On Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:28:48 -0500 Jim King <jamesk8...@mac.com> wrote:
> I don't have a K-X kit lens in hand, but I do have the version which > came with the K-m, and it's the same lens. It is reported to be > optically identical to the Mark II. However, note that in addition > to having a plastic lens mount it does not have QuickShift focusing > and lacks a distance scale on the barrel, and does not come with a > hood (another $20 from B&H...). It looks and feels cheaper than > the regular Mark II version, but it works just fine. thanks Jim, now i know what i am getting. :) i have placed an order for the k-x with the kit lens and it should be with me in a matter of days.... (am getting it through a friend who is in the US now.) as an aside, i still can't figure out why the k-x body alone costs $580 at amazon while the one with the kit lens costs $550... :)) regards, subash -- 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.
