I just bumped into this
http://www.pcwb.com/catalogue/item/SAMDCA02?cidp=PriceGrabber

probably gonna kick myself for posting it as there is only one

Samsung version is 70 quid inc vat

oh I hope the Pentax 55-300 is worth the extra but thought someone might benefit from this

Be lucky

Thanks for your replies.I think I will start with the Pentax 55-300 and try to research and source a used lens for close up stuff.I am sure the A640 will do until then.Looks like I am on my way to Watford at the weekend.Thanks again.

First off I feel I should say I have just ordered a Samsung GX20 with 18-55 kit lens.I hope this is close enough to a Pentax for me to ask advice on lenses.I am sure from my experience with P&S cameras that I will want a longer zoom,but I am also sure Ido not want to give up Macro shots.I have noticed that some Sigma lenses appear to do both.Would it be a sensible option to buy one of these,or buy the Pentax DA 55-300 and save for a specialised Macro lens.This is so hard for a novice.My biggest fear is trying to save a few pounds on purchase,but then having to buy all over again because I chose the wrong option.If it helps to know what point shoot cameras I own to judge my needs,I have an Olympus c-5050 main use ,Fuji 5600 with a TCON 17 and a Canon A640 wifes
cam and it is lovely.Many thanks,any pointers would be very nice but please remember I will not understand the difference between the letter designations for lenses yet,though am very willing to learn.Many thanks.

£219 Bristol camers price if your still looking.

To add a slight selfish twist to this idea.How about a respected member of the forum takes a novices kit away for a few days and comes back with a few tips on what the cam likes and where the lenses are most suited.I have a feeling this could be deduced by an experienced photographer fairly quickly.It may well take a novice a lot of time to find out that a certain lens, at a certain aperture, at a certain length, does or does not work with a certain camera and so on.


So who in SE England wants my GX20(sort of a Pentax) kit 18-55 and Pentax 55-300.

Obviously I would want some collateral,deeds to house,marraige license,first born e.t.c.

Thanks for your responses,SRS website was 89 pounds yesterday if I remember correctly and 99 pounds this morning.I will see what Ican find.Thanks.

How did you get the lens for that great price?Appears to be 130 pounds on the website.Do I need to take along my pretty sister?