With the outgoing K-5 at £680 and the II launching at £800, I'd also go for the latter. Even leaving the promised low light AF improvement aside, I would expect to retain a large part of that extra £120 in resale value.

If the comparison is between secondhand K-5 at, say, £450 and a new II at £800 however, I'd have to seriously consider the older version.

For me then, the real choice is between a secondhand K-5 at £450 at a IIs at £950. But £500 does seem rather a large premium to pay to lose the AA filter (and get a two-year warranty, I know, I know, but I'm trying to convice myself to spend less!)

After the 31 & 77, I'd choose the 15 before the 43. But I do like having a wide angle for landscapes. Then maybe the 100 Macro.

Actually if you substitute DA35 plastic for FA31 limited that's the path I'm already on.

Source? I didn't think there was ANY change to the video mode between the K-5 and the K-5ii.

The only documented changes are to the Autofocus system and the rear screen. Certainly that's what Pentax's press releases & websites have stated and all the previews reported.

If a site accepts Western Union, bank transfer, Moneygram, PayPal Gift, untraceable bearer bonds or wads of cash stuffed into a jiffy bag but not credit cards then yes, it's almost certainly a scam.

I don't know about Spanish law, but in the UK the credit card company is liable if the goods don't arrive. For that reason they're a bit picky on who they allow to take their cards. I'd never buy online with anything other than a credit card, unless I knew the company very, very well. And even then not if I could possibly help it.

Thanks, John.

Nice also to have this pdf copy to put on the laptop/ipad for travelling. Won't add any weight and you never know when it might come in useful.

PM sent re Vivitar 55mm

You could always google.jp to get an idea of the street price in Japan.

I just looked at a single online store, amazon.jp - because it's easily comparable to amazon.co.uk.

They sell the DA70 for JPY37,800. The current ex rate is 127, so that's £300 near enough. Or about £100 cheaper than here

If you search for a while you may should find prices at some bricks-and-mortar stores.

You won't have to pay duty when bringing it back into the UK, as long as you don't buy much else. The tax and duty free allowance limit for scheduled airline passengers arriving from outside the EU is currently £390. see HMCE site.

It could be a hassle to return if it needed warranty attention after you get home though. But you pays yer money....

It's the 465i that's £45

Just to say I picked the 77mm this morning from Lloyd.

It is, as described, in beautiful condition.

I'm very happy with my purchase. Many thanks, Lloyd.

Laurence

Do you have any pictures?

Where are you based? Would cash on collection be a option?