Indeed, and there will be others too.

Valid point, although I think "highly unlikely" is probably fair as well!

It's highly unlikely that you will ever use it for a lens, but a slide copier might be a possibility.

Owls make such fantastic subjects.

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Well done, Karma!

After you have posted your new thread I'll make it a "sticky".

My favourite place is my imagination:

USB has been updated to version 2.0 to give faster transfer speeds.

USB 1.1 is compatible with this, so you won't find things you can't use. Although some card readers can be a bit tricky!

All fairly recent PCs will be USB 2.0

I can't categorically say that the coatings are the same, but comparing two lenses they look the same - the same reflectivity and colour.

I would assume they are the same as the Schneider lenses are multicoated anyway. What's in a name as I'm sure the SMC coating is not the same as it was in 1974 anyway.

I would be 100% happy with either set of lenses, but would still buy the pentax one as it matches the rest of my kit and I believe it will hold its value better.

I could imagine us trying to tell someone in 15 years that a Schneider lens was a Pentax one, and they'll say, "Yeah, right...." with a very doubtful look to match.

Yes, it's the Pentax 100mm f2.8 macro lens, masquerading under the Samsung banner.

It's a great lens.

One idea is to take just one lens and go walkabout with no pressure and no expectation. Something simple like perhaps the 50mm lens.

It helps us to look for subject matter without worrying about photography so much. Even put the camera on Program mode and just forget about the technicalities.

Simplicity is freedom in a way and your inspiration just might flow back.

Hope that thought helps!