Was this returned to MPB?

I see they have one as spares/repairs. I'd love to experiment on it. It's likely to be a ribbon failure that is causing glitches, so my thought would be to try and bridge the ribbon to get rid of the 'lens retracted' check.

Another month, another 20% off code for this 16-50 PLM, now at £509 after discount:

https://www.wexphotovideo.com/pentax-da-hd-16-50mm-f2-8-ed-plm-aw-lens-used-3308...

I've seen a 25-40% drop in used prices across all lenses. The current economic climate paired with Pentax tailing off does have an impact.

I don't see people buying Pentax unless they're aware of it. And without new releases, social media isn't going to be full of Pentax buzz. The odd mirrorless guy won't care to use 'that odd brand' if they've never heard of it.

I'd love to say it's still worth a lot but it honestly depends on how the next year pans out with Ricoh Pentax.

If they manage to revive the DSLR line then these lens continue to hold intrigue and value. If not, then demand will fizzle and they'll end up as odd collectibles.

I've got a nice copy that I paid quite a bit for. It doesn't get much use but it's still one of the best lenses in my kit. The Samyang is bland and clinical in comparison despite the very impressive MTF charts.

Can you return it? Or is there a warranty?

While it's on the body, see if adding a bit of CW/CCW torque causes the shutter speed/ISO to stabilise.

That last image reminds me of the really creative sun image we had the other day. I've just realised I want to see so many more takes of a similar theme.

Wex have a few discount codes applicable on used items. There's a 20% one (UOBCJ2620) and a 10% one (UOBCJ2610) that I've noticed so far.

Check out this link for a great deal on a used 16-50 PLM that comes out to just over £511:

https://www.wexphotovideo.com/pentax-da-hd-16-50mm-f2-8-ed-plm-aw-lens-used-3295...

Expires 30/06/2026

Colour preferred in the first pair due to rust/water contrast.

The third is a nice composition but I think the foreground is a little too blurry so slightly distracting. Did you shoot this one again (or similar) with a narrower aperture?

Good condition, comes with dividers and rain cover.

Medium sized shoulder bag for DSLR and two/three lenses. Fits K-1, F*300 and two to four smaller lenses, or K-1 and four to six smaller lenses.

DSLR/Lens compartment can be removed to use as a normal daily bag.

iPad compartment and various other pockets, with two water bottle pouches.

Looking for £50 + PnP.