Hmmm i must try it on one of my non * lenses and see if it will AF on those.

I have the same issue with my Sigma APO 1.4x TC. And the Sigma does have the screw drive pass through. I can only conclude that the screw drive does not marry up with the coupling on the camera body, although it does look very close from what I can make out.
Perhaps the Tamron is of a similar design.

Sorry that does not make sense What i meant was the coupling on the TC does not marry up with the screw drive on the DA* lens

Wow I can't help but ask why so cheap :
As Pete says you will be gauranteed more on E-Bay.

Good idea i might just obscure it a little anyway. Whats the worst that can happen, they refuse it.

Mikew. If thats the case i should get it for nothing

I wasn't the winner of the Tom Cruise look-a-like competition for nothing you know

I guess your right Chris but it still concerns me that they will have a pic of my signature on my mastercard in there possession for as long as they want to keep it. A little disconcerting thats all.

Just had a look at B&H and they have it for US$359 + $41 postage. But they don't accept pay-pal from Aussies : but they will accept mastercard if i send them a pic of my card front and back Not sure i would want to do that though.

That works out at about AU$470, and then add on postage and insurance and it may not be all that viable an option. I would have to take warranty into account as well. Thanks Chris

I am interested in this lens also but i don't want to pay over AU$600 for it here in Aust.

Whats the best price you are getting in UK for it:

Richard I can't see your pic either.
But reading the exif info you have posted, 800iso and 1/30 it very much sounds that you don't have a flash.

I would have a flash on 90% of the time when doing macro, even in bright sunshine you may need it if your subject is in shadow. And get yourself a good diffuser also or make one yourself, milk bottles make good examples.

I try and avoid a tripod if i can, i find them too cumbersome, monos also. I try and stick to handheld whenever possible, especially in some of the jungle i trudge through.

As George said keep your aperture as small as possible, f16-f19 is not uncommon. Using such a small aperture means little light is getting to the sensor so again this is where the flash comes into play.

Keep the iso as low as you can to avoid noise, 100-200 is sufficient,
And shutter speeds of 1/125-180

Run a search for flash brackets and see some of the contraptions we have been using. Don't laugh at mine though

Plenty of practise and you will be up there with Mike-P. Just check out the photo's forum and you will see what i mean.

Check that they are still valid. I made that mistake when i passed on a couple of spare licenses and they apparently had expired.