Sprry to barge in on this thread, but I just had to rant this somewhere.

I decided to go back to the DPreview forums after what seemed to be at least a couple of years. Reasons for not visiting the forums are obvious. I don't know why I did it but logging on back there and then I saw this thread.

I am so happy I found this forum I could cry. It's going to be along time before I go back there and go through the process of sifting through the mud.

They'll merge to form a new evolutionary being: The Ritax, or Pencoh.

Blech, bad names LOL.

I love the statement about "expanding the range of lenses". Ricoh might go prime-crazy with Pentax and release SL (Semi-Limited) lenses LOL.

Since we're speculating, maybe this is the step that was needed to have Pentax go to full frame, with a release of two new limiteds?

Imaginations running wild.

Mine is me trying to look all "depressed because I lost that hotdog eating contest".

Hello there. Selling here these two lenses:

Pentax SMC 28mm 2.8 M - £50




* Purchased from another Pentax user here. Condition is well used, not the greatest but is fully functional and produces outstanding detail. I had it cleaned after purchase (cost me a tenner) and it's been a mainstay in my camera ever since. This includes both caps, a HOYA metal lens hood, and a Skylight filter. Another photo of the lens:




Pentax SMC 50mm 1.7 M - £40




* Condition is great for a used lens. Used to be a favorite of mine until I got the Samyang 85 1.4 A. I have had much success using this lens with extension tubes, looks like 50mm is the sweet spot. This includes both caps, and a collapsible rubber hood.




Both prices include Royal Mail Special Delivery.
I can probably let go of them both for £80.

Now I wonder what those people who say that sale to Ricoh spells doom for the brand. Another "camera of the Year Award" eh?

If it's a one time event, I'd rent the lens instead. Won't break the bank!

I have several purchases lined up for 2012 (17-50 2.8, 70-200 2.8, 100 2.8 Macro WR, and a K5). Depending on how Ricoh is going to play this, worst case scenario is I might jump ship.

BUT! I'm pretty optimistic that the purchase of Pentax by Ricoh is indeed a good thing for all of us!

Wishing the best from this sale. I'm actually happy how the announcement went, much better than how Hoya announced their things. There was even talk back when Hoya purchased Pentax how unhappy one of the senior execs were with the purchase.

Maybe, just maybe, you're like a walking tripod, you don't need the SR function! Turn it off, see if that works.

I second that, it looks like a (Pentax) lottery win!

Very interested with a detailed "what I did with which lens" post in the future.