Anyone who has bought this lens with the Accessory Kit from Celltime Inc?.... is it reliable? is the lens with it's original package? is
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It appears to be reliable to me. I received the complete package. Very satisfied.
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I would recommend a macro lens instead of this... I have both and my macro lens ALWAYS takes better shots! And the macro lens was cheaper! I just got the one with a magnetic ring that goes on my iPhone! Hope this helped!
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The lens that comes with this camera is perfect for you then. And the battery lasts longer than you think. I bought a bunch and did not need to. Just keep an eye on it and keep it charged. Enjoy.
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I bought and returned lens years ago and moved on to a Nkion system. I had problems with the lens back-focusing on the K10 which had no way of adjusting the focus in camera, so be aware of this issue depending on which body you have. As I recall, the lens was new in Pentax box with warranty. I would check the return policy just in case.
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Matthew, Sigma has released information of a replacement lens which will hit the market towards the end of March. the lens is priced at $499 and boasts significant upgrades to almost every aspect of the lens. With that being said the price of this version of the lens has been slashed (lucky people like me found it for $289). I would consider your need for this type of lens. Most of the bad reviews come from earlier models of this particular version (matted black Vs smooth black). The defective lens's rightfully so get poor reviews, however the functioning models get high praise. I have tested the sharpness and autofocus and my unit is perfectly fine. I decided that $500 was too much for a new lens and $289 was a bargain for its older brother. If you look around you may still find that clearance price. I hope this helped!
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I don't know the answer, but I'll answer anyway. I bought mine used, from a seller called "anandrav." So I took a chance. The lens arrived in perfect condition. But what I really wanted to say, is that the quality of the images and the general sharpness of the lens has really been eye-opening. I've bought enough things by grey market, that if one turned out to be a failure, I"d still be miles ahead. But, of course, I don;t know the particular seller and your tolerance for risk. I'm a little tolerant. What's the ad look like and who is the seller?
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Hi P. Deal, I don't know where you heard that the kit lens doesn't match up with the sensor.... Everything on my camera lined up perfectly. I've had zero problems with the CMOS sensor. I've had zero problems switching lenses. Everything is clear and stable. I hope this helps! :)
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No problem :) Have a nice day, if you get the lens, enjoy it!! O love it :)
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Yes I received mine a week ago and the lens crashes into the filter; not just in macro but any time the camera struggles to focus. Reading online apparently the lens can protrude a little when focusing causing the crash. I think I got a lemon so the adapter ring is going back.Update: nevermind I'm just a dumbass. I had accidentally assembled it in the wrong order. All is good and focus works fine. Since it is possible to put together backwards it makes me wonder how many of the focus reports are just user error.
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Not sure what you are asking. The kit is still working fine and I use a number of pieces regularly. The ring works great with the lens included. I have not tried other lens from other sources.
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Solved! I asked this question in another Pentax forum, and this is what I found out: The kit lens in this bundle is actually the THIRD generation of the 18-55, which was released at the same time as the K7. So - an even better deal than I thought!(Or so I suppose. Haven't seen a review of the new kit lens, but it is unlikely to be a downgrade from the last one, I'm sure!)
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I ordered this lens for my daughter for Christmas and it is new in original packaging. The 'additional' components to the package deal (like the filters, lens cloth, etc.) were in the Amazon package itself - not in with the lens. Hope this is helpful.
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I am sorry, but I am not really sure. I do know that for myself, I would not buy it if it is not listed as compatible. All I could find was a Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Nikkor SLR Camera Lens and it is really at a great price right now, (with only 1 left in stock, so I say grab it while you can!) you can always pick up the rest of the the accessories later, they are really not all that expensive and with the price I found on that lens.... it's probably going to be less than what I paid!! Good Luck!
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I bought mine used and the seller I got it from had the body only but it was like new. And for the kit lens, as I've stated, I didn't get mine with the kit lens but I will say I use the nex f3 with an la-ea2 adapter with Sony dt 35mm f1.8 Sam lens. It works beautifully for beginners. But I am an enthusiast and hobbyist photographer and I will get a semi pro or pro level dslt camera from Sony in future. You can visit my Facebook page to see my photos all shot with it. http://m.facebook.com/pages/KTan-Photography/144023702417316?id=144023702417316&re;fsrc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearch&_rdr I bought mine used and the seller I got it from had the body only but it was like new. And for the kit lens, as I've stated, I didn't get mine with the kit lens but I will say I use the nex f3 with an la-ea2 adapter with Sony dt 35mm f1.8 Sam lens. It works beautifully for beginners. But I am an enthusiast and hobbyist photographer and I will get a semi pro or pro level dslt camera from Sony in future. You can visit my Facebook page to see my photos all shot with it.... » Read More I bought mine used and the seller I got it from had the body only but it was like new. And for the kit lens, as I've stated, I didn't get mine with the kit lens but I will say I use the nex f3 with an la-ea2 adapter with Sony dt 35mm f1.8 Sam lens. It works beautifully for beginners. But I am an enthusiast and hobbyist photographer and I will get a semi pro or pro level dslt camera from Sony in future. You can visit my Facebook page to see my photos all shot with it. http://m.facebook.com/pages/KTan-Photography/144023702417316?id=144023702417316&re;fsrc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearch&_rdr « Show Less
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Are you happy/satisfied with the one you've got? I'm not sure how you can tell but I'm sure there are those who know. My opinion is "if it aint broke, don't fix it". That being said, I am very satisfied with this lens and would highly suggest it.
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Yes - no problem. Just keep in mind it's not a high-quality lens - more of cameraphone quality.
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Great! Thanks for replying and letting me know. Enjoying your G2? I just got mine this weekend and love it. Turned around and dropped another $700 on lenses and filters; nothing I already had would fit.