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I should have said UK only at this point. I may reconsider if I'm struggling to sell locally. (I've already had an enquiry from abroad.)

Comment by paul.graber posted on Lots of Pentax Bodies, Lenses and Flash For Sale at 06/12/2012 - 10:55

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I am downsizing to M43, and while I still think Pentax have the best APS-C cameras on the market, have decided I want to move forward with something smaller. So I have equipment for sale, some of which goes back to the 1980s, though most has been bought since the launch of the K-10D.

The following are available. Everything is in good condition at least and has been well looked after. I haven't attempted to price every item individually, but please PM me if interested, and we can agree on a competitive price. Anything that doesn't sell here will be on eBay shortly!

Bodies:- K-10d, K200d; and also a film Z1. (And there may be a K-7 available soon, once I can persuade my wife that my decision makes sense!)

Lenses:- Pentax 18-55, 50-200, 50-135, Sigma 150-500, Tamron 18-250. Old lenses from film days include Pentax 50mm f1.7; 28mm f2.8; 28-80 zoom and a Sigma 75-300. (Coming soon, probably, a second Tamron 18-250, a Pentax 100mm macro and a Sigma 10-20.)

Flash: Pentax AF-360FGZ.

And a bag - way too big for my intended new kit - a Tamrac Expedition 5X - which holds a body or two and four or five lenses plus loads of 'stuff'.

Comment by paul.graber posted on Lots of Pentax Bodies, Lenses and Flash For Sale at 06/12/2012 - 09:10

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Well I may just have bagged Park's last one at the old price, ordered yesterday, arrived today, first impressions - a clear class above any other lens I own. Having said that, Park are still showing £529 for me, maybe it's a caching issue.

Comment by paul.graber posted on DA* 50-135 wow wow wow wow wow wow!!!!!! at 23/06/2009 - 15:11

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Thanks to Chris I now have a Sigma 10-20. He really looks after Pentaxians!

Comment by paul.graber posted on Pentax 10-17 or Sigma 10-20 at 09/05/2007 - 18:04

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Second shot is terrific, Dan.

Comment by paul.graber posted on Pentax 10-17 or Sigma 10-20 at 01/05/2007 - 14:58

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And, no, Bristol haven't got 'em either.

Comment by paul.graber posted on Pentax 10-17 or Sigma 10-20 at 01/05/2007 - 09:52

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I guess I'll probably proceed, even given some of the reservations helpful people have expressed here. It sounds like many of the limitations would apply to all very wide angle lenses anyway.
I'm nowhere near Essex, but, Glyn, as I'm in Guildford I'm not so far from Ash Vale if you fancy a Pentaxian meet-up!

Comment by paul.graber posted on Pentax 10-17 or Sigma 10-20 at 01/05/2007 - 09:43

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PS to Glyn
Obviously if your disappointment means you're looking to sell, do let me know!!!

Comment by paul.graber posted on Pentax 10-17 or Sigma 10-20 at 30/04/2007 - 22:38

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Glyn
Thanks for the helpful contribution. I hadn't tried Bristol - might give them a ring tomorrow. As you say, CameraKing look pricey (and I'll bet haven't got any anyway).
Your comments about being a bit disappointed obviously concern me. I've seen radically different reviews. At one extreme, the current 'Digital Photo' (perhaps not the most authoritative of reviewing bodies) rates the Sigma above all other comers for wide-angle zooms, including Canon, Nikon and (more relevantly) both Pentax options. This rating includes absolute Image Quality as well as value. On the other hand, Richard Day, so helpful to Pentaxians here and elsewhere, didn't much like it, and thought it quite outclassed by the Pentax 12-24. But Richard can always be relied on to prefer Pentax glass. Not quite sure where I go from here, but it's probably academic in the absence of availability.
Thanks again.
Paul

Comment by paul.graber posted on Pentax 10-17 or Sigma 10-20 at 30/04/2007 - 22:36

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Thanks, Daniel. Tried both of those first off! Chris is going to call me when stock arrives at SRS - bought my K10D from him and would prefer to stay loyal. But no one actually seems to have any.

Comment by paul.graber posted on Pentax 10-17 or Sigma 10-20 at 30/04/2007 - 17:37

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