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Comment by DNA posted on Strange infinity on Pentax 18-250mm lens at 01/05/2012 - 20:56
Dixons is a real low budget store, so Pentax is going to be more common for more people!
Comment by DNA posted on Pentax in Dixons. at 13/04/2012 - 10:29
I would like to have a zoom like this, but you can't order this lens any more I did notice. Is that correct?
Comment by DNA posted on Strange infinity on Pentax 18-250mm lens at 13/04/2012 - 10:27
Hi,
Can I use this on my K-r also?
Ty for helping me out!
Can I use this on my K-r also?
Ty for helping me out!
Comment by DNA posted on Catch in Focus? at 12/04/2012 - 11:18
plis wrote:
Hi, I am also using a K-r and really pleased with it!Gwyn wrote:
What camera do you have?
K-r and really enjoy it.What camera do you have?
DNA
Comment by DNA posted on New user from Netherlands at 12/04/2012 - 11:17
Thanks John. So reaching infinity at about 7m on the focus ring (about half the focus ring range) would be considered normal for this lens at the 18mm wide end?
Yes DNA, these lenses are only available used now. I believe they are basically the Tamron design with minor tweaks to badge as Pentax. I held out for a copy of the Pentax version, in spite of them generally fetching a higher price. I understand the in-body lens correction only works with the Pentax lens, not the Tamron and I'm not sure if the camera can pick up the MTF information with the Tamron (MTF is my preferred P-line). Also some say the lens coatings are different.
I see from the Pentax roadmap that a new 18-200mm (ish) lens may be launched this year. I also see there may be an DA* 18-85mm (ish) lens next year or later. That could be very nice...and of course very expensive.