Thanks for all who have responded! And yes, if the SDM would have failed, the front element cracked, the mount torn out, focus motor failed, fungus etc. I would have taken my licks and moved on with a new one - would have probably bough the very same 50-135mm again, it's thàt good! But it is only the plastic lenshood, should be no reason to junk a lens in this day and age of environmental worries - little part breaks, throw the whole thing out?
Currently using the same solution Bertwert suggested with tiny slivers of black double-sided tape in the "canals" - work like a charm but bagging or storing the lens and changing filters becomes a bit cumbersome. It'll do for now though.
Originally posted by Gene D For what it's worth, just searched and see 3 for sale on eBay US, if you search for "pentax ph-rbk 67". They appear quite expensive, ship from Japan but they are the original Pentax part number 38754
Yep, saw those as well but with the new eCommerce customs regulations in the EU they will run up import costs like crazy if packages get through at all (Customs regulations are part of my job so I know the burn...)
Originally posted by biz-engineer The battery of my 12 years old Sony laptop is dead, and no way to find a replacement part. I bought a new DELL notebook and I didn't complain about Sony lack of support.
Normally, for consumer electronics, the official accounting depreciation is over five or six years not more, which means, your 50-135 already exceeded its officially expected service time, not bad.
Not sure you read my OP - the lens is doing perfectly fine. Just trying to purchase a plastic accessory for it. To use your laptop example: the laptop battery is fine but the charge cord is broken - simple charge cord & power plug but cannot get it anywhere.
Quote: Yep, read my OP where it says: "
I can get aftermarket 67mm thread hoods but they don't allow pola- or other filter use and almost none of them have the right depth and petal shape to prevent vignetting."?
One of your links doesn't have the right depth for a telezoom and the other won't allow filters. Bro, I research before posting and complaining and I read EVERYTHING!
Originally posted by pschlute Contact your nearest Pentax dealer and order one. In the Uk they sell for between £17-20
Yes you will have to wait, as most folk do at the moment for many products, due to a thing called Covid.
i think your complaint against Pentax is unfounded. Were you expecting them to make one just for you and ship it ?
I contacted 3 different national dealers as well as Pentax Ricoh's own customer service in Europe. What makes you think I didn't? I was expecting to tell me that they'll have one for me in x weeks if I just have some patience - not just say "NO" like they did.
Originally posted by Kwong Again, eCommerce shipping into the EU is a b!tch since July 1st and B&H does not have the required EU IOSS/VAT registration yet.