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Comment by JohnX posted on K3 + da 35 f2.4 + flu card for £849 at 10/05/2014 - 16:52
Yes, it is a package that includes the lens, but they'll substitute the grip for the lens at the same price!
Seems also that it's a 'week-end special deal', but they will honour the deal during the week as well.
Comment by JohnX posted on K3 + da 35 f2.4 + flu card for £849 at 10/05/2014 - 15:42
I had dithered about buying one, and had come to the conclusion that if I saw it sub-£300....
Comment by JohnX posted on £100 OFF NEW HD 1.4x Converter - Clifton Cameras at 09/05/2014 - 19:29
You have to pay for a different production line/method
Comment by JohnX posted on Standard lens advice at 08/05/2014 - 10:27
How many reviews have you read stating that SDM is ok? Here's one - it's ok! Most people with problems bleat about it; most without stay quiet!
And you are right, there were people complaining about the Sigma and Tamron systems as well. Well, all except the new Sigma 17-70, but that maybe because its still too new for reports of failures to filter through.
Go to the pub, have much alcohol, go to the shop, buy whatever then seems right!
Works every time! Used it ever since
Might also explain why I have so much expensive and underused stuff at home, but there we go.
Comment by JohnX posted on Standard lens advice at 08/05/2014 - 10:25
Pentax DA17-70 SDM - This really appeals too. Pentax glass and coatings. Only negative is the SDM. Should be a plus but after reading reviews and Googling, i stumbled upon so many disgruntled owners cursing SDM. But i think someone once told me Pentax fix it for approx £100 and fit an improved SDM to boot. Is that right?
None of my SDM lenses have failed, including the dreaded 50-135.
Yes, there were problems, but the lens design of the 16-50 and 50-135 might actually be the root cause of the higher than average SDM failure rate for these two lenses.
As to SDM itself, wider reading suggests it's no more or less likely to fail than other manufacturers systems.
The 17-70 is a great lens.
Comment by JohnX posted on Standard lens advice at 08/05/2014 - 09:45
Even if the Pentax Pro 2 year warranty has been quietly dropped, that doesn't change the fact that the European legislation requires a 2 year warranty (although the UK opted out).
Comment by JohnX posted on Pentax Pro Centre Warranty: 2 Years? at 07/05/2014 - 10:59
Comment by JohnX posted on FREE! Perfect Effects 8 from OnOne Software at 06/05/2014 - 17:13
Comment by JohnX posted on 100mm Macro, SMC Pentax-D FA 1:2.8 for sale at 06/05/2014 - 16:32
Checked with Bristol Cameras.
Yes, it is a package that includes the lens, but they'll substitute the grip for the lens at the same price!
Seems also that it's a 'week-end special deal', but they will honour the deal during the week as well.
If 'you' bought their lens based package, then sold the lens and bought the grip, would it be a good deal still?
Meanwhile, at SRS....