Hi Alex,

Thanks for your interest! There are already a couple of people interested in the 18-55, but I would like to still try and sell as a package, if that does not happen I will split.... I will update the post and let you know if that happens, ok?

Weekend bump!

Hi,

you cannot go wrong with that lens. it is a classic, excellent quality, very sharp, great colours. Everyone should have one (and many have).
If you are using it on a Pentax DSRL remember that the menu function using aperture ring must be set to permitted

NB: Now you just have to buy a classic film camera to go with it, I suggest an MX...

My K20D is getting very little use, so I am putting it up for sale.

I bought the camera new in late 2008 and it is in excellent conditions, with exactly 10629 actuations as of today. I do not have the original box, as I never thought at the time that I would consider selling it....

I have installed in the camera a quality split image focusing screen to use with my manual lenses (focusing screen.com, model K3). I have been very happy with it, to the point that I bought it later also for my K-5.

The camera comes with the kit zoom, DA 18-55 WR, also in excellent conditions.

Some images:










My asking price is £270 / €330 + shipment. Payment by bank transfer or Paypal, in which case buyer pays fees.

I prefer to sell as a package, but I will consider splitting the 3 items (body / focusing screen / lens)

Any questions, please ask

EDIT: I forgot, the camera also comes with a second battery (non-Pentax) and, of course, the original focusing screen in perfect conditions.

We are just a very demanding crowd...

And very consistent

The one on the Olympus XZ2 is actually an accessory port, and you can attach for instance an electronic view finder to it. It seems that Pentax have taken the position that no EVF are offered on any of their mirrorless...

Another vote for DA35 2.4.

If I am not mistaken the FA 35 2.0 and the DA 35 2.4 are essentially the same lens? The lens design seems to be the same and the DA 35 is also a full frame lens. Of course the FA construction is better, but for the price the DA 35 2.4 seems unbeatable...

Terry,
I had the Tamron 18-200 with my K20D, but I sold it as I was not happy with the quality of the lens, I found it soft. This is also supported by many of the tests you can find. It is not expensive, but I guess there are better alternatives around.

I have no experience of the Sigma 18-125.

If you can stretch your budget a bit, a SH Pentax/Tamron 18-250 or Pentax 18-135 (this is Weather Resistant) would be my suggestion.

BR

Ralph, congratulations! I look forward to seeing your pictures....

Hi Amy,
and welcome to the Forum!
I agree that it will be difficult to see much difference in image quality, but you will be able to handle the cameras, which is a very important part of the equation. You will be able to see which you are more comfortable with in terms of size, ergonomics, controls, shutter noise.
As you said the Pentax k-5 and the Nikon D7000 have similar specs, but quite different size and ergonomics.

As to the K-30 vs K-5 comparison, I guess it is down to what is important to you and what is your budget.... But I would consider this: if you are coming back to photography as I did some 3 - 4 years ago, there is a lot to catch up with and camera technology moves quickly. The K-30 is very reasonably priced (as is the "original" K-5), and if you find you want more in the future, you will be able to upgrade to the then latest body available without having invested a lot..... And you could rather invest some more money in lenses.