For Sale - Sold: Pentax KS2 White with KIt Lens

77tbholmes · 12-19-2019, 11:13 PM

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Item for Sale
Pentax KS2 White with Kit Lens

Asking Price
350.00 CAD

Item Location
Libau, MB (Canada)

Item Description
My wife's gently used white KS2 with less than 3,000 acutations

This was lightly used primarily for macro work by my wife during my photo outings. The macro lens not listed here. There is no known issues. It comes with the Smc Pentax Dal 1:4-5.6 18-50 DC WR RE kit lens, 2 chargers (one aftermarket), 3 batteries (two aftermarket). It will be shipped with it's original box, signature required with insurance.

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Mint

Shipping Destinations
North America

Shipping Charge
Relative to postal/zip Code

Shipping Services
Canada Post

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
Non return

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

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Last edited by 77tbholmes; 12-20-2019 at 06:59 AM.

photolady95 · 12-20-2019, 06:13 AM

You have a typo in your description. The kit lens is a 18-55mm lens, not an 18-50mm lens.

77tbholmes · 12-20-2019, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by photolady95

You have a typo in your description. The kit lens is a 18-55mm lens, not an 18-50mm lens.

Thanks for the observation but this camera was actually kitted with the retractable 18-50mm. It took me a bit to figure out the retraction lens thing but it's pretty cool for transport and the lens is far sharper than the 18-55.

photolady95 · 12-20-2019, 08:20 AM

Originally posted by 77tbholmes

Thanks for the observation but this camera was actually kitted with the retractable 18-50mm. It took me a bit to figure out the retraction lens thing but it's pretty cool for transport and the lens is far sharper than the 18-55.

Oh, okay. I didn't know that, but I don't buy cameras with kit lenses. I buy bodies only. I have the other one, the WR version of the 18-55mm. I bought it separately.

77tbholmes · 12-20-2019, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by photolady95

Oh, okay. I didn't know that, but I don't buy cameras with kit lenses. I buy bodies only. I have the other one, the WR version of the 18-55mm. I bought it separately.

I agree with you buying bodies only is my preference this one was an exception for us.

**reduno** · 12-20-2019, 11:14 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 77tbholmes

I agree with you buying bodies only is my preference this one was an exception for us.

Got to say it looks sharp with the matching lens. Buying a kit is usually the only way of getting the body colored lens (unless someone is parting out a kit). If I didn't already have a white one I'd be interested. Wishing you all the best with the sale, along with a bump to the top of the list.

canzilla · 12-20-2019, 03:09 PM

PM sent.

photolady95 · 12-20-2019, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by 77tbholmes

the lens is far sharper than the 18-55.

I might have to argue with that statement, though I don't have an 18-50mm, my 18-55mm is plenty sharp enough.

77tbholmes · 12-20-2019, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

I might have to argue with that statement, though I don't have an 18-50mm, my 18-55mm is plenty sharp enough.

If you get a chance take the 18-50mm out for a test it is a different little lens. Very quiet, quick to focus and very small. I shot with a variety of kit lenses over the years and this 18-50 was my favourite despite it's plastic construction. With that said it does not compare to the many good primes I have shot with but they are as different as an orange as to a apple.

photolady95 · 12-21-2019, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by 77tbholmes

If you get a chance take the 18-50mm out for a test it is a different little lens. Very quiet, quick to focus and very small. I shot with a variety of kit lenses over the years and this 18-50 was my favourite despite it's plastic construction. With that said it does not compare to the many good primes I have shot with but they are as different as an orange as to a apple.

Maybe after the holidays, I'll see about renting one of those lenses. I've never owned the first 18-55mm but I owned the second version, and it was tack sharp on subjects I photographed, and the WR is that way too. I read on here that the first version wasn't good at all, I guess that's why Ricoh made a second version.

I'll let you get back to your sale. Good Luck!

**Reality_Check** · 12-30-2019, 03:33 PM

I really dig the white body/lens combo! My wife says the K-3 I got for her is "too smart" and wants me to go back and buy her an old Canon. I'll have to see if she wants something like this instead!

77tbholmes · 12-30-2019, 08:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Reality_Check

I really dig the white body/lens combo! My wife says the K-3 I got for her is "too smart" and wants me to go back and buy her an old Canon. I'll have to see if she wants something like this instead!

My wife never touched my K3 or K3II as she felt intimidated by them. The joy of this camera is that you can shot it like a point and shoot, priority or manual. Then of course we shared the lenses which for the most part worked fine until we both wanted to do macro. I would recommend downloading the manual and leaf through it with her I think she would be pleasantly surprised .

