Pentax in HK

[Kusum Kangguru]

Hi guys,

I might be going to HK very soon for a short holiday.

Where is a good place to get the k20d? Do shops like Tin Cheung or Wing Shing carry Pentax? Will it be cheaper than in Sg? International warranty?

I am thinking of getting the body only. What lenses are good to get (for landscapes and travel).

Cheers.

[alanswan]

My source of info on HK prices:
Lens prices: http://www.ygdragon.net/photo/cameraprice.htm
Shop list: http://www.ygdragon.net/shops.htm

[Kusum Kangguru]

Hmmm ... the k20d is not inside the list.

[fengwei]

My friend went to HK over the weekend, the price for K20D isn't cheap there, most shops selling for 9900HKD (1730SGD) or above

[Kusum Kangguru]

Wow! Then no point liao

[snapnut]

Get the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 or the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8, they are good lenses and HK price is good.

[hjbyeo]

There are some locations in HK that has pretty competitive prices for the Limiteds.

[Simplytimo]

Think the price may be out-dated. Recently asked my friend to get a lens for me and the price listed in the list was way lower than the price my friend got esp for the Sigma lens I bought.

Maybe my friend didn't know how to bargain also.

Maybe if there is another list, we can have a more objective comparison.

[snapnut]

This list looks updated
http://www.dchome.net/viewthread.php...extra=page%3D1
Who is going down ? tonpang Tamron 17 50mm f2.8 ?

[Kusum Kangguru]

Wow! Thanks snapnut!

I think I will get my k20d in HK Hahaha ...

Sorry, but what's the difference between limited and non limited huh? Pentax lens nomenclature is very confusing, any website that can help illuminate a newbie?

Cheers.

[hjbyeo]

Originally Posted by snapnut This list looks updated http://www.dchome.net/viewthread.php...extra=page%3D1 Who is going down ? tonpang Tamron 17 50mm f2.8 ?

Why not get from Shashinki? He's even testing the lens for you!

[kkleong]

Tamron is a no no

My experience was with a local set Tamron 18-50 in S*** mount. It's BF. Not a big deal but imagine getting a f2.8 to shoot at f4.5 (or smaller only) to compensate DOF I've wrote to Tamron-Jap & they had agreed to calibrate it for me but I've to ship it over

If you're unaware, Titles is going insolvent (chapt 11 ) and a guy in Tamron forum (who sent in lens earlier) is still awaiting to recover his lens.

I'm still waiting for whomever to take over Titles (hope soon).. It's a real bummer

Hence, if you think you may require after-service, it's not advisable to get it... Current state is still unknown

[longko]

Originally Posted by kkleong Tamron is a no no My experience was with a local set Tamron 18-50 in S*** mount. It's BF. Not a big deal but imagine getting a f2.8 to shoot at f4.5 (or smaller only) to compensate DOF I've wrote to Tamron-Jap & they had agreed to calibrate it for me but I've to ship it over If you're unaware, Titles is going insolvent (chapt 11 ) and a guy in Tamron forum (who sent in lens earlier) is still awaiting to recover his lens. I'm still waiting for whomever to take over Titles (hope soon).. It's a real bummer Hence, if you think you may require after-service, it's not advisable to get it... Current state is still unknown

That's why hjbyeo and myself will recommend getting from Shashinki.com. He'll test the lens in Japan before he ships out. I managed to cover quite a few events with the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8. hjbyeo came over the other day to test the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 and Tamron 17-50mm f2.8, and he seems to like the Tamron. In case you aren't aware he had a sharp copy of DA* 16-50mm.

Also it had been rumored that the company who's taking over is our Shrior^^