FS: Sigma AF 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG macro, mint, cased. This lens has had very little use, it always seems to get left at home since I have a DA*16-50/2.8 so is looking for a good home. Optically/mechanically flawless complete with hood, original lens caps, case and a centre pinch lens cap, I even have the box somewhere, pictures on request, asking £250 firm.

TIA, John

Yes, truly Fugly

John

I'm really not sure

John

Well I'd really like a DA 17-70/4 but it could never replace my DA* 16-50/2.8 and it seems a little OTT to have the two. Maybe I should sell the Sigma EX 24-70/2.8 as it hardly ever gets used and put the money to a DA 17-70. I'd really like one of these: Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 SP Di VC USD, but they're not available for Pentax
Oh! and a K3:

John

1 and 3 for me, nice captures.

john

Like I said, it's up to the individual how they process their images.

John

Love "The Signal" Cliff and great to meet up again in the pleasant surroundings of Helsby. Got a few myself...........

44871 announces her approach to Helsby
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In bloom.....
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No mistaking where you are......
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Awarded
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Signal box...
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and you always know spring has arrived when you hear a Chiffchaff, complete with the dreaded Tammy purple fringing
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That explains a lot, there is probably some in-camera sharpening, depending what your default settings are.

John

Maybe they're jpegs straight from the camera and already sharpened, I generally only work with RAW, besides the basic advice is still relevant, it's up to the individual how they process their images.

John

Hi Will,

I've only applied a little de-noise to the bakground, maybe I've been a liitle too restrained. I'm back off lunch now, I'll have another go when I get home, very little software to play with here

John