Now sold.

In superb condition, boxed with 67mm Hoya UV filter and 67mm polarising filter. £255 inc postage

In spotless condition, 18-55 WR makes for weatherproof kit.

Boxes for both camera and lens, all standard accesories, Energizer charger with 4 2500amh AA batteries, 2450 shutter actuations £310 inc postage.

What's the condition of the lens ?, how old ?, complete inc box ?
sorry just realised you said 18 months old

I bought one today so the hunt is over.

I thought that I would have to wait a long time and now yours is the third one today, so far there is one on eBay, priced too high at £332.95,
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370394471105&ssPageName=ADM...

However I have found another one late this afternoon in mint condition, and boxed in a camera shop for £249 and will find out about it at 9am tomorrow. but it is in stock as I called at 5pm and they asked me to phone back first thing. I could post a link but don't want to in case someone poaches it.

I would however be willing to look at yours as it sound good, I am looking to spend around the £250 mark as that seems to be the top end price although ffordes had one last week for £199, how much is your one, with and without the filters

many thanks for the reply
regards Donald

The photozone review is on a full frame Canon camera but although the mtf figures will be less on aps-c it clearly shows that it is very good lens optically.

I am looking for a Pentax 18-250mm, anyone ?

I used it on a Canon EOS 1000D and it had superb IQ and was a real delight to use.The photozone review swung it for me and I don't think you would be disappointed with it,great walk about lens.

Thanks to those who gave helpful advice.