I took out my two newest lense to a test the other day.

New lenses are Pentax DA 16-50 & 50-135 f2.8

Must admit I like them both!

Gareth....

How much without the lens?

Bonjour Les!

I really like these!!!

Thank you everyone

Karlo....

This is NASA's....

Well caught sir

I like!

Hubble's most famous photo....

The fabled Pillars of Creation. This located in M16 - The Eagle Nebula.

David... even the I agree with you 1000% on that subject starting with a B!....

Foriegn websites, and I also believe some in the EU as well, do not have to include taxes in the price. HELL.... I have seen retail websites in the UK that don't include VAT, which is illegal if you are selling consumer goods.

Most of the time people go on foriegn websites and buy stuff, then get caught out when their purchases are delivered. Simply because they fail to do checks....

I would love an Irix lens.... one day I will treat myself!

Great job Rick and co!!

The messaging is hugely better!

Even bigger bonus!

Update....

I think the lens is defective. The first HSM lens I have had that has failed! Usually they're great....

I noticed a sticker on the box that has a circled D on it. I'm wondering if that could be a grading system, like some retailers of used kit use to grade the quality of kit?

I bought it from a charity, who had not tested it. Nor had they indicated it was untested on their ad. If it had been marked untested, I wouldn't have bought it. It will be getting returned for a full refund.