Daft thing is, is that it's not worth 500 pounds and outside of the UK, does not sell for that. I paid 280 pounds for mine brand new from Adorama. Most countries I work in don't bother with duty on such trivial sums. Even when in the USA, I buy from New York, delivered to Houston. No state tax and typically $35 next day UPS or free delivery. Australia does not charge import duty or tax on purchases of under $1000 delivered.

Best to remember that paying UK prices does not help Pentax any more than those in the USA etc who pay a lot less for the same product.

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K10D, SMC A 70-210 f/4 (on macro).










K10D, SMC FA 100mm f/2.8 macro







The macro end of the 70-210 is respectable, imo. The 100mm macro is obviously a better tool for the job yet the 70-210 has a broader application range if your on a budget.

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Indeed, well done and congratulations Tim.

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These shots with the Sigma OS @ 17mm, hand held.







these with the SDM




@16mm showing slight distortion.




Both good lenses. As for build quality, the SDM has the edge and is smoother in operation. The OS on the Sigma seems to be better than the in-body SR (imo).

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I have my second 16-50SDM after I killed the first one. First was very sharp and no SDM issues, as is my new one. I also bought the new Sigma 17-50 OS whilst I was waiting for Pentax Australia to determine repair or replace (at my cost) the first SDM.

I've posted images on the site from both lenses. The Sigma is an excellent lens as is the Pentax. I did miss the extra 1mm shorter length of the SDM whilst using the sigma.

I'll be using the Sigma on a K7 this coming weekend since the SDM has been the choice for a while.

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A thumbs up for the K1000 in simple, non complicated terms.

link

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As per the article "Church officials have decided it is disrespectful to the dead".

That is unless they use the gravestones for their own benefit.




I wonder what George & Dorothy Maclellan's family would say about it?

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Due to the current dilemma at Kodak?

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Way beyond my PS capabilities.

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That's one way of looking at it.

Here's another.




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