Thanks John, most helpful. I was just wondering if one of the 50mm f1.7's would be useful on my K10D. I realise it wouldn't auto focus but I'm under the impression that the 50mm 'standards' are generally good lenses.

Sorry but I don't know my request for assistance ended in 'Classified'. I originally posted it in 'Pentax Digital SLR's'. (but on reflection it probably should have been in the 'Pentax Film' section). The items I'm talking about here are not for sale I was simply asking for advice as to what it was all worth.

I'm not sure if I've posted this in the right place so apologises if I haven't.

A friend has asked me if I would be interested in buying his old Pentax bits and pieces but neither of use have any idea what sort of price we should be talking about. I'd be very grateful if somebody could give me some idea as to what's a fair price for this stuff or indeed any advice as to what's worth having and what's not:


Cameras:

Pentax MX - tatty
Pentax P30 - good

Lenses:

Pentax 50 f1.7
Pentax 50 f2
Tokina 35-70mm f3.5
Vivitar 75-205mm f3.8

(I have a K10D)

Thanks for the info Chris. I had a similar email from Gary Rutter earlier saying much the same thing. Unfortunately, having just bought one for my Nikon D80 I can't afford one for my K10D at the moment (that's not to say I wouldn't like of course when funds permit).

I have to confess I've conceded defeat and ordered a Sigma 10-20 mm for my Nikon D80. I'm reasonably convinced we ain't gonna see any Pentax fit 10-20's in these climes this side of Christmas.

Thanks John. I'm going to have another look around during the coming week and if all else fails I might just give B&H a ring. I must admit I would prefer to buy in the UK if only because of the costs involved to return to the States should there be a problem. Being an old bu99er I've got very set in my ways

Being into landscapes and at a price I can just about afford I am convinced it's the lens for me but getting one it another matter. I've tried Devon Cameras and they're out of stock too.

I had a conversation with Warehouse Express this week about the Sigma 10-20 and was told that they don't expect to see anymore for at least 3 months!

No sorry Clarky I haven't and to be honest I'm unlikely to as I wouldn't use it often enough to justify the cost. It does look a useful piece of kit though if you're into the sort of photography that makes looking into the viewfinder difficult.

Zigview Clarky

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/?/photo/zigview/zigview.html