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This scam seems to have been around in some form or other since 2010! I think if I get a call, I will keep typing the 6 digit number incorrectly and then inform them that I think I might have a virus that is corrupting my keyboard!

Comment by beakynet posted on Just had anoth phone call... at 23/05/2012 - 10:54

However it is there in the "mounting type"! Shows 146 results!

Comment by beakynet posted on Amazon Lens Finder at 23/05/2012 - 10:32

This is a total stab in the dark, but the uniform nature suggests it could be something to do with the lens coating:

Comment by beakynet posted on Silver "sparkles" on middle element - what are they? at 18/05/2012 - 10:16

Graham, I was about to post the same!

Noticed a key item missing from your list: a film storage fridge!

Also to do what I do today, I would need to add a high resolution negative scanner! Oh, then (hang on:shock a computer, photo editing software.... see where this is going!

Comment by beakynet posted on The real cost of digital photography. at 18/05/2012 - 10:10

The DA 18-135 has slightly better contrast, which I think gives an illusion of greater sharpness.

I great test, if I have time, I might repeat with my 18-135 and D FA 100 Macro WR.

Comment by beakynet posted on M100 macro versus DA18-135 at 18/05/2012 - 10:02

For ages I used the Tamron 70-300 as felt that its performace as a macro lens out did its performance as a telephoto lens! Then I purchased the 100mm WR macro and haven't looked back.

I would personally wait for more funds. Remember the longer the focal length of the macro lens, the greater the working distance, I find the working distance of the 100mm to be just right for me as I like to photograph insects and spiders so I don't want to get in too close and scare off my subject!

Comment by beakynet posted on budget macro lens at 16/05/2012 - 11:18

I have just renewed my subscription, for me it is more about supporting the site then any extras I might get out of subscribing. I is a little bit like paying for a smartphone app to get rid of the adds, it is about showing my appreciation to the author of the app.

Comment by beakynet posted on Pentax User plus membership at 16/05/2012 - 10:49

I had the same issue with the Sigma 18-200 when compaired to my DA*50-135 and raised a simular topic back in 2008 here. There is a link to a Wikipedia article in that thread.

Comment by beakynet posted on Lenses and focal leangth. at 16/05/2012 - 10:43

SkyRider wrote:
Doesn't blipfoto do this every day?

That is one photo a day, this is up to 10 with 1000's of people across the globe contributing, with somedescriptive words as well.

Comment by beakynet posted on 15th May - Photograph your daily life at 14/05/2012 - 21:39

greynolds999 wrote:
My advice for a novice is to buy a 50mm and nothing else. You will learn more about photography with a single fixed-focus lens. It will teach you how to 'find' a photograph by walking around a subject rather than standing in the same spot and zooming in.

I'm not saying that zooms are bad, but I don't think you will learn as much with one on.

But if you want a camera to take on holiday and take snaps with better quality than a point and shoot, then the 18-250 is a pretty good lens.

I am not sure a agree with the 50mm, I would suggest a 35mm by preference as this is more standard on the K5.

Comment by beakynet posted on One "all-in-one" lens for beginner at 14/05/2012 - 15:10

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