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losecontrol · 02-04-2009, 12:42 AM

Hello!

I have been offered this:

Pentax k20d

DA 16-45 4/f

Batterygrip BG-Pentax

Flash AF-360FGZ

Extra battery

Memory-card 4gb

All this for:

1,236.99$
952€
862.2£

.....It's new and I buy it in one local store.
Do you think this is too expensive or do i make a good deal? :ugh:

What worries me most is the lens. Is it one good lens or not?

Answer fast please. I am going to buy this today in any hours!!

Regards Emil

Damn Brit · 02-04-2009, 12:49 AM

Good price I think, go for it if you have the money and really want it.

losecontrol · 02-04-2009, 12:52 AM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

Good price I think, go for it if you have the money and really want it.

Thanks. Yes, I do really want it.

I was look very much at the canon 50d but I finally choosed to go my own way, and create photos. Not brand.
It my terms it means I can invest in old lens-goodies made from the 1930 haha

losecontrol · 02-04-2009, 12:53 AM

The prize is quite cheap I think, becasue the swedish Krona is very very weak comparing to the dollar or Euro or whatever these days

losecontrol · 02-04-2009, 01:33 AM

Hey Gary or any other person here.

What do you guys think about the DA 16-45 lens?
I don't mind it too be razor-sharp or best lens ever, I just want to know that it's not crap haha

Asahiflex · 02-04-2009, 01:47 AM

Originally posted by losecontrol

Hey Gary or any other person here.

What do you guys think about the DA 16-45 lens?
I don't mind it too be razor-sharp or best lens ever, I just want to know that it's not crap haha

The only "problem" with the DA 16-45 is that it is not a * lens, otherwise it's very sharp and has a great range. I prever it above the DA 18-55. That lens is still worth 200-250 euros on the second hand market.

ftpaddict · 02-04-2009, 01:57 AM

Originally posted by losecontrol

Hey Gary or any other person here.

What do you guys think about the DA 16-45 lens?
I don't mind it too be razor-sharp or best lens ever, I just want to know that it's not crap haha

Lots of people here on the forums seem to love the 16-45; odds are it's pretty good. I find it pretty good, myself.

Edvinas · 02-04-2009, 02:08 AM

Originally posted by losecontrol

What do you guys think about the DA 16-45 lens?

It is a very good lens.

losecontrol · 02-04-2009, 02:13 AM

Originally posted by Edvinas

It is a very good lens.

Originally posted by ftpaddict

Lots of people here on the forums seem to love the 16-45; odds are it's pretty good. I find it pretty good, myself.

Originally posted by Asahiflex

The only "problem" with the DA 16-45 is that it is not a * lens, otherwise it's very sharp and has a great range. I prever it above the DA 18-55. That lens is still worth 200-250 euros on the second hand market.

That's good news for me, because I have just speak to the guy in the store and I will buy this today!

Wish me welcome to the pentax family

Sebbe_J · 02-04-2009, 02:15 AM

Hello!
The 16-45 seems like a very nice lens and I really regret that I didn't bought that one instead of the standard 18-55.

Greetings
Sebbe

Maffer · 02-04-2009, 02:52 AM

You got super pricing there for those items. In Finland those would cost way over 1k euros. Actually something like 2k. I would not wait any longer.

losecontrol · 02-04-2009, 03:13 AM

Well, let me put it this way.

In other stores I would have been pay nearly 1900$/ 1600€ for all this.

But we made a deal, and after a hard disscution...well here we are

As i said. The swedish-krona is very weak these days and this price is indeed very good for be in a swedish store. (sweden is expensive normally, even with a strong swedish-krona)

What can I say?.....Im happy, that's it!

Erik · 02-04-2009, 03:26 AM

Grattis! The K20D + 16-45 is 9490:-/€887 at cyberphoto.se who are usually cheaper than most brick-and-mortar stores, and with all that extra stuff you got beside that I would say you got a great deal, especially for Sweden. Enjoy it.

losecontrol · 02-04-2009, 03:36 AM

Originally posted by Erik

Grattis! The K20D + 16-45 is 9490:-/€887 at cyberphoto.se who are usually cheaper than most brick-and-mortar stores, and with all that extra stuff you got beside that I would say you got a great deal, especially for Sweden. Enjoy it.

Tack!

Well, yes. It was the k20d+16-45(pentax photo-festival offer) i bought as well

But i did order it in one other store. They are the best store of all, very nice!

The guy was give me a free Uv-filter

It's cheap for be sweden. And it was include garanty (don't know how long yet) and insurence (1month trial), and sensor cleaning 50% off, the first 2years.

losecontrol · 02-04-2009, 03:38 AM

They guy told me some pentax-secrets as well...not about the gear, but about the company.

