Pentax DA18-250 vs DA18-55&DA50-200, DA18-250 Testing
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fengwei
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Yes, definitely. But probably won't be free
Not sure how much it takes to service a lens, but judging from the prices in Singapore, I would've gotten it from US, and still be paying a significant amount lesser. That difference (which for me is quite a lot, cos of the price I got it at) would make up the probable 'fee' I would need of Shriro. A risk I took.
But having owned it for close to 1.5 months, and my intuition tells me that the lens that definitely lasted me for > 1 year without major issues (provided I don't sell it off).
Not forgeting that if the lens has any issues after the 1 year warranty, you may still end up paying..
I think Shriro will service it for free if you have international warranty..
For Pentax Lens and Camera bought in US, you can request from Pentax USA for the international warranty.
They will mail it to your local mailing address.
I got my K10D with Kit Lens and DA50-200mm frm US. I just email the provide of purchase and item, serial no and model no etc Pentax USA will process and mail me the international warranty in abt 1-2wks time.
Hope this info helps those that r concerned abt warranty if buying frm US.
For Pentax Lens and Camera bought in US, you can request from Pentax USA for the international warranty.
They will mail it to your local mailing address.
I got my K10D with Kit Lens and DA50-200mm frm US. I just email the provide of purchase and item, serial no and model no etc Pentax USA will process and mail me the international warranty in abt 1-2wks time.
Hope this info helps those that r concerned abt warranty if buying frm US.
fusetrips
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May I know which US site did you purchase the products from? From what I know B&H doesn't provide international warranty.
I got it from Adorama and Amazon.
US Merchants will not provide you with the International Warranty.
U need to email Pentax US directly to provide them with the necessary information.
Then Pentax US will process and send you the International Warranty.
Please note that it doesnt have anything to do with the US Merchant that you purchase the items from.
Hope this clarifies any doubts..
fusetrips
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Thank you so much for the sharing and response.
Will there be any extra cost incur? Am I right to say that you asked Pentax US to convert the US warranty to international warranty?
palmtastic
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Many thanks!
I will get the international warranty from Pentax USA for my K10D body and Pentax 18-250mm lens after they are delivered to Singapore by B&H. Cheers!
Nope no additional cost...
Pentax USA will juz send u the international warranty..
Not too sure about the convertion part. As they didnt ask me to mail back the US warranty that comes wif my K10D and lenses.
Cheers...
For the benefit of those getting their Pentax from USA.
I have dug out the old email from Pentax USA about how to get International Warranty.
If you need further information, you may like to send an email webform to Pentax USA.
http://pentax.quicksupportlink.com//callform/pages/callform.asp?origin_us=true
Cheers...
Dear Sir/Madam,
Thank you for contacting Pentax.
To apply for International Warranty please provide the following information:
· Dated proof of purchase which includes your name, address, and phone number
· Model name
· 7-digit Serial Number from the bottom of the camera
You may FAX this information to: Joe Virgil at: 303-728-0145
You may also mail this information to him at:
Pentax Imaging Company
600 12th Street
Suite 300
Golden, CO 80401
Attn: Joe Virgil
or e-mail (with attachment) to: joe.virgil@pentax.com
However, International Warranty applies to the first year of ownership, only, and may not be extended or renewed.
If you are in need of further assistance, please respond to this email or call our technical support center at 800-877-0155.
Sincerely,
Jensy Carranza
Pentax Imaging Technical Support
I have dug out the old email from Pentax USA about how to get International Warranty.
If you need further information, you may like to send an email webform to Pentax USA.
http://pentax.quicksupportlink.com//callform/pages/callform.asp?origin_us=true
Cheers...
Dear Sir/Madam,
Thank you for contacting Pentax.
To apply for International Warranty please provide the following information:
· Dated proof of purchase which includes your name, address, and phone number
· Model name
· 7-digit Serial Number from the bottom of the camera
You may FAX this information to: Joe Virgil at: 303-728-0145
You may also mail this information to him at:
Pentax Imaging Company
600 12th Street
Suite 300
Golden, CO 80401
Attn: Joe Virgil
or e-mail (with attachment) to: joe.virgil@pentax.com
However, International Warranty applies to the first year of ownership, only, and may not be extended or renewed.
If you are in need of further assistance, please respond to this email or call our technical support center at 800-877-0155.
Sincerely,
Jensy Carranza
Pentax Imaging Technical Support
Pentax uses in-body Shake Reduction, "SR", so you do not need to get specific lenses to enjoy this feature - you have it with every lens you own, including the vintage ones!
creampuff
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With the Pentax K20D, K200D, K10D, K100D Super and K100D DSLRs, EVERY LENS that is attached to the camera enjoys the benefits of Shake Reduction.
Pentax employs an in-body image stabilization system that works no matter if the lens is the latest AF lens, or a K bayonet mount manual focus lens or even older M42 screw mount lenses. The system is backward compatible with no issues. With an in-body image stabilization system, you do not have to spend large amounts of money on expensive stabilized lenses. The system works very well that most of us leave it on most of the time.
night86mare
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oh yeah, i keep forgetting to ask, don't think i have yet -
is the lens good for ir? hot spotting etc..
if it's too much trouble to test due to lack of filter (notice that the filter thread is different from 18-55 kit) then it's alright..
is the lens good for ir? hot spotting etc..
if it's too much trouble to test due to lack of filter (notice that the filter thread is different from 18-55 kit) then it's alright.. Hi, Gengh and Creampuff
thank you for your valuable advices regarding lenses. I understand that K10 or K100D has built in Shake Reduction that is no problem for less blur images.
I believe Shirio will release K20D at IT Show tmw. If possible, I want to test and see if it is better than Canon 40D?
thank you for your valuable advices regarding lenses. I understand that K10 or K100D has built in Shake Reduction that is no problem for less blur images.
I believe Shirio will release K20D at IT Show tmw. If possible, I want to test and see if it is better than Canon 40D?
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