All of the seller's auctions have finished which is why you see none.

I think all of the SMCP-FA Limited lenses were made in Japan.

It has been said that the SMC Pentax 200mm Macro is arguably the best macro lens ever produced by any company.

The Sigma 180mm 1:3.5 EX DG Macro lens is about the closest you'll find. Grab one while you can. If Sigma ever do make the 150mm available in K mount they might just stop producing the 180mm. It really is a very good lens.

Congratulations to Chris and the team. Good move.

As long as the spot is removable and not physical damage, Eclipse 2 fluid and Pecpads should do it.

Pentax sell their own wet cleaning kit too.

If you hadn't told us, I could not tell it was HDR'd. Good job I reckon.

Yes I can see the woman. Looks like she's just kicked something.

Yes.

This is what I've been thinking about as well. The DA* 55mm apparently has a similar design heritage to the almost legendary FA* 85mm.

I can only recommend you do it, if only to give you another reason (read excuse) to upgrade to the K-7.

If the main light source was a 'low energy' bulb you have the same issues as when shooting using fluorescent strip lights. The light output is changing 50 times a second (60 in US), therefore the colour temperature (WB) is also changing 50 times a second.

When you press the button half way, the (Auto) WB is set. Some time later when you make the exposure the chances are that the light colour (WB) has changed.

If you have WB set to something specific like 'Tungsten', you'll experience the same problem. Only when the lght is full on will the WB be correct'ish in camera.

Tungsten filament lamps have a more constant light output because a hot wire can't cool down and heat up that fast. Hot gas, as in a fluorescent bulb/tube, can and does.

That said, I believe that there are some 'low energy' bulbs that have a more constant output.

OK. I see it now. You've removed the reflection of the bollard from the models head area.

I cheated and looked at your Flickr site. There's a bit of a clue in the title.

Good job, well done.