Thanks a lot guys, seemed to have missed these replies. I can't believe these Hp photosmart 7660 are so cheap? Why is that Martin?

Yes, I do know what you mean Hefty, thats my problem, however I am going on a Documentary course soon and I seem to do a lot of DOC now and thought it more a priority than a prime with just 21mms.

I am confused...

I am now thinking (instead of blowing 375 on the 21mm) that I should get a Pentax f3.5 18-250, but have read previous posts that say the Pentax 18-250mm (which only seems available now on Amazon) is the same as the Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro - Pentax Fit.
Is this true are they the same lens? Plus SRS have the Tamron which is where I always preder to buy from.

Then there are the Sigmas to contend with, why is life so full of choices!

Is the Tamron the one to go for do you think, my gut feeling is yes?

Lilly

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Edited copy for those kind enough to comment. Better?
Yes I agree, lamp post and left car had to go, but, other car has to stay for me.
What a compliment, loved David Lynch movies!

Lilly

Thats promising then, thank you guys, I did try and hunt for the 17-28 and got nowhere.
As you say it is rare which I am not surprised about as my hubby had a fit of weakness years ago and got it for my Z1 and it was over £450 then.

Yes, I am looking to sell both as I do need funds for a 21mm, but wanted to test the water if I cd get a decent price for them, didnt want to give them away (£40! :shock, not that that desparate yet!

I suppose I could give Chris a call, to see what I would get part exchange, though would I get more for private?

Lilly

Can anyone please give me an idea as to what one would expect to pay for the following two lenses:

PENTAX SMC-FA 28-200mm 3.8-5.6

PENTAX SMC-F FISH-EYE 17-28mm 3.5-4.5

thanks, Lilly

Well I WAS not aware at all Peter and still cannot see where the link is, seems it is not obvious enough for me.

I really do not understand this bit at all, can you clarify please?

TBH I did not like Photodo site much at all.

For example I would prefer to look up reviews and info in this Forum where I do spend most of my photography social time, reseach, participation spare time etc.

Having it here would def. be my preference similar to PentaxForums.

Plus, I do hate having to trail through searches of all other camera makes & lenses which I did not find very smooth or convincing on Photodo.
I dont even like the name PHOTODO!

I am probably going to buy the SMC DA 21mm 3.2 soon and on this Pentax Forum The database is very easily laid out, they had 19 reviews on this lens.
I couldn't locate one review on Photodo, or maybe it was just me and I got lost there?

Overall I prefer the format of PentaxForums database and think it would compliment our forum very much if we did similar as I DO prefer to trust an honour our forum members opinions than those of folk I have no knowledge of. At least here we kinda know who knows what and what they are talking about!
It would save so much time having reviews in just one place on the Pentax User Forum.

But, then that's just my opinion and I always have been different!
So, Peter those are my thoughts, I hope they are of help and interest.

Cheers, Lilly

Well that's true, I DO like and prefer real user opinions and I like to think I am able to sift out the rubbishy ones myself. Looks like you shut those guys up too !
Lilly

Thanks guys, good comments already!

The top of my scalp met the kebab shops metal window frame as I tripped over raised pavement yesterday morning.. Incredibly, my K20 and battery grip which was around my neck with one arm through strap - SURVIVED!which was a huge relief after I was announced OK. I think thats why the head copped it, was too intent on cradling K20!!!

Recovering after a stitched up 4" gash across my scalp and feeling bored needed to get creative!
I know this might be a bit too arty and all that but, seriously, I would like some constructive feedback. It's a process I am just experimenting with and I do like it myself but wonder what others feel about it.

cheers, Lilly

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Camera Model: PENTAX K20D
Image Date: 2009:03:30 12:33:57
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 18.0mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm)
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Aperture: f/11.0
ISO equiv: 100
Exposure Bias: 0.70
White Balance: Auto
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