I just say like this: Pentax will not go out of bussniess

02-04-2009, 12:42 AM	#1
losecontrol Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gnesta, Sweden Posts: 373	Help me out quickly!! Hello! I have been offered this: Pentax k20d DA 16-45 4/f Batterygrip BG-Pentax Flash AF-360FGZ Extra battery Memory-card 4gb All this for: 1,236.99$ 952€ 862.2£ .....It's new and I buy it in one local store. Do you think this is too expensive or do i make a good deal? :ugh: What worries me most is the lens. Is it one good lens or not? Answer fast please. I am going to buy this today in any hours!! Regards Emil

02-04-2009, 03:13 AM	#12
losecontrol Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gnesta, Sweden Posts: 373 Original Poster	Done! I'm now a owner of a brand new k20d Well, let me put it this way. In other stores I would have been pay nearly 1900$/ 1600€ for all this. But we made a deal, and after a hard disscution...well here we are As i said. The swedish-krona is very weak these days and this price is indeed very good for be in a swedish store. (sweden is expensive normally, even with a strong swedish-krona) What can I say?.....Im happy, that's it!

02-04-2009, 03:36 AM	#14
losecontrol Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gnesta, Sweden Posts: 373 Original Poster	Originally posted by Erik Grattis! The K20D + 16-45 is 9490:-/€887 at cyberphoto.se who are usually cheaper than most brick-and-mortar stores, and with all that extra stuff you got beside that I would say you got a great deal, especially for Sweden. Enjoy it. Tack! Well, yes. It was the k20d+16-45(pentax photo-festival offer) i bought as well But i did order it in one other store. They are the best store of all, very nice! The guy was give me a free Uv-filter It's cheap for be sweden. And it was include garanty (don't know how long yet) and insurence (1month trial), and sensor cleaning 50% off, the first 2years. Last edited by losecontrol; 02-04-2009 at 04:09 AM.

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02-04-2009, 12:49 AM	#2
Damn Brit Guest	Good price I think, go for it if you have the money and really want it.

02-04-2009, 12:52 AM	#3
losecontrol Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gnesta, Sweden Posts: 373 Original Poster	Originally posted by Damn Brit Good price I think, go for it if you have the money and really want it. Thanks. Yes, I do really want it. I was look very much at the canon 50d but I finally choosed to go my own way, and create photos. Not brand. It my terms it means I can invest in old lens-goodies made from the 1930 haha

02-04-2009, 12:53 AM	#4
losecontrol Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gnesta, Sweden Posts: 373 Original Poster	The prize is quite cheap I think, becasue the swedish Krona is very very weak comparing to the dollar or Euro or whatever these days

02-04-2009, 01:33 AM	#5
losecontrol Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gnesta, Sweden Posts: 373 Original Poster	Hey Gary or any other person here. What do you guys think about the DA 16-45 lens? I don't mind it too be razor-sharp or best lens ever, I just want to know that it's not crap haha

02-04-2009, 01:47 AM	#6
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by losecontrol Hey Gary or any other person here. What do you guys think about the DA 16-45 lens? I don't mind it too be razor-sharp or best lens ever, I just want to know that it's not crap haha The only "problem" with the DA 16-45 is that it is not a * lens, otherwise it's very sharp and has a great range. I prever it above the DA 18-55. That lens is still worth 200-250 euros on the second hand market.

02-04-2009, 01:57 AM	#7
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Originally posted by losecontrol Hey Gary or any other person here. What do you guys think about the DA 16-45 lens? I don't mind it too be razor-sharp or best lens ever, I just want to know that it's not crap haha Lots of people here on the forums seem to love the 16-45; odds are it's pretty good. I find it pretty good, myself.

02-04-2009, 02:08 AM	#8
Edvinas Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaunas Posts: 1,458	Originally posted by losecontrol What do you guys think about the DA 16-45 lens? It is a very good lens.

02-04-2009, 02:13 AM	#9
losecontrol Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gnesta, Sweden Posts: 373 Original Poster	Originally posted by Edvinas It is a very good lens. Originally posted by ftpaddict Lots of people here on the forums seem to love the 16-45; odds are it's pretty good. I find it pretty good, myself. Originally posted by Asahiflex The only "problem" with the DA 16-45 is that it is not a * lens, otherwise it's very sharp and has a great range. I prever it above the DA 18-55. That lens is still worth 200-250 euros on the second hand market. That's good news for me, because I have just speak to the guy in the store and I will buy this today! Wish me welcome to the pentax family

02-04-2009, 02:15 AM	#10
Sebbe_J Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Växjö Photos: Gallery Posts: 127	Hello! The 16-45 seems like a very nice lens and I really regret that I didn't bought that one instead of the standard 18-55. Greetings Sebbe

02-04-2009, 02:52 AM	#11
Maffer Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 308	You got super pricing there for those items. In Finland those would cost way over 1k euros. Actually something like 2k. I would not wait any longer.

02-04-2009, 03:26 AM	#13
Erik Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Umeå, Sweden Posts: 755	Grattis! The K20D + 16-45 is 9490:-/€887 at cyberphoto.se who are usually cheaper than most brick-and-mortar stores, and with all that extra stuff you got beside that I would say you got a great deal, especially for Sweden. Enjoy it.

02-04-2009, 03:38 AM	#15
losecontrol Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gnesta, Sweden Posts: 373 Original Poster	They guy told me some pentax-secrets as well...not about the gear, but about the company. I just say like this: Pentax will not go out of bussniess

Help me out quickly!!

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