Like others have said its difficult to pick an outright favourite mainly because of the overall excellence of the set and the differing styles involved ranging from ICM to pure landscapes. I've been through them several times and each time I've found a new favourite but two really appeal to me and they are #5 and #6 which look like jewels set in a strange landscape. They all have your trademark quality Bill and I doubt if any regulars on here would fail to identify the author if they were published anonymously.
David

Thanks for the replies guys, and to Barrie for offering to let me test drive his Tamron. I have a Pentax FA 70-200 zoom from my film days but it aint f2.8 and it doesn't stay constant at f4, or is it f4.5? as you zoom out. Its OK but the quality of the images isn't as good as the DA*200mm prime although its auto focus is spot on.
I used it earlier this year while my DA*200 was at Johnsons after the autofocus played up. For once it wasn't the SDM motor, it was something to with the electronics. Johnsons fixed it quickly and I had it back home in a couple of weeks
I must say the FA 70-200 is a helluva lot lighter than the 200 prime.
David

Thanks Barrie, it sounds great....but why is it more than £1,000 cheaper than the Pentax version? Is the new Pentax lens grossly over priced and because its new likely to be reduced in price soon (like new cameras always seem to), or is the quality not so good.
But this gives me food for thought.
David

I did wonder about the weight Philip and its certainly something to consider. A lot of my photographic friends at the camera club and many pros use Canons and they seem to have the Canon 70-200 lens which they use most of the time. And Canons are heavy.
When I'm out with the DA*200 clamped to the K3, I also need to carry the DA*50-135 on my K5 so that's two cameras and two lenses to lug around all day.
David

I'm more than happy with my K30/K5/K3, they are still above my level of photographic competence. And despite what quite a few people have said on here they are not particularly heavy when compared say with the heavy weights from Canon and Nikon.
But the new glass is tempting...especially the DA*70-200m 2.8 zoom. I use the DA*200 fixed focal length a lot and its a lovely lens but for action photography - trains speeding towards me at 70+mph or street action such as at the Edinburgh Fringe I feel the need for a high performance zoom with a good reach. Trouble is that lens is in the same price bracket as the K1.
I wonder what trade in I'd get for my 200 against one at SRS?
As for the K1, never say never, but not yet.
David

I see its been described as an entry level camera....... well Pentax entry level usually means entry+. I have a K30, forerunner of the K50 and I've seen that described as entry level. Some favourite images in my portfolio were taken on the K30.
In-camera stabilization, weather sealed, superb quality images. Some entry level !! You could use it for pro-class photography.
David

Great photos Alan, with some wonderful candid studies.

David

They are absolutely stunning Jon. Fantastic photography and its good they are getting a wide audience in the Daily Mail.
David

The variety of styles in this marvellous set of pictures makes it difficult to single out favourites. Each and every one of them has something new to say ranging from pure abstract to fine landscapes. The drama provided by the weather has been expertly captured - pity about the camera getting smashed but I'm glad you were insured.
David

I love the ones where the buildings are lit with interior lights giving a translucent feel. I agree about the halo in #4 but that can be cured.
David