Due to my recent acquisition of a DA*16-50 i will be selling my 16-45. I will list it here for a week before putting it on E-bay.

I won't deny i have got good use out of this lens but i will say it is still in A1 condition with no scratches or other blemishes on the barrel or glass.
The glass is also clear of any dust or mould.
It comes with the Hood and both end caps.
Unfortunately the original box has gone AWOL and i have since found out my daughter used it to ship her Ipod in it
But i do have another pentax lens box i can ship it in.
I will be asking 120quid for it + postage which will be in the region of 15quid thats for registered airmail + insurance. (but i will confirm this)

I also have a DA 18-55 kit lens which has had very little use, i can say its only been on the camera a couple of times and comes with hood both end caps and its original box. I will take 25quid for it + postage as stated above.

I will combine the postage if someone takes them both.
I will only take pay-pal from overseas buyers and bank transfer from Aussie buyers or cash on pick up.

Just PM me if you are interested Thanks
The 16-45 has now been sold Thankyou
Pentax 18-55 has now been sold Thankyou

It sort of defeats the purpose of weather shielding if you have to leave the door open

AAAH yes thats what it is the door flap

That little tip could save someone hrs of frustration

I wonder why they went with the wire from the grip to the body instead of the terminal between grip and body :
The grip and body don't seem to blend together as well as the K10 and grip it looks out of proportion and a tacked on after thought.

And what is the rectangular peice stuck on the left hand side of the body : Maybe that has something to do with the wire and is not the connection from grip to body :

I like the look and size of the LCD screen

Im sure what you and Tony are saying is correct, it would be dumb if Sigma were to release them without proper AF control. But i will still be puting it on the camera first (if i decide to buy it) before i leave the shop.

I was showing some interest in the 70-200 but if its only going to be manual focus on the K10 that interest has evaporated
Can anyone clarify this :

As it states in the announcement (see quote)
What makes you think HSM will work with the SDM system :

I would be more than happy for you be the first to get one Matt and we can then all sit back and wait for the reliable and in depth review

The Metz flash is it the P-TTL Pentax version :

Why are you parting with all your gear Pete :
I hope its too purchase a new K20

http://www.digitalrev.com/en/product_details.php?item_id=2830&currency_code=AUD&currency_code=AUD&gclid=CJSngrfgnZECFSosagodA29mPg

Digital rev from e-bay is taking orders for the K200 and at $868Aus it looks a good price about what the K100 was going for when it was first released here.
Hopefully the K20 will do the same