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I only had the k3 III for a short time and the af speed was much improved but not when using the older SDM lenses which I put down to the slow motor. There was a very slight improvement but nothing that would make much difference.
Comment by Mike-P posted on K3 iii + DA300mm at 17/01/2023 - 10:55
bettyswolloks wrote:
Hiya Mike, I don't have that kind of money kicking about spare at this moment in time.
The cheapest 60-250 on ebay at the moment is £649 and that has bits missing and no box or papers. There are some cheaper but they have faults mentioned plus they would be subject to import duty. So for a freshly serviced copy with a 12mth warranty £600 is about right I'd say.
LINK to my ad here ... Sold eventually for £450. The ones on Ebay have been there for months.Hiya Mike, I don't have that kind of money kicking about spare at this moment in time.
The cheapest 60-250 on ebay at the moment is £649 and that has bits missing and no box or papers. There are some cheaper but they have faults mentioned plus they would be subject to import duty. So for a freshly serviced copy with a 12mth warranty £600 is about right I'd say.
It's a decent enough lens but it's now discontinued, if you are looking to keep it once repaired then I suppose it's just about worth it as you have a small warranty but if you are thinking of selling it then personally I would stick it on Ebay, get your money back and look for something else.
Each to their own though ...
Comment by Mike-P posted on My 60-250 Journey. at 28/12/2022 - 16:32
£420 for the repair plus £160 to buy = £600 ... I sold my mint one for a lot less (and that took a lot longer than I thought it would)
Personally I would look for a used 70-210mm, just as sharp (maybe a touch sharper) internal zoom, FF ready, much faster AF speed. May take a while but worth it in the end.
Personally I would look for a used 70-210mm, just as sharp (maybe a touch sharper) internal zoom, FF ready, much faster AF speed. May take a while but worth it in the end.
Comment by Mike-P posted on My 60-250 Journey. at 27/12/2022 - 14:29
mattie wrote:
Is there much difference, optics-wise, between this lens and the later HSM ones?
Yes, the newer HSM OS version is a good deal sharper wide open. Personally I wouldn't touch this one unless you really must have 500mm but don't have the funds for either the 150-500mm or 50-500mm OS.Is there much difference, optics-wise, between this lens and the later HSM ones?
Comment by Mike-P posted on Sigma 50-500mm f/4-5.6 APO DG at 22/12/2022 - 18:51
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In January 2022, we declared the rebirth of Ricoh Imaging. We affirmed that, starting with Japan, we would more carefully listen to the voices of our users through stronger digital online communications with users by submitting our products to crowdfunding websites and founding a PENTAX clubhouse. All of this was done with the goal of developing and marketing new products that can fully satisfy user needs. We have taken on exciting new challenges, some of which push beyond the boundaries of conventional wisdom. We also are selling new products which were only made possible by our unique technologies and craftsmanship, such as the worldwide marketing of special-edition, limited-quantity models.
One of the new challenges we have taken on is the development of PENTAX-brand film cameras. We feel this will provide camera fans with a joy of photography totally different from what they experience in the digital format. I want to stress that this announcement does not mean we will release new film cameras. Instead, it's an ongoing project based on the assumption that, as long as photographers remain obsessed with the ambiance of light and environment, there will also be some who will want to use film cameras as their tool of choice in capturing unique images. But we also know how difficult it will be to restart the production of film cameras long after production was terminated. In fact, we're only at the starting line right now.
Comment by Mike-P posted on New film camera anyone ? at 21/12/2022 - 09:48
Sold to reso and posted @ 5am this morning.
Thanks for looking.
Thanks for looking.
Comment by Mike-P posted on Pentax F 1.7x Adapter at 19/12/2022 - 06:40
I have one for sale somewhere in the sale section. Happy to put it on hold (for a small deposit as it's a few months) if you are interested.
Comment by Mike-P posted on pentax 1.7 af adapter at 17/12/2022 - 14:59
Must admit I'm tempted but after having one of these twice and hardly ever using either, I would probably be wasting my money. Fabulous lens though.
Comment by Mike-P posted on HD Pentax-D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR Lens for sale at 17/12/2022 - 11:50
I had one once, didn't bother with the scratch as it made no difference to the IQ. Sold it a few months ago on Ebay (pointing out the mark obviously) and the buyer was more than happy.
Of course if you bought it with no knowledge of the scratch then I would be asking for some sort of recompense as it will effect resale value.
Of course if you bought it with no knowledge of the scratch then I would be asking for some sort of recompense as it will effect resale value.
Comment by Mike-P posted on Fine scratches on front element at 06/12/2022 - 08:54
Sorry, my fault ... I'm usually pretty quick at marking things sold but completely missed this
Any sold to Roger, thanks for looking.
Any sold to Roger, thanks for looking.
Comment by Mike-P posted on Mecablitz 26-AF1 Digital Flash at 28/11/2022 - 09:05
