>> http://www.pentaximaging.com/products/product_details/camera_lens-- >> smc_DA_18-250mm_f.2F.3.5-6.3_ED_AL%28IF%29/reqID--10270314/ >> subsection--Digital_35mm_zoom >> >> It's a re-branded Tamron, but news none-the-less. Under $500.
> Excellent. Just what we need :-/ You may not need it, but Pentax sure does. As I said in my other post, a lens like this is an instant hit with entry-level photographers, soccer moms, and average consumers. I hope to someday see this lens bundled with a K100D or K110D, because then more of the previously mentioned people will consider buying a Pentax. Essentially, it's a good marketing move on Pentax's part. Plus, don't forget that this lens, even though it's built by Tamron, will still have Pentax's SMC coatings. There are other Pentax-rebranded lenses that have been better than the original model (Tamron, Tokina, etc) because of this. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
