My local branch made sale on Pentax stuff and I got brand new shiny silver 31 for pretty unbelievable £342.5 . Then now, in January '10 I found good deal on used silver 43ltd for £300, couldn't say no...
I can't wait for January '11 to see it I'll complete the trio
In mean time, K85/1.8 wouldn't go amiss

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Peter

Hi there,

I'm trying to get as much info as I can on this lens.
I've read reviews on Pentaxforums, and checked photozone for review.
Scoured net too.
Any members here would like to share his/her experience with this lens??

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Peter

Thank you John,
I have heard about ffordes, but the other shop... I just can't find anything credible about them.

Hi,

I've been looking for some on line shops that would sell Pentax stuff, and stumbled upon these two (among others) each of which has something I would potentially want.
Has anybody ever dealt with any of them???

http://www.carmarthencameras.co.uk/

https://secure.ffordes.com/shop/Store/index.htm

Thank you for any input.

BR
Peter

great price indeed, maybe worth buying even if for resale only

fascinating indeed, but quite ugly IMO
anyway, what is the middle scale for indeed?
and what mount is that for? it seems to be protruding too far back from bayonet to be a K mount

welcome to the forums

I used to have K400/5.6 sold it (stupidly enough) some time ago.
For what it was (£150 30 years old telephoto) it was excellent. Big and heavy, but sharp enough wide open, and great at f8.
The only problems were CAs and PF. In certain condition, the optical construction of this lens would show. So for example shooting swans on dark background or bird against backlit tree branches would produce kind of psychedelic look, but other than that it was really great lens.
Should have never sold it