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12-20-2019, 06:13 AM	#2
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Posts: 12,712 Feedback Score: 51 (100%)	You have a typo in your description. The kit lens is a 18-55mm lens, not an 18-50mm lens.

12-20-2019, 07:06 AM	#3
77tbholmes Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Libau, MB, Canada Posts: 75 Feedback Score: 2 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady95 You have a typo in your description. The kit lens is a 18-55mm lens, not an 18-50mm lens. Thanks for the observation but this camera was actually kitted with the retractable 18-50mm. It took me a bit to figure out the retraction lens thing but it's pretty cool for transport and the lens is far sharper than the 18-55.

12-20-2019, 08:20 AM	#4
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Posts: 12,712 Feedback Score: 51 (100%)	Originally posted by 77tbholmes Thanks for the observation but this camera was actually kitted with the retractable 18-50mm. It took me a bit to figure out the retraction lens thing but it's pretty cool for transport and the lens is far sharper than the 18-55. Oh, okay. I didn't know that, but I don't buy cameras with kit lenses. I buy bodies only. I have the other one, the WR version of the 18-55mm. I bought it separately.

12-20-2019, 08:45 AM	#5
77tbholmes Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Libau, MB, Canada Posts: 75 Feedback Score: 2 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady95 Oh, okay. I didn't know that, but I don't buy cameras with kit lenses. I buy bodies only. I have the other one, the WR version of the 18-55mm. I bought it separately. I agree with you buying bodies only is my preference this one was an exception for us.

12-20-2019, 11:14 AM - 1 Like	#6
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965 Feedback Score: 25 (100%)	Originally posted by 77tbholmes I agree with you buying bodies only is my preference this one was an exception for us. Got to say it looks sharp with the matching lens. Buying a kit is usually the only way of getting the body colored lens (unless someone is parting out a kit). If I didn't already have a white one I'd be interested. Wishing you all the best with the sale, along with a bump to the top of the list.

12-20-2019, 03:09 PM	#7
canzilla Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 33 Feedback Score: 8 (100%)	PM sent.

12-20-2019, 03:38 PM	#8
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Posts: 12,712 Feedback Score: 51 (100%)	Originally posted by 77tbholmes the lens is far sharper than the 18-55. I might have to argue with that statement, though I don't have an 18-50mm, my 18-55mm is plenty sharp enough.

12-20-2019, 09:02 PM	#9
77tbholmes Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Libau, MB, Canada Posts: 75 Feedback Score: 2 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady95 I might have to argue with that statement, though I don't have an 18-50mm, my 18-55mm is plenty sharp enough. If you get a chance take the 18-50mm out for a test it is a different little lens. Very quiet, quick to focus and very small. I shot with a variety of kit lenses over the years and this 18-50 was my favourite despite it's plastic construction. With that said it does not compare to the many good primes I have shot with but they are as different as an orange as to a apple.

12-21-2019, 06:53 AM	#10
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Posts: 12,712 Feedback Score: 51 (100%)	Originally posted by 77tbholmes If you get a chance take the 18-50mm out for a test it is a different little lens. Very quiet, quick to focus and very small. I shot with a variety of kit lenses over the years and this 18-50 was my favourite despite it's plastic construction. With that said it does not compare to the many good primes I have shot with but they are as different as an orange as to a apple. Maybe after the holidays, I'll see about renting one of those lenses. I've never owned the first 18-55mm but I owned the second version, and it was tack sharp on subjects I photographed, and the WR is that way too. I read on here that the first version wasn't good at all, I guess that's why Ricoh made a second version. I'll let you get back to your sale. Good Luck!

12-30-2019, 03:33 PM	#11
Reality_Check Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Nashville Posts: 394 Feedback Score: 10 (100%)	I really dig the white body/lens combo! My wife says the K-3 I got for her is "too smart" and wants me to go back and buy her an old Canon. I'll have to see if she wants something like this instead!

12-30-2019, 08:43 PM - 1 Like	#12
77tbholmes Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Libau, MB, Canada Posts: 75 Feedback Score: 2 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by Reality_Check I really dig the white body/lens combo! My wife says the K-3 I got for her is "too smart" and wants me to go back and buy her an old Canon. I'll have to see if she wants something like this instead! My wife never touched my K3 or K3II as she felt intimidated by them. The joy of this camera is that you can shot it like a point and shoot, priority or manual. Then of course we shared the lenses which for the most part worked fine until we both wanted to do macro. I would recommend downloading the manual and leaf through it with her I think she would be pleasantly surprised .