AF 280T Sold.
Thank you Chris.

George

Hi Callum,
I am afraid that I wasn't clear enough.
I mean that the DA*300 is not to compare to the rest.
I am keeping the DA*50-135 because of the weight and the min. focusing distance. The Sigma is build mush better. The 50-135 is like a toy compared to the Sigma, but growing old I am learning to accept the plastic.

Regards,
George

PM replied to.
AF 280T sold (subject to payment)

George

Hi Callum,
Welkome to the forum.
The AF is a little bit faster and on my K-5 absolutely precise, but is noisier. I do prefer the AF of DA*300. Not to compare even to the rest of the DA* lenses.
A few snap shots. Resized,hand held, JPEG, No post processing.

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Regards,
George

K 55 Sold, paid for and on it's way.
Thank you Doug.

George

PM Replied.
K 55 Sold ( Subject to payment)

George

I would recommend a step-up one.

Regards,
George

I am reducing my kit to 17-50, 50-135 and 35 2.8 Ltd.
The rest is for sale.

1. Sigma APO 70-200 2.8 EX Mk I.
Well cared for. No marks or scratches on the body. A few semi-visible marks on the inner surface of the hood. Nice, clear optics. No scratches, fungus etc. Box, case, paper work.
The rear cap is Pentax (Not Sigma) The case is well-used (The synthetic decoration on the flip is crumbling) £ 450.00 + P&P

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2. Matching Sigma EX 2X DG APO Tele converter.
As new. Absolutely mint condition. Box, case and paper work. £ 150.00+P&P
[IMG]http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s418/GeorgesMS/IMGP0376_1769_edited-1.jpg[/IMG]

3. Monocular converter. PK mount. Converts a lens into a spotting scope/telescope. As new. Boxed. £ 35.00 +P&P
[IMG]http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s418/GeorgesMS/IMGP0382_1773_edited-1.jpg[/IMG]

4. Pentax DA* 300mm 1:4 ED (IF) SDM
Immaculate. As new. Case, but NO Box and paper work.
SNo. 9055376 £ 670.00 +P&P
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5. Pentax K 1:1.8/55mm
Marks/Paint off on the filter/aperture rings. A few dust particles on the optics, but no scratches or fungus. No front cap. I'll add a Takumar
lens hood with step-down ring and lens reversing adapter. £ 35.00 +P&P
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6. Pentax AF 280T flash gun. Mint. Boxed with manual. £ 30.00 +P&P
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Inspections and collections - Welcome.

Regards,
George

http://www.johnsons-photopia.co.uk/Contact%20Us_138.php

Call them. Nice,helpful people.
Good luck with the DIY.

Regards,
George

As most of you I have been thru a lot of lenses trying to optimise.
I like the subtle colour rendition of the FA lenses, but my wife prefers the DA. I prefer a "prime" but as a family man I need a zooms.
So, I am trying to find the balance but is so hard!
And I have only one photo in the gallery because I am not proud with the rubish I am producing lately.

And DA 40 is 1/4 of the lens compared to FA50mm 1.4(although I needed three copies to find a good one)

Regards,
George