Samsung 12-24, the only lens i would never consider selling
Also a Sigma 24-70 f2.8 which will always be in the bag.

Totally agree, but I never use it, whereas the 18-135 is a much more user friendly walkabout range.

Davex.

Amongst my current line up are Pentax DA* 50-135 and DA 55-300 they are cracking lenses but i rarely use them.
Am going to Africa for 3 weeks next month, this will be a once in a lifetime trip. For around towns i think a wide to short telephoto would be a good choice 18-135?, Mike P speaks quite highly of it,

So 1st question, sell the DA*50-135 for a new 18-135?

2nd question;
I also have a 1.7x af teleconverter which I hardly ever use, sell this for around £220+DA 55-300( say £200) add some cash and go for a long Sigma, possibly 150-500?

I have a old Sigma 400 f5.6 which I think will be useful but the convenience of a long zoom may come in handy.

Any ideasthoughts welcome.

Davex.

Would be interested to hear opinions.
Not particularly interested in web reviews, feel real life user experiences are more valid.
Davex.

I have always believed in supporting local dealers, the many benefits do not need restating here. However, those dealers must also move with the times and offer a bit more than the solely online competition do.
I am not one of the many SRS sycophants to be found on this site, but they certainly seem to have found a pretty good model; personal service, online sales, and national press advertising via the "hobbyist" magazines.
It is always sad when a local company ceases trading, but did they really do all they could to survive?

Davex.

Fascinating, while I have no pretensions to ever going pro this is a very useful insight. As others have commented, looking forward to the shots.

Davex.

Still for sale.

BTW, I have a spare PK adapter in decent condition, you can have it for £11 posted in UK,
If interested say so and I will drop you a pm in the morning. Off to bed now

Davex.

PKA will give you aperture control, PK will not.
PKA cost`s £45-£60, PK cost`s £10ish.
You pays your money, and takes your choice

Davex.

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well, you found it Stefan