Surely any 'commercial' deal that is in the forum members interest ought to be allowed.
OK, 'commercial' is open to interpretation. If an obviously good deal is available I would be very dissapointed if it was not flagged up on the forum. Equally, I would not like to see the forum exploited by pushy dealers.
For what it's worth, I think the moderators got it right in this instance.

Well, maybe that is a possibility ISO, but Currys were quite happy to refund my money, so I am reasonably confident that if the replacement does not work out then I will get my money back, and, after all, there have not been many complaints on this thread...

PM sent re 200mm lens

ISO, I did buy the lens from the wibbly web, but when I contacted them by phone, I was told I could return it to a local Currys. I did this today, and a new replacement is hopefully on its way to me via DHL.....They must have a fair number in stock.

The macro lens delivered last week has unfortunately developed a strange problem.
Taking pictures at a local football match yesterday, my K10 effectively 'siezed up' whilst lightly depressing the shutter to maintain focus while following the action. All the lights were on but it could not be adjusted or switched off. I had to take the battery out and reload to continue. This happened 3 times. It has never happened before, I think it must be the lens. There is also a small amount of play in the focus ring. Anyhow, it will be returned to my local Currys tomorrow, hopefully for replacement or otherwise a refund.
Any ideas as to the reasons for the malfunction?

Mine arrived this afternoon, this is the first shot, not in full macro (the light was against me, honest!) but, whilst I am happy with the lens, the build quality leaves a little to be desired.

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To my mind, Molly's natural pose and unfeigned interest more than compensates for any exposure issues....

I have been asked to take photos of couples as they arrive at night in an artificially lit marquee in November. This is way outside my comfort zone, and I would really appreciate any advice before I decide to accept or decline the challenge.
I have a K10 and an AF-540fgz
Help!

Ditto all the above. Lovely image.

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An owl from the show, apologies, I have forgotten the species but not the astonishing eyes.
Taken with the 77mm LTD