My new pc came with a wireless keyboard and mouse. I have reverted to using a wired mouse though. The wireless one used batteries too quickly for my liking even when I remembered to turn the thing off when it was not in use. Extra faff for no real benefit as far as I was concerned.

I have gone for the 28-105 bundle. If it is anything like as good as the 16-85 that is currently my most used lens with the K5II then I will be happy. I already have a Sigma 24-70 2.8 if I need something faster but I expect the 28-105 will get used more because it is lighter and weatherproof. I have some FF primes but I generally find I use zooms more than primes.

Yes, the 28-105 will probably come down in price but it still seems a reasonable deal at the bundle price. The more expensive options will probably drop in price by a lot more in time.

Too late now but I'm pretty sure that the top section of the units you have just sold unscrews leaving just the thread you require - at least it does on mine that look very similar.

Would the lottery funding extend to buying me a DFA 15-30 David? Pretty please

Welcome to the forum. Your choice may depend partly on what lenses you already have. If you already own a number of full frame lenses then it may be worth waiting for the K1 to use them as intended. If not then the K3II is unlikely to disappoint.

Yes I find that my heavy kit does not get much use. That's why the K1 + 28-105 is so attractive to me. I can always put a small fast prime in the side of the bag for extra flexibility without too much bulk.

Worth noting that when it does appear the 70-200 will be a beast at over 2kg. Almost twice the weight of the 15-30 and only 300gm lighter than the 150-450. A lot heavier than the Sigma equivalent, which is unusual.

Well I just got back from visiting SRS and having a play with the K1. It looks and feels just great. The viewfinder seems enormous and the articulating screen feels really well made. First of all I was shown the camera with grip and the new 15-30, which makes for a very imposing combination indeed. Next I had a play with no grip and the 28-105. The remarkable thing about this combination is that it feels about the same size and weight as the K5II + 16-85 that I frequently use (in reality it is a bit heavier but not noticeably so). I'm a fan of the 16-85 and hope the 28-105 proves to be as good. I have ordered this bundle because I already have the Sigma 24-70 and 70-200 for when I need faster heavier glass.

I considered going to Alexandra Palace station to get some shots of her this morning but decided not to because I feared it would be too crowded. My mate who lives much closer did go and said it was a fine sight in the bright early morning sunshine.

I can remember several steam galas where I have had to hold the camera above head height to get a shot over the massed ranks of bobble hats