Blincodave

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Blincodave
Actually my ref to Nikons not having SR is related to supply & demand. It must be a trickier lens to use without SR and, if I remember properly, some Tamron 18-250s were built that would not work on the D40/60 range because of the focus motor. Hence there was a Mark 1 & Mark 2 version of the lens for the Nikon mount. Not sure which one SRS have.

Anyway, getting back to the Pentax 18-250: a cracking lens!

Dave

Comment by Blincodave posted on WTB Pentax 18-250mm at 08/12/2011 - 14:19

Blincodave
I think you mean SRS sell the Tamron version for a Nikon fit for £229. This is a lower price because Nikon SR is not built into the body unlike Pentax.

Mark's is a Pentax version and, if I had not just bought one, I would be biting his hand off at £200.

Dave

Comment by Blincodave posted on WTB Pentax 18-250mm at 08/12/2011 - 13:42

Blincodave
Still available.

Dave

Comment by Blincodave posted on FS; Pentax 16-45 + Hoya Pro-1 Protector at 07/12/2011 - 19:05

Blincodave
Some feedback: Archie is indeed a superb person to deal with. The lens could be fairly described as mint. Initial impressions are that it is a very good copy. Very well packed indeed, immediate shipping and kept me informed throughout.

Cheers Archie!

Dave

Comment by Blincodave posted on FS PENTAX DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 ED AL[IF] at 07/12/2011 - 16:17

Blincodave
What about the Pentax 16-45? Only f4, I'm afraid but I have an excellent copy for sale currently in the classified!

Dave

Comment by Blincodave posted on Which standard zoom for the K-5 at 06/12/2011 - 21:46

Blincodave
Pentax 16-45 lens. Excellent, near mint condition. Both the lens and Hoya Pro-1 Digital Protector are boxed.

£159 including RMSD.

Comment by Blincodave posted on FS; Pentax 16-45 + Hoya Pro-1 Protector at 05/12/2011 - 20:34

Blincodave
PM sent.

Comment by Blincodave posted on FS PENTAX DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 ED AL[IF] at 05/12/2011 - 17:12

Blincodave
Gedski wrote:
Thanks very much, John. I've had my K-r ten days or so now but have only used it in the back garden, just messing about.

I've spent the rest of my time messing with the menus. I'm sure that I'll figure it all out sometime. Like your good self, John, I wear spectacles. Mine are varifoculs and looking through the viewfinder can be a little difficult. I've been looking at a magnifying 1.2 viewfinder. how much bigger does the viewfider look? I know it is 1.2 but how much bigger does 1.2 look in reality? Can you advise as to whether or not they are worth buying?
I also wear glasses and found the k-r viewfinder rather cramped. The k-5 is very much better in this respect with excellent eye-relief.

Dave

Comment by Blincodave posted on Chinon auto zoom lens. at 02/12/2011 - 17:00

Blincodave
Thanks for the links but I think both are over priced. Infact Mifsuds have had that one for quite a while now. I guess, however, it comes down to supply & demand!

Dave

Comment by Blincodave posted on Swap+cash my 16-45 for 18-250 at 30/11/2011 - 09:03

Blincodave
Cheers Adrian. I already have the 55-300 but I am interested in an 18-250 as well.

Dave

Comment by Blincodave posted on Swap+cash my 16-45 for 18-250 at 30/11/2011 - 09:00

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