Pentax K-x with 2 lenses (300 mm) for 644$

Damn Brit · 01-22-2010, 10:02 PM

Originally posted by sameagle

@Eruditass thanks for succinctly pointing out the lens differences.

Thanks,
Sam

It should be pointed out that the 55-300 in this kit is not the same as that reviewed in the database. The one in the kit has a plastic mount, no hood and (supposedly) no lens coating. Optically they should be the same and the one in the kit is still a bargain.

Eruditass · 01-22-2010, 10:39 PM

That's the first I've heard of no lens coating - any links?

The other differences are lack of quick-shift and distance markings. The 50-200mm kit version is also not the same - it has the same things missing.

Damn Brit · 01-22-2010, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by Eruditass

That's the first I've heard of no lens coating - any links?

That's just something I heard or read, that's why I didn't state it categorically.
Thinking about it, there is no reason for them not to coat them unless they're just being cheap mo fo's.

QS would be no biggie for me, I MF most of the 99% of the time anyway.

I just brought up the differences because I'm imagining a lot of confusion in the marketplace at some point, hope I'm wrong.

Fototim · 01-23-2010, 07:19 AM

I find NO coating very unlikely.

Cheaper coating on the other hand is a possibilty.

ontarioexplorer · 01-24-2010, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by sameagle

The sweet price is no longer available on amazon, but a quick search on price watch for pentax k-x kit shows that best buy offers the 2 lens k-x kit for $674.

PENTAX - K-x 12.4-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera 2-Lens Kit - Black - K-x with 18-55mm & 50-200mm Lenses

Seems like a pretty good deal.

- Sam

Pentax K-x 12.4 MP Digital SLR with 2.7-inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL and 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED Lenses (Black) is available at Amazon for 641.56 $. The Pentax K-x including the kit lens 55-300 mm deal is gone, for now at least.

Damn Brit · 01-24-2010, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by Fototim

I find NO coating very unlikely.

Cheaper coating on the other hand is a possibilty.

I think that is what I meant to say in the first place. But how expensive is a coating, it can't cost much?

Kunzite · 01-24-2010, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by Fototim

I find NO coating very unlikely.

Not unlikely, but completely untrue. Even the DA L is an SMC lens, and we all know what SMC stands for

Besides, they would be mad to make an uncoated lens, it's not something they could get by with. I'm surprised this "rumor" made it on this forum, would we believe that easily all sort of negative things about the brand we're using?

About cheaper coatings - afaik, the coating itself is only one part of the equation. The optic design itself must be done in a proper way, for better flare resistance; that's why you can't just put your latest coating on a kit lens and claim it's ghostless smc.
Right now, their best coating should be the Aero Bright on the 55mm. No other lens has it, as far as I know...

Last edited by Kunzite; 01-24-2010 at 03:43 PM.

**Rondec** · 01-24-2010, 04:10 PM

Gary's just become cynical lately.

Damn Brit · 01-24-2010, 07:34 PM

Originally posted by Rondec

Gary's just become cynical lately.

That's a pretty cynical comment.

Chazs · 02-01-2010, 02:00 PM

Ordered from Amazon on Jan 5, and received on Jan 20th.
When ordering they stated the it would me 2 months for the camera.
Price was $644 and I got the free shipping to boot.
This is the body, 18-55 mm, along with 55-300 mm lenses.

vk4akp · 02-01-2010, 02:10 PM

I couldn't imagine owning a Pentax lens that doesn't have the quick shift focusing.

I was looking at buying a DA 18-55 form Adorama, but I'm a bit concerned that I might get sent an awful DA L instead. They are so similar I can see things getting mucked up a lot from the distributors.

I'm also wondering if there will be a WR version eventually?

.-.-.

ontarioexplorer · 02-01-2010, 07:58 PM

Amazon sells the Pentax K-x 12.4 MP Digital SLR with 2.7-inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL and 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lenses (Black) for 653. The deal is back.

Finn · 02-06-2010, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by ontarioexplorer

Amazon sells the Pentax K-x 12.4 MP Digital SLR with 2.7-inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL and 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lenses (Black) for 653. The deal is back.

Yep, ordered one yesterday at 4 in the afternoon, and it arrived this morning. Pretty sweet, plastic fantastics and all.

ivoire · 02-06-2010, 10:22 PM

With just the 18-55 its $499 at buydig.com

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J.Scott · 02-07-2010, 06:16 AM

Originally posted by ontarioexplorer

Amazon sells the Pentax K-x 12.4 MP Digital SLR with 2.7-inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL and 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lenses (Black) for 653. The deal is back.

Deal? Check the shipping costs.

From what I gathered it is $9.98/ pound to ship to Canada and the item is noted to weigh 5 pounds. The shipper is UPS so there will be brokerage/duty/bond fees. That's going to be costly. Well over $100 for an item of this value.

brokerage fee list

Rough estimates on the $702 US (Camera + shipping) = $760 Canadian. Add brokerage fees (?), taxes (13%) and this shiny deal is looking a bit tarnished.

Just a thought, would Pentax Canada honour a US purchased camera or would it have to be returned to the US for any warranty work?

Not trying to be a wet blanket but just making fellow Ontarians aware of the actual costs.

