The lens is more susceptible to water ingress than the camera, due to moving parts sucking air/water in with the zoom movement. I think even non-WR cameras should be able to stand up to light rain, but keep it covered when possible & dry it off as often as possible.

Any APS-C camera, whether DSLR or mirrorless, will be better that m4/3. The only reason to buy m4/3 was size, and the NEX & NX cameras have all but removed that advantage. If you already have Pentax lenses then a K-r would probably be best.

I bought mine from a forum member here recently and from what little chance I've had to use it, it's very good. Colours are great, MF is easy & it's sharp even wide open. The only downside is that the build quality isn't up to Pentax standard, but it's not so bad & doesn't affect performance.

Sorry it's taken so long... The Fa50mm 1.7 was received well packaged & is in excellent condition. I've had some chance to use it & it seems to work very well. Many thanks for a good transaction.

I think your shots are a good representation of a wander round the streets at the moment, and you seem to have been lucky with the weather.

I was on the Royal Mile myself yesterday hoping to get some street shots of the festival, but an unwell wife & the return of this summer's rain shot down my chances. Hopefully I'll get back there in the few days I have remaining in town.

Can't help you with that I'm afraid, but so far today looks nice over on the east coast. I think the rain & clouds are back tomorrow.

The 18-55mm is now sold.

M 28mm f/2.8 is still available.

Pre-weekend bump!

The M 28mm is still available, and still in excellent condition.

Sigma sold to techno-terminator. Payment received, arrangements made to deliver the lens in person this Sunday.

A couple of offers from outside the forum for the 18-55mm, will update early next week regarding status.

28mm still available.

If I start buying all my photographic equipment from Pentax, they might get the idea that I´m happy with the range, quality & prices of everything they currently produce, which is not the case.

Hi all,

I am selling the following lenses as I no longer use them.

1. SMC Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 (Mark II) - £35

This version of the digital-only kit lens is the mark II, which is sharper than the original. Unlike the more recent DAL versions, it has a metal mount, quick-shift (manual over-ride of the autofocus system) & comes with the lens hood (to protect the lens, prevent reflections & improve colour & contrast of pictures).

This copy is in excellent condition with no internal dust or external marks. It has seen moderate use over the course of a year & has been well cared-for. Comes with original hood, front & rear lens caps & box. For £4 more I can supply a 52mm UV protective filter.

2. SMC Pentax "M" 28mm f/2.8 - £45

This manual lens will work on film or digital SLRs. On digital it can be used in A mode with the aperture wide open, or in M mode with the aperture closed down (green-button metering). The lens has been well cared-for & is in excellent condition. The focus is extremely smooth & the aperture stops down perfectly. There is no fungus or internal dust. Comes with front & rear non-original caps. For £4 more I can supply a 49mm UV protective filter.

3. Sigma (Pentax fit) 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II Aspherical Macro - £35

This lens is fully automatic & will work in any mode on a film or digital SLR. The lens mount is metal, the filter thread is 55mm. I was bought new (by me) but has had only very light use & is in mint condition. The best feature of this lens is it´s macro mode, which goes to 1:2 magnification at 80mm, allowing very close focus for macro shots. Most non-dedicated macro lenses go to only 1:3 or 1:4 magnification. Comes with original front & rear caps, lens hood (which reverses for storage on the lens), box and manual.

Prices include signed-for post within the UK. Payment by bank transfer (or cash if in person). I´m in Spain until Saturday 6th August so won´t be able to post them before then.

Please PM me with any questions or queries.

Thanks for looking.

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Minimal focus distance of the Sigma (subject is my M 50mm f/1.7):
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