My guess is that quite a lot of the production cost is linked with design and page in additionl to printing and distribution - in which case I don't know if the economics would work for a pdf only version.

Maybe instead there could be a subscriber part of this website where additional in-depth articles are posted (preferably more frequently than quarterly)? Actually, an electronic version with links to - for example - full size image samples to illustrate the subject matter, could be a convincing move on from magazine format - and would obviously also mean PU could become iPad friendly too!

PS - their website is notoriously unreliable so I wouldn't guarantee they actually have these lenses in stock anyway! Always best to phone or visit where MrCad is concerned.

I agree - frankly their prices are only realistic when they're 50% off!

Actually they are good if you phone and ask them to describe the lens to you. But I suspect the only 35mm lens they have that is in really good condition is the SMCM which they're advertising at well over £100. I would not order from them without either phoning first or preferably going there yourself. It's a great place to visit; crammed full of all kinds of goodies, but you need to shop with care.

Surely some mistake? I thought everyone knew the K-7 was unable to do high ISO? I particularly like the last two images - the way the colour of the ladybird stands out against a neutral background (but with complimentary shapes on the plant) and the economy of the last one.

Bump - last chance for the Ultron before it goes elsewhere on Friday. £200 incl RM Special Delivery for a lens of this quality is a great deal.

Jon

I would buy it if (1) the Sigma is too bulky for your needs (given that it is actually a great lens) and/or (2) the WR would be of use to you. I find being able to go out in typical UK weather without worrying is rather liberating!

I have never read that Samsung upgraded the original lens, so you may notice some improvement with the GX20 using the WR version. But it's unlikely to be quite as good as the Sigma.

Anyone got suggestions on a new name?

I knew he was a cricket because our kids have called him Jiminy! He crawled into the house via a wisteria, but is now a permanent resident of the sunflowers by the front door.

Maybe these samples will help?

WR 50-200 at 200mm f5.6 - this is a crop of about 60% of the image (from the centre):





Another at full tele and wide open:





200mm at f10:





150mm at f7.1:





Personally, I think it's a decent little lens and certainly sounds like just the job for Lewis! One thing that has impressed me is the colours that come from it - quite nice rich tones, notably warmer than some of the independent brands.

If you need wide angle up to portrait, would a 17-70 do? 70mm should be more than long enough I think? The Pentax and Sigma versions would probably both outperform 18-125 or 18-250 lenses.