Good job you didn't take the car with you, like Dangermouse.

JPEG for me. Although I sometimes do both with the idea that I may get around to doing something with the raw file.....later.

I haven't really got the hang of photo-shop and usually just tweek a bit in Faststone. I keep telling myself that I must try but it is all a bit confusing and I never seem to find the time! Probably need to sign up for an evening class or somthing, that way the time will be reserved.

There was a Pentax 85mm 2.8 F advertised for a fair bit less than the Ffordes price recently but it was gone when I rang.

I would like to try a soft lens and was thinking of trying the DIY route as they seem to be hard to find(and probably a bit out of my price range)
The Tamron looks interesting though, might have to keep my eyes open for one.

I have bought several items on this forum. I think I have actually sold one. (no one wanted the other couple of items I offered)

All the items I bought are still in my camera bags(if one lens is not enough, then one bag isn't either!)but every time it has been a pleasant experience.

I think you are more trusting, could be mistakenly, of people you have some connection with i.e. through the forum. Also the transaction is very public and most of the time everybody works hard to be seen as fair and honest.

I have been more than happy with my DFA 100.
I bought it because I wanted a macro lens but It gets used for a lot more besides. A firm favorite due to the image quality.
I wouldn't be with out it now. The WR would be nice but wasn't available when I got it. To be honest I am unlikely to want to use this lens when its raining although if I could afford it I might be tempted to get the WR version.

I thought the cemented elements were going to be difficult, that's why it's still not done!

Not valuable (super tak 55 1. but in reasonable nick, except for a little present from the bogey man right in the middle of the cemented rear group!

Have been keeping my eye out for a scruffy one with a good rear group, looking to swap it over and get one decent copy.

Interesting thread.

Any idea how to clean the fungus from between cemented elements. Its on a Takumar.

The 50-200 is very compact and light. Cheaper too and you can have the WR as well. I have been very happy with mine, especially when I have to carry it all day in the mountains. I sold mine a short while ago, only after I got hold of the WR version.

I've not had the 55-300 so long and am not so attached to it. Still not a heavy lens but it is quite a bit more to carry, both weight and size.

Lots on here recon the 55-300 is a better lens but I've got attached to my 50-200 and take it when I want to travel light.

I love mine, But you do have to watch your feet!