I never tried the Sigma 10-20, but I have a Pentax/Samsung 12-24 and I think it is a great lens. If not my most used, I think it is one of the 2 most used of my lenses. I would certainly recommend it.

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Giorgio

+ the lenses you won't buy, you might be saving £1500!

Yes, but I believe that is the version of the 28-105 produced by Tamron.

The FA 28-105 4-5.6 PZ uses 58 mm filters.

Thanks Jon, that is what I suspected.
After writing my comment I realized I actually have a Kenko 77mm polariser, just like the one SRS is selling.
I took a couple of test shots with it and cannot notice any vignetting. I should do some more testing,as I might be wrong, and of course the quality might not be the best

I noticed that SRS sells Kenko's 77mm circular polariser on e-bay for 24.99 gbp (item n. 200523542623). Any reason not to buy this?

I agree. I recently bought a metal round lens hood on eBay for a few pounds. Quality seems very good and it also looks nice.

Giorgio

I did do some further investigation and also contacted the official Pentax importer in Finland. Here's the answer:

Dear Giorgio,

Thank you for your message. Yes these K2000 cameras at Stockmann have been imported through us, Finland’s official importer of Pentax cameras. No problems with the warranty. You always have to save your receipt and warranty card if any problems occur.

Have a nice summer!

Ystävällisin terveisin / Best Regards



I still have not decided if I buy it, though

Stefan, you have a point and I would clarify that if I were to buy it. But what makes it a grey import is who imported it, not the product itself. So if for some reason Pentax is selling some old US stock to Europe, that does not make it a grey import.

Giorgio

Thanks to all, as always very useful comments, and some food for thought... I need to think about this, as I am not in any hurry.

I noticed that it is the one that used to be the US model, but the retailer is a very large local company, so it does definitely come from the official Pentax importer.

But yes, the choice is between simplicity and some more features on the K200D (or wait).

I am not that concerned about video mode, somehow I cannot see a DSRL used as a video camera.....

Giorgio