I think it would be a very good idea to concentrate on this thread and forget previous arguments elsewhere. Just let it go and move on.

I've had a look at your account and there's no obvious reason why you can't post images.

Have you tried again?

If there's still a problem perhaps double check you weren't trying to upload full sized images. In the forum 800 pixels on the longest side is the preferred maximum. In the Gallery then up to 2000 pixels should be OK, but I actually use 1000 pixels. That's the same as EPZ, so it's convenient and the quality at that level is fine.

Well done, it's a great way to increase awareness.

Moved to Troubleshooter.

The classic lens for that would be the 55mm f/1.4 - film equivalent would be 85mm. The 50mm lenses are very close as well.

My choice would be the 43mm f/1.9, followed by DA 50mm f/1.8, FA 50mm f/1.4 and then the older lenses, preferably the f/1.7 versions.

On cost, that leaves the DA 50mm f/1.8 as the favourite. It's test results indicate it is one of the very best 50mm lenses on the market.

I tend to avoid second hand lenses if possible as we never know how well or otherwise they have been treated. However, any Pentax 50mm lens will perform well.

Title corrected.

Sorry MrS, but you can't keep saying that without it being challenged. There is a real and distinct difference between the output of the K-5 II and K-5 IIs. It can also be seen on the GR, another camera with no AA filter.

Industry wide writers in magazines can see it too, so it's not just me.

I can accept that some people genuinely can't see the difference, but don't put off people because it's there, it's real and it can be a good choice if your imaging style suits the characteristics on offer.

Choices. I don't resent someone who can afford to spend £6000 doing so if it's what they need to do.

I can't afford it, so that's my tough luck, but I'm not going to stop anyone else who can afford it. Good for them if they can.

What I find hard to understand is the rhetoric. What is "ridiculous" about the 560mm lens? It's a long lens, which the range needed, and the price is very competitive.

How many sold in reality we have no idea, but it's there if it's needed. It's no more or less ridiculous than any other lens. Why be so negative?