https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/pentax-k-5-ii-kit-for--663---170-cashback...

I think it has ended unfortunately

Another review...

The main negative in this one was the price

http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=5454&news=pentax+ricoh+20-...

To me it still looks a beast.. I can imagine so many uses... sure f1.8 of the sigma would be nice... but if I had a newer pentax body the better ISO sensitivity/cleanness would help with the variable aperture

I agree with this, I think if the IQ of the Pentax is "good enough" it will be a killer product...

It has size, weight and WR on the sigma

Size/weight difference not insignificant between Pentax and Sigma...


Pentax 20-40mm

Dimensions (Length x Diameter)
Approx. 68.5mm x 71mm ( 2.7 inch x 2.8 inch)
Weight
Approx. 283 g (avec pare-soleil, approx.291 g)
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.uk/en/group/14/product/23000/body/specifications/Pho...


Sigma 18-35mm

Diameter 78mm x 121.0mm / 3.1in. x 4.8in.
Weight 810g / 28.6oz.
http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com/lens/standard-lens/18-35mm-f1.8-dc-hsm-a

I have not read this yet... but this is the first full review I've noticed

Here you go:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2427404,00.asp

Has happened on my K7 a couple of times. Has always recovered after removing battery.

Would you sell that lot minus the IR Remote and Battery grip for a lower price. If so what would this price be.

If the IQ of the 20-40mm meets a certain level it could be a killer product IMO. Only issue then is saving the money for it. Its the same price/size as the FA31mm roughly and a lot more versatile.

Compared to the sigma its small, has WR and silent.

I can imagine this setup... The 20-40mm would be glued on to the camera body... the others in the bag if they would fit

15mm DA f4
20-40mm HD DA f2.8-4
50mm M f1.7
100mm WR f2.8


If the IQ was good enough I'd be tempted to part with my FA 35mm f2 to help afford it. Something I thought I'd never even vaguely consider selling.

who has insured their pentax gear?
-what does it cover
-rough costs per month
-general thoughts

Some interesting comments...

I'm considering getting the K-5 mk1 second hand body only.

or if pentax uk can clarify the cashback on the k-5 ii body only I might go for that.. though it is approx 200 quid more than a 2nd hand mk1 would be. AFAICT the main advantage would be the AF.

The DA 70mm sounds interesting the more I read about. Though it would also fall into the range of quite a few of the nice but expensive zooms. Granted its a lot smaller though and should hold its own at its focal length.

Yes astro tracer [o-gps1] is very much on the cards when I get a compatible body, but its lower down the list and is another 200 quid.