Thanks for sharing these. I have not tried to purchase a used lens yet. What do you look for when purchasing an older lens? :)

I agree, it is unfortunate that Ricoh is not pushing their products. My new K-3 has wonderful features that may be unique to Pentax. I have not spent a lot of time following the competition to be able to discuss the differences though.

My most used lens is the Pentax DA18-135mm, my next favorite is the DA 50mm f/1.8. It is very sharp. I have been very satisfied with my two kit lens the DA18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 and the DA50-200mm f/4-5.6. My biggest disappointment was the *DA16-50 f/2.8. It was very heavy and has not aged well. I have paid once to have it repaired after the warranty and it needs it again. It makes me question if I will ever again purchase a Pentax lens with a SDM focusing drive.

Thank you for sharing. The light bar is a great idea too. :)

A day late, but I wanted to add my two cents. I have a Pentax K-7 and a Pentax K-3. I originally purchased my Pentax K-7 as it was the best bang for the buck. I got a weather sealed camera and two good kit lens for less that the price of a comparable body of the main competitors. I am a old Minolta 35mm user and always wished for a Nikon but they were too proud. I am very happy with both bodies and the Pentax lens I have purchased over the years. My only issue is that the camera is much more sophisitcated than I am. But I keep puttering along, continue to learn and really enjoy my hobby. I get a lot of very good information from this site. Thanks to all for the various inputs and knowledge. :)

Thanks, I should have used my PC in lieu of the iPad to reply. I might have had fewer typos.

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