The Minolta lens is slightly lighter but Canon, Nikon and Sigma are heavier. The Sigma is twice the weight of the Pentax.
The extra weight is probably due to the size of front glass. The Pentax and Minolta/Sony are 62mm filter, the Canon and Nikon are 77mm and the Sigma is 82mm!

Best regards

Terrible Alan, simply terrible. NOT.

Best regards

Good news indeed. Have your blood pressure and stress levels dropped yet?

SRS seem to be at the pinnacle of customer service, deservedly so after this outcome.

Best regards

More for Ricoh's benefit.

I looked at the details for this lens when it was announced. The thing that put this lens on my no-buy list was the 28mm wide end.

I wondered why Ricoh did not do the needful and make it the full 24mm as per Minolta/Sony, Canon or Nikon.

The difference in the field between 75° and 84° FOV makes a huge difference.

Yes there is the 24-70mm but that's way more cost and short at the long end for a walk round one lens does all option.

Let's see how long it will be for Sigma to make their 24-105mm f/4 Art lens in a K mount (they would be daft not to).

The K-1 with that on the front could be a combination to really upset the competition.

Best regards

-1'C early this morning. Clear skies and now sunny. Just waiting for the heat waves to arrive from the sun.....

Wonderful stuff.

You took a different approach to the event that has produced some clean images (free from background crowds etc).

The third image is my pick as the lady looks relaxed and the setting is classic Whitby.

Great detail throughout.

Best regards

A very good set that tells a story. Good detail throughout.

Best regards

Hello newbiek50user,

It's been a long while since someone posted showing so much enthusiasm! You are obviously striving to progress quickly and I vaguely remember having a similar approach when I started in photography. I'm sure you will learn quickly and look forward to seeing some of your results.

Best regards

The K-1s are on their way with a larger silicon implant......

What won't be on its way is the Ricoh advert that was comparing 35mm sensors against the 645 stating the advantages having a sensor 1.7x larger than FF. Obviously it was aimed against all FF's out there as Ricoh-Pentax didn't have a FF camera. It now also applies to the K-1.

Once you start comparing the size of the snags on the barbie, you lose perspective of why different people use different cameras.

The idea of referring to other sensors in lesser terms shows a lack of understanding of just what is achievable with those sensors.

I've seen mobile phone images that put some peoples DSLR images to shame.

I never judge photographers by their kit, only by the images they produce.

Large silicone implants may look or sound attractive but they come with limitations in some areas.

Best regards

With respect Graham, I'm entirely happy with the 645Z so;

1) why should I bother with a K-1 or a D500

2) why have I not dumped all smaller format cameras and lenses

I still use all formats and several brands for various reasons. I will also buy a K-1 but not to replace my APS-C kit.

Best regards