The only reason I would move away from Pentax is:

1. I decide to go Full Frame, then I'd go Canon.
2. Decide to do some action photography for a living (which I don't see myself doing in the near future). I'd need lenses that are simply not available for the K mount. Then I'd go for Canon again.
3. Study studio photography, then I would reluctantly go for Nikon, just because their lighting setup is really superior compared to the other brands.

Why Canon and not Nikon? I've had some pretty bad experiences dealing with people who use Nikon. I remember when I was deciding between a K10D or a Nikon D80 and the Nikon camp gave me more than enough reasons to fill a book on why I shouldn't choose their brand. Yes, it got to that point where the mere mention of Nikon reminds me of those idiots. A pity since they do actually make excellent cameras.

Still, both options would have me shelling out a few thousand £££'s.

I love how Pentax and the community behind it welcomed me. Nothing fancy, just get the camera, and on to the photos. And the cameras can sure take photos! I'm still happy with my Samsung GX-10 (K10D) but the K5 will be the upgrade path that I will take, unless the K3 comes out which has a killer feature (I dunno, make manual focus lenses become auto focus? LOL).

At the end of it all, Pentax make the best camera that has the features that I want. It has enough lenses to cover the range that I want (and lenses I plan to have).

Ricoh coming in to the picture is just going to make things better.

Oh and the wife loves her pink Pentax K-r!

The paint fading is the camera's way of telling you "I'm yours, but not completely, but you're on your way"

For work! Wow. Hope you pick up the other * lenses! Welcome to the community!

I'd rather get the K-r and another lens for the price difference on the K5.

Welcome back! Oh, and it's generally said (across many forums) that the "dark side" is Nikon, not Canon. Which makes the Canon the light side. Then I wonder what side Pentax is in? Oh wait I know, we're on the bounty hunter / mercenary side! Cool!

Received the lens and it is in great condition. Thanks for a painles transaction. Hope this weekend will let me use this outside.

The 28mm lens is now sold. 50mm still available.

PM sent.

FYI K100D body only with lower shutter count was sold probably for £120 including RMSD recently:

https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/k100d-body-for-sale-29058

Probably you can use that to gauge the waters regarding the price. Hope this helps.

PM sent regarding Hoya 49mm PL.