Thanks for that. Didn't know that site existed!

The serial number begins with a 98, for which I can find no reference.

In excellent condition - clean and clear lens glass with a few dusyt specks, no fungus or scratches. The barrel has a little wear around the focus ring. Aperture is clean and snappy.

The mount is PKA/R with Ricoh pin. It is the spring loaded type and has not been a problem with a K7 or Kr. I'll try to find some photos take with the lens later. Asking £38 posted RMSD in the UK or £45 abroad.



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My first proper camera was an MX that I still own and use. Recommended every time. For something more modern, the Super A, P50 or ME Super have fantastic viewfinders and good ergonomics as well as auto or programme modes. The AF models had less bright/usable finders for MF and lose some of the charm of using film IMHO.

A set of three tubes in excellent condition and with electrical contacts. Complete with front cap and case. Despite the name these are manual focus and work well on the K7 and Kr. I'll post some photos later but they are standard Vivitar spec.

Asking £60 plus RMSD cost of £4 or £9 overseas.

Great shots and many congratulations.

A good demonstration. I used an S40 in the past for flower and architectural details, for which it works well.

Any chance this might fit the K7 or Kr?

Frustratingly, SRS sold one around Christmas time for £199.

The Sigma 24/1.8 is a good alternative. I got mine from SRS for £199 and very pleased with it.

Welcome back to Pentaxland.

Both lenses have a decent reputation - it might depend on matching your normal shooting situations to the strength of the lenses, short end or longer end (where the Tamron could be the only choice).