Hi,

I have a Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 lens that has developed a slight focus issue- sometime it doesn't focus perfectly. I bought a replacement/upgraded it.

So what to do with the lens; is it something that some people would be interested in buying for spares or try to repair it themselves? I've no idea. If so, what's a fair price?

Cheers,

Pa.

Hi,
I'm looking to buy a Pentax FA 50mm f/1.7. As I'm based in ROI, I don't want to get caught for customs duty so looking for someone who isn't in the UK (not sure are there many users.)

Thanks,
Pa.

Which K3 & what are the main things that jump out please?

Thanks for the replies.
The K3iii is outside of budget range. Main reason for upgrade would be-
- it's newer so it has to be better, doesn't it?
- possibly less noise as high ISO in low light (based on replies, the K5ii seems better for this situation)
- quicker focus

Cheers,
Pa.

Hi,
I have a Pentax K5 II (and a K7). Upgrading the K5, my options would be K-3, K-3 II or K-3 Mark III.

How much difference is there between the 3 3s and how much do they vary in price 2nd hand please?

Main use would be the odd wedding, communions, family gatherings.

Cheers,
Pa.

Hi,
I have a Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 lens, which I love. Recently when connected, the top lcd screen flashes F-- and it won't focus. I have to push the lens down to get it to work.

Any idea what the problem could be please?

Thanks,
Pa.

Bought the Sigma 1750.getting delivered to a friend in NI, who will send it to me

Thanks again for the reply. Ordered the Sigma 17-50 lens. Getting it sent to a friend in NI, who will post it down to me.
As the saying goes, "buy cheap, buy twice".

Thanks for the replies.
Is the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro a bad lens? Someone said it's very soft wide; how noticeable is it, My main use for the lens is the odd wedding (and some family pics, events). Is it worth paying about 2.5 times extra for a Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM?

Other options would be:
- Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 (I can get this for about same price as the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro
- Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro HSM (are there different versions of this?)
any others?
Is the Sigma 17-50 heads and shoulders above these?
Thanks,
Pa.

Or the Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro.....