Comments on and availability of pentax 12-24mm lens

xyrik · 27th April 2009

Does anyone in the forum own the Pentax 12-24mm lens? Searching the forum didn't produce any results on past discussions. If so, could you share your experience with us? Also, I realised that the local retailers do not carry the product so I'm thinking of ordering it from B&H, but I'm concerned about the availability of internation warranty. Again, does anyone know how the warranty works? Thanks a million in adv!

darrrrrrrrrr · 27th April 2009

Originally Posted by xyrik

Does anyone in the forum own the Pentax 12-24mm lens? Searching the forum didn't produce any results on past discussions. If so, could you share your experience with us? Also, I realised that the local retailers do not carry the product so I'm thinking of ordering it from B&H, but I'm concerned about the availability of internation warranty. Again, does anyone know how the warranty works? Thanks a million in adv!

regarding the int'l warranty, email Joe.Virgil@pentax.com regarding converting to international warranty for US-bought items. if you can wait, i think emjay will be bringing in this lens (and others) to local shops soon.

hjbyeo · 27th April 2009

If Emjay priced it right, get a local copy!

darrrrrrrrrr · 27th April 2009

Originally Posted by hjbyeo

If Emjay priced it right, get a local copy!

agreed.. i spent the last week constantly tracking the UPS shipment from USA to germany, india, thailand & finally to singapore

xyrik · 27th April 2009

Thanks for the quicky response! I'll definitely first wait for the local stock to arrive, but do you have any idea how long it generally takes to ship lenses from US&A? I'm intending on a vacation in Europe in mid-May, so I'll make an overseas order if there's no news from Emjay.

darrrrrrrrrr · 27th April 2009

i ordered my K20D last tuesday night from B&H, they took about 2 days to process the order and UPS worldwide saver took 4 days (incl the weekend) to ship it to my door.

in total should be about 1 week or so..

OT: lol @ US&A.. very nais.

P3ntx · 27th April 2009

Why haven't u wait for the K7d?

Just curious!

darrrrrrrrrr · 27th April 2009

cos i no budget for the new cam.. If wait for it means 2010 then i can buy XD unless u mean wait for it to launch then get k20d for cheaper.. dont think it will drop much more to justify me waiting. Anw the k20d is more camera than i can deal with for now, so many more functions than k100d!

hjbyeo · 27th April 2009

Make sure you configure the customs functionality to your liking ... have fun.

darrrrrrrrrr · 27th April 2009

gotta get some tips from the experts haha..

night86mare · 28th April 2009

Originally Posted by xyrik

Does anyone in the forum own the Pentax 12-24mm lens? Searching the forum didn't produce any results on past discussions. If so, could you share your experience with us? Also, I realised that the local retailers do not carry the product so I'm thinking of ordering it from B&H, but I'm concerned about the availability of internation warranty. Again, does anyone know how the warranty works? Thanks a million in adv!

i had considered this

eventually i just got the sigma 10-20

the 2mm difference is a world of difference for me

night86mare · 28th April 2009

Originally Posted by darrrrrrrrrr

Anw the k20d is more camera than i can deal with for now, so many more functions than k100d!

i don't know, i didn't find much difference other than handling

but the iso100 is love love love for landscapes

darrrrrrrrrr · 28th April 2009

Originally Posted by night86mare

i don't know, i didn't find much difference other than handling

but the iso100 is love love love for landscapes

hmmm, intervalometer, multi-exposure, TAv, dust mapping, better custom white balancing, etc.

but first i need to adapt to the new controls. the extra buttons and dials sure beat diving into the menu system.

flowerpot · 28th April 2009

Originally Posted by xyrik

Does anyone in the forum own the Pentax 12-24mm lens? Searching the forum didn't produce any results on past discussions. If so, could you share your experience with us? Also, I realised that the local retailers do not carry the product so I'm thinking of ordering it from B&H, but I'm concerned about the availability of internation warranty. Again, does anyone know how the warranty works? Thanks a million in adv!

A few of us owns one... its a very good lens...the tokina 12-24 is already a very good lens, but the pentax version is even better with its smc coating... contrasty, sharp, good resistance to flare.

http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/ho...40&language=EN

Originally Posted by night86mare

i had considered this

eventually i just got the sigma 10-20

the 2mm difference is a world of difference for me

ya... sigma 10mm really makes a diff.... i miss my sigma

... but but if u can live with the 2 mm short... its a better lens... but have to compromise with composition at times...

Originally Posted by darrrrrrrrrr

hmmm, intervalometer, multi-exposure, TAv, dust mapping, better custom white balancing, etc.

but first i need to adapt to the new controls. the extra buttons and dials sure beat diving into the menu system.

all those u mention i never use them hahaha.... i shoot raw, manual / Av and photoshop the rest... so K100D suits me more...hahaha

night86mare · 28th April 2009

Originally Posted by darrrrrrrrrr

hmmm, intervalometer, multi-exposure, TAv, dust mapping, better custom white balancing, etc.

but first i need to adapt to the new controls. the extra buttons and dials sure beat diving into the menu system.

hee hee, i don't use those..

btw, the dust mapping is not good enough for me, you cannot zoom in more than a bit...

