Thanks for that, sounds similar to my camera. I only bought it in May so will wait a few months, then return it while under warrwnty, unless it gets worse in the meantine.

Kevin

My new MZ S has started to make a sort of grinding noise when winding on after having put around 5 films through it. Camera still seems to function ok - for now.

Has anyone else had similar experiences?

George

Have you considered my Tamron Sp 35-80 offerd for sale lower down?

Not branded Pentax by very sharp etc. If you are intersted I can e-mil you some pics including enlarged details etc.

Kevin

Manual focus high quality zoom lenses with PK/M mounts (no elec contacts)
Vivitar S1 70-210 f3.5, sn 37221115, boxed and mint condition complete with 62 mm skyight filter: £50

Tamron 35-80 f 2.8-3.5 62mm filter thread sn7930817 with case and PK mount, this is SP spec from before they started calling them SP: £40

62mm HMC linear polarising filter (will fit both above lenses), inc case, less than 6 months old: £10

Teleplus x2 converter ( 4 element) inc leather case : £20

The lenses are very sharp, I would be happy to meet near to where I live (Leigh, Lancs) if you want to shoot some trial pics.

Reason for sale: just taken delivery of a new MZs with Pentax 24-90 and Sigma EX 100-300.
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(I waited 2 weeks for my classified ad to appear, if it does I will remove this post)

I sent in a classified ad to sell some MF lenses 2 weeks ago, but it has not yet appeared on the classified section. If it doesnt appear soon I will post my ad on the forum

The LEDs don't light up

sometimes the batterys are ok, but the contact in the battery compartment lid needs scraping to provide a good contact

I agree with you John, tha's why I am about to buy an expensive new autofucus 35mm system. Just a shame it can't be Pentax.

Confirmed today

Pentax have no MZs or 50 f1.7 left in their Belgian Warehouse. They have some 50 f1.4s left, bit dont hold out any hope of them making any more, or indeed other quality lenses for film

THIS IS THE END

I guess the 35mm *ist will have greater stocks, but no doubt that the future of Pentax is now digital only.

With pure digital there will be no more need for Pentax's legindary optics and particularly their high performance coatings.

I would advise GG and anyone else with MZs body to sell, hang on for a few months then make a killing on Ebay (dont expect too much for your Sigma lenses 'though).

Great shame, but I will now get an EOS 3 and L lenses to replace my Pentax MX and manual focus lenses. Off to the gym tomorrow to build up to carrying the Canon gear.

So long all

Kevin

On speaking to a few dealers today, getting prices for a new MZs system, I get the impression that items such as MZs and 50mm standard lenses are on the point of being discontinued, with Pentax concentrating on digital

Does anyone else know anything, and in particular if this will result in a famine of goods, or knock down prices?

Pentax lenses are noted for being very resistant to flare, but does using a cheapish skylight / UV filter (to protect the front element) make flare more likely?

Is it best to remove the filter for critical shots, or worth investing in pro standard filters to retain the pentax lens performace?