Originally posted by jamarley Mike, was yours from Electronics Basket? Is it a US or grey market lens? Was all the paperwork included (for warranty issues)?
I sent Electronics Basket this question several days ago but never received an answer.
It came in the proper pentax DA box, instructions (in Japanese), and the international list of company names etc. It did not come with a warranty card now you mention it. I will register the serial number with Pentax and check with them when I get back home later in the week. If I find out anything funny I will let you know.
They do seem to have some negative feedback but a large number of sales 20,000 plus on Amazon. Their ranking (Electronics Basket) is 96% which is the same as KEH, and interestingly enough Adorama has a 92% ranking, but I have not had any problem with products I have ordered from them.
I will assume providing I don't have any problem with registering the lens that the warranty is covered. (Could well be wrong of course ...)