I initially bought my DA12-24 specifically for interior shots and couldn't be happier. I've never used the Sigma but I spent a lot of time looking at images from both before stumping up my money and decided in the end that the Pentax lens was worth the extra cash. Not once regretted my decision.

The Tamron wasn't available at that time so I haven't looked at it as closely, but I'd be suprised if it did a better job than the Pentax. I'm happy to be proved wrong though...

I think these will sell like hot cakes (not to me, but they'll find buyers).

So that just leaves Pentax, Canon and Nikon holding out against a mirrorless format now - who'll be the first to break ranks?

I'm still using my stickers - very handy!

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I'd forgotten about this, hence it still hasn't made it onto eBay.

I'm still asking £80 + p&p but now I'll throw in a (3rd party) M42->K adapter - everything you need to get started using this on your DSLR!

So that's a fast 300mm f/4.5 telephoto lens, a 58mm f/2 portrait lens, an unused as-new film camera plus fitted case, filters, etc for a mere 80 quid! Bargain!!!

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Me too!

I only have two screwmount bodies and they're of a similar vintage; my Spotmatic bearing a green R and my S1a bearing an orange R. I do own an early 50/1.4 so I've resisted using it on the Spotty just in case...

Sssshhhh! Don't tell anyone but that shot (and all the shots *of* the lenses) was taken with the GRD - my camera of choice for eBay etc.

It suprised me too! The FA43 still rules for landscape work where you want Ansel Adams style sharpness all over, but for general work the nifty 50's are very hard to beat and the Super-Tak turned out some of the best photos during my day in the woods.

I actually ran a roll of film through both the Spotmatic and the S1a yesterday and stuck to the two Taks exclusively. I'll be down at SnappySnaps tomorrow so I can see how they've done on film too.

I expect to see the results in full posted here first then.

Good choice. As an all-round lens it's hard to beat and it's great value for money too.

I'd probably look to European shops too. Here in the UK B+W are rare and expensive beasts, on the mainland they're more commonplace and similar in price to Hoya.

Not if I get there first!