Emjay Enterprises · 28th April 2009

Originally Posted by xyrik

Does anyone in the forum own the Pentax 12-24mm lens? Searching the forum didn't produce any results on past discussions. If so, could you share your experience with us? Also, I realised that the local retailers do not carry the product so I'm thinking of ordering it from B&H, but I'm concerned about the availability of internation warranty. Again, does anyone know how the warranty works? Thanks a million in adv!

Just wait a while more OK

aosis · 5th May 2009

From the enquiry last Sat, CP has it.

epileatheral · 5th May 2009

FotoCLS here in JB has it too. Retail at RM2999. Probably can get it around RM2.5k or less.

apophoto · 6th May 2009

I am using the Samsung version of the 12-24mm Schneider Vario-Xenon. An excellent lens , reasonably sharp and yield beautiful colours. Got it used from a private seller in Malaysia. If you have the 40mm and 70mm pancake, this 3-lens is a great combo outfit. The GX-20 Body has excellent IQ on the menu set-up, so much simpler and easier than my Nikon.

xyrik · 9th May 2009

Sorry... Couldn't wait for it as I'd be leaving Singapore very shortly, but I bought it from CP thanks to aosis's tip off. The odd thing is, they didn't know that they had a 12-24 in stock and gave me a straight NO the first time round without hesitation. They only checked after I asked them if they were absolutely sure. It makes me question the salesmen's dedication to their job of selling the lenses. Don't get me wrong though... The staff are absolutely friendly. Anyway, I like every bit of the lens but the extra coverage needs a bit of getting used to. Gonna exercise my creative juices with this lens while travelling.

Any tips from the old birds on using this lens or similar ones?

Thanks!

27th April 2009	#1
xyrik New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 15	Comments on and availability of pentax 12-24mm lens Does anyone in the forum own the Pentax 12-24mm lens? Searching the forum didn't produce any results on past discussions. If so, could you share your experience with us? Also, I realised that the local retailers do not carry the product so I'm thinking of ordering it from B&H, but I'm concerned about the availability of internation warranty. Again, does anyone know how the warranty works? Thanks a million in adv!

27th April 2009	#3
hjbyeo Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: East Posts: 1,950	Re: Comments on and availability of pentax 12-24mm lens If Emjay priced it right, get a local copy! __________________ Pentaxian \| apwp flickr

27th April 2009	#5
xyrik New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 15	Re: Comments on and availability of pentax 12-24mm lens Thanks for the quicky response! I'll definitely first wait for the local stock to arrive, but do you have any idea how long it generally takes to ship lenses from US&A? I'm intending on a vacation in Europe in mid-May, so I'll make an overseas order if there's no news from Emjay.

27th April 2009	#6
darrrrrrrrrr Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,579	Re: Comments on and availability of pentax 12-24mm lens i ordered my K20D last tuesday night from B&H, they took about 2 days to process the order and UPS worldwide saver took 4 days (incl the weekend) to ship it to my door. in total should be about 1 week or so.. OT: lol @ US&A.. very nais. __________________ PENTAX\|BE INTERESTING http://darrenleow.zenfolio.com

27th April 2009	#7
P3ntx Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Coast Road Posts: 642	Re: Comments on and availability of pentax 12-24mm lens Why haven't u wait for the K7d? Just curious!

5th May 2009	#17
aosis Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 572	Re: Comments on and availability of pentax 12-24mm lens From the enquiry last Sat, CP has it. __________________ My Shutterstock Images

5th May 2009	#18
epileatheral Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 145	Re: Comments on and availability of pentax 12-24mm lens FotoCLS here in JB has it too. Retail at RM2999. Probably can get it around RM2.5k or less.

6th May 2009	#19
apophoto New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 21	Re: Comments on and availability of pentax 12-24mm lens I am using the Samsung version of the 12-24mm Schneider Vario-Xenon. An excellent lens , reasonably sharp and yield beautiful colours. Got it used from a private seller in Malaysia. If you have the 40mm and 70mm pancake, this 3-lens is a great combo outfit. The GX-20 Body has excellent IQ on the menu set-up, so much simpler and easier than my Nikon.

9th May 2009	#20
xyrik New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 15	Re: Comments on and availability of pentax 12-24mm lens Sorry... Couldn't wait for it as I'd be leaving Singapore very shortly, but I bought it from CP thanks to aosis's tip off. The odd thing is, they didn't know that they had a 12-24 in stock and gave me a straight NO the first time round without hesitation. They only checked after I asked them if they were absolutely sure. It makes me question the salesmen's dedication to their job of selling the lenses. Don't get me wrong though... The staff are absolutely friendly. Anyway, I like every bit of the lens but the extra coverage needs a bit of getting used to. Gonna exercise my creative juices with this lens while travelling. Any tips from the old birds on using this lens or similar ones? Thanks!