Yes it was. Shame you didn't have time to try it out.

I think the Super-Telephoto on the roadmap will be a prime, not a zoom. Should be good if it ever gets into production.

Pentax are somewhat lacking in the long lens stakes at the moment.

I don't have a K-M but the kit lenses are a cheaper build than what we have been used to previously. The DA-L lenses don't even come with a hood, it's an optional accessory.

If I were ever to consider buying one, even as a gift, I think I'd go for a K-M + DA 18-55 MK II combination if its available. With the addition of a DA 50-200mm lens you've got a very good starter kit.

I've just sold my Samsung 50-200mm lens, only because I have a better replacement, and I was always impressed by the image quality from it.

Not so tough Clarky. The 500mm is about 1Kg lighter and with more years behind me than I like to admit, the 135-600 was just too heavy for me. I only really ever used it at 600mm anyway so the 500mm is not so different. I just wish I had a camera with me today to try it out. We have a lovely sunny Sunday in UK, but my cameras are in Spain.

Welcome aboard Ed.

Just a heads up. My lens is now in the hands of Chris at SRS and I'm sure it'll be available for sale pretty soon (unless he keeps it for himself of course).

I've relieved him of an SMC Pentax 500mm 1:4.5 in exchange and I'm really looking forward to getting it home for a tryout. Certainly the test shots I made in Watford High Street are very good. I did get some funny looks from passers-by though.

The 135-600mm super-zoom (bigger than the Bigma) is complete, including attachment lens (close-up) and custom trunk, and has clean optics.

If you've always fancied one, I doubt you'll find one in better condition, if you find one at all (I'm not on a commission either).

It's the biggest lens in his bag, easy to find.

Hairy ears, I can't stand hairy ears.

It was the Remote Control-F that I used with mine.

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It's an unremarkable and uninteresting image in my opinion but you might be able to salvage something from it.

I's like to see a very tight crop of just the castle, a bit of the trees at left, bottom, and right, and much less of the sky. See what you think.