Interestingly the Tokina version of this lens is available without the 'hood' for full frame use.

Steve

I've not done a side by side comparison of the of the 08 compared with the 02. There is some overlap of the two zoom ranges but I gather the 08 is 17.5mm (35mm equiv) compared to the 02's 23.5mm (35mm equiv) on the larger sensor Q series bodies. At these short focal lengths a small difference can be quite significant. In confined locations one is grateful to all the width one can get.

I do feel that the 08's image quality is a little more crisp than the 02's.

Cheers,

Steve

Yes it is expensive but it's probably my favourite Q series lens. I got mine from Microglobe.

Here's one from the Gladstone Pottery Museum I took the other day:-



I had to buy the matching hood direct from Japan but I see a JJC clone is now available on eBay.

Cheers,

Steve

Did you contact Metz in Germany or the UK agent Intro2020?

Ricoh say the 15-450 is due 17th April and the 70-200 is subject to a delay link

Steve

The Standard edition used to scan slides (on a Minolta). I used that version for almost a year before I upgraded to the Professional edition mainly for the ongoing free upgrades, not for extra functionality but to deal with OS changes.

However you encouraged to download and try the software before purchase. If I recall correctly its the standard edition and it leaves a watermark on the scans.

Steve

I believe 1st Cameras are in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Could they perhaps help?

I've just received a supposed large version of this case from Amazon but it seems too small for the Q + 02 combination. The Q + 01 is a perfect fit. It's sized 12w x 7d x 6.5h (cm) . The wrapper was labelled large but I'm wondering if I've actually been sent the small version.

If anyone can put me wise I'll be most grateful.

PEF preview icons don't work in Lion too. I started using Aftershot Pro this year and switched from DNG to PEF because it handles that format better. It seems that sometimes you just can't win...

Steve

I don't know their age range but I've seen some very impressive work done by Wrekin Arts members. We've had a few of them over to our club in Stafford to give lectures. They may be worth a look if you haven't done so already. They are based in Wellington.

Cheers,

Steve