02-01-2010, 02:00 PM	#55
Chazs New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2	My camera Ordered from Amazon on Jan 5, and received on Jan 20th. When ordering they stated the it would me 2 months for the camera. Price was $644 and I got the free shipping to boot. This is the body, 18-55 mm, along with 55-300 mm lenses.

02-01-2010, 07:58 PM	#57
ontarioexplorer New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 20 Original Poster	The price is back Amazon sells the Pentax K-x 12.4 MP Digital SLR with 2.7-inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL and 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lenses (Black) for 653. The deal is back.

02-07-2010, 06:16 AM	#60
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	Originally posted by ontarioexplorer Amazon sells the Pentax K-x 12.4 MP Digital SLR with 2.7-inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL and 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lenses (Black) for 653. The deal is back. Deal? Check the shipping costs. From what I gathered it is $9.98/ pound to ship to Canada and the item is noted to weigh 5 pounds. The shipper is UPS so there will be brokerage/duty/bond fees. That's going to be costly. Well over $100 for an item of this value. brokerage fee list Rough estimates on the $702 US (Camera + shipping) = $760 Canadian. Add brokerage fees (?), taxes (13%) and this shiny deal is looking a bit tarnished. Just a thought, would Pentax Canada honour a US purchased camera or would it have to be returned to the US for any warranty work? Not trying to be a wet blanket but just making fellow Ontarians aware of the actual costs. Last edited by J.Scott; 02-07-2010 at 07:47 AM.

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01-22-2010, 10:02 PM	#46
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by sameagle @Eruditass thanks for succinctly pointing out the lens differences. Thanks, Sam It should be pointed out that the 55-300 in this kit is not the same as that reviewed in the database. The one in the kit has a plastic mount, no hood and (supposedly) no lens coating. Optically they should be the same and the one in the kit is still a bargain.

01-22-2010, 10:39 PM	#47
Eruditass Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	That's the first I've heard of no lens coating - any links? The other differences are lack of quick-shift and distance markings. The 50-200mm kit version is also not the same - it has the same things missing.

01-22-2010, 11:29 PM	#48
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by Eruditass That's the first I've heard of no lens coating - any links? That's just something I heard or read, that's why I didn't state it categorically. Thinking about it, there is no reason for them not to coat them unless they're just being cheap mo fo's. QS would be no biggie for me, I MF most of the 99% of the time anyway. I just brought up the differences because I'm imagining a lot of confusion in the marketplace at some point, hope I'm wrong.

01-23-2010, 07:19 AM	#49
Fototim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 268	I find NO coating very unlikely. Cheaper coating on the other hand is a possibilty.

01-24-2010, 03:09 PM	#50
ontarioexplorer New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 20 Original Poster	Originally posted by sameagle The sweet price is no longer available on amazon, but a quick search on price watch for pentax k-x kit shows that best buy offers the 2 lens k-x kit for $674. PENTAX - K-x 12.4-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera 2-Lens Kit - Black - K-x with 18-55mm & 50-200mm Lenses Seems like a pretty good deal. - Sam Pentax K-x 12.4 MP Digital SLR with 2.7-inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL and 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED Lenses (Black) is available at Amazon for 641.56 $. The Pentax K-x including the kit lens 55-300 mm deal is gone, for now at least.

01-24-2010, 03:34 PM	#51
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by Fototim I find NO coating very unlikely. Cheaper coating on the other hand is a possibilty. I think that is what I meant to say in the first place. But how expensive is a coating, it can't cost much?

01-24-2010, 03:37 PM	#52
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Fototim I find NO coating very unlikely. Not unlikely, but completely untrue. Even the DA L is an SMC lens, and we all know what SMC stands for Besides, they would be mad to make an uncoated lens, it's not something they could get by with. I'm surprised this "rumor" made it on this forum, would we believe that easily all sort of negative things about the brand we're using? About cheaper coatings - afaik, the coating itself is only one part of the equation. The optic design itself must be done in a proper way, for better flare resistance; that's why you can't just put your latest coating on a kit lens and claim it's ghostless smc. Right now, their best coating should be the Aero Bright on the 55mm. No other lens has it, as far as I know... Last edited by Kunzite; 01-24-2010 at 03:43 PM.

01-24-2010, 04:10 PM	#53
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Gary's just become cynical lately.

01-24-2010, 07:34 PM	#54
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by Rondec Gary's just become cynical lately. That's a pretty cynical comment.

02-01-2010, 02:10 PM	#56
vk4akp Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ipswich / Qld / Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 133	I couldn't imagine owning a Pentax lens that doesn't have the quick shift focusing. I was looking at buying a DA 18-55 form Adorama, but I'm a bit concerned that I might get sent an awful DA L instead. They are so similar I can see things getting mucked up a lot from the distributors. I'm also wondering if there will be a WR version eventually? .-.-.

02-06-2010, 08:30 PM	#58
Finn Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,056	Originally posted by ontarioexplorer Amazon sells the Pentax K-x 12.4 MP Digital SLR with 2.7-inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL and 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lenses (Black) for 653. The deal is back. Yep, ordered one yesterday at 4 in the afternoon, and it arrived this morning. Pretty sweet, plastic fantastics and all.

02-06-2010, 10:22 PM	#59
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	With just the 18-55 its $499 at buydig.com BuyDig.com Basket