Interesting, no photos or stats of condition but reasonable score for somebody though, now maybe they've got the prospect of purchasing Zeiss glass to really take advantage of the sensor... d'oh!

Agreed.

Pentax have got the AF fixed now and I know Axel, is a big fan of sharpness and the Sigma 8-16, so why not the K5IIs?

Not any of the ones I have been watching on Ebay...
Tempting as the sensor still stands up hence the strong prices, but the body is a really crusty now, very poor ISO performance, no liveview, no video, pop up flash, no standard flash mount etc...

Having contemplated a change over the bank holiday, a lot of investigation found the cost of replacing a UWA lens for FF utterly prohibitive. Shocking rip off for some lenses that don't even get great reviews. Never mind the weight, bulk, and probably having to shell out another £400+ for Lucroit filter system. No, I'm back to plan A, wait for the new model then get a K5IIs when the price goes down.

I've got all these lovely K-mount FF lenses purchased for peanuts, it's gotta be worth the wait, trying replacing them with Canikon I'd have to remortgage the house? Try looking for such heritage glass for Canikon?! Canikon are such a rip off, as you would be with such a market position.

And didn't you just sell your Sigma 24, Mike? [/quote]It's like a lens merrygoround[/quote]Thought I was playing Elite then for a minute![/quote]LOL Now that was a real game

Tammy 17-50 2.8, DA*16-50 & 16-45 come up for debate all the time, if you read everything, you'll probably make it an impossible decision, they come across so evenly matched. Personally I decided by discounting the 16-45 as too slow therefore not as versatile., the DA*16-50 as too expensive, and ended up with the Tammy. Tamron works for landscapes certainly, and at 2.8 you can use it for a whole bunch of other things too, mainly people/events.

Without searching the internet for better deals, a quick look at Amazon shows the Tammy @ £279 and the DA*16-50 @ £799. Ideally I'd like to own a DA*16-50, but whoooww not at that price. Particularly if it means you can afford a Siggy 10-20 to boot.

You missed all the crashes?

Great shots, no 6 is the money shot for me, full of action

Enjoy & welcome!

I disagree, development has to be a good thing. Pentax really need to offer their consumer base the upgrade option of a new and better lens cap if they are to compete in the market. It really is a miracle they have any market share at all, you'd think a new and better lens cap was of little or no consequence to act and art form of photography, but I and many other commentators would beg to differ, and indeed intend to continue begging until and probably after it becomes a reality.

I think you have to ask yourself, I'm I a pro, enthusiastic amateur, or do I just need a lens cap that will remove easily when I'm taking pictures of the family and pets? I think it would make a lot of sense for Pentax to bring a new lens cap out, and personally I can't wait. I'm sure Photokina 2013 is going to be really interesting. Retro styling would be my choice and seems to be the fashion. However, given the price of new equipment upon first release and for the following 6-12 months or so, realistically I don't think I'll be able to afford a new lens cap until they bring out the next next design, if that makes sense. Still, I'm feeling itchy and may have to start putting my current lens caps on Ebay to start generating funds.

Looks like a K5, LX and a Lada Riva were involved in a road accident.... and they cancelled it? Who says Pentax make bad marketing decisions