Received the lens yesterday, wrapped perfectly in superb condition. Will be taking it out on a stroll tomorrow.

But then still the question remains how Silnabs with only 38 posts has the status Site Veteran (but as medal status as well as subtitle.)
Sounds like a misconfiguration of the software, not?
At what level of posts/etc should one become Site Veteran according to the config? Is that anywhere between 20 and 50 posts for example?

Every single shot in this thread (except perhaps the first one, due to the it-looks-central-but-it-just-is-out-of-the-middle-positioning of the sun) deserves to be printed largeformat and mounted on the wall.

What I really like about these shots is that you've promoted the background (as clouds normally are in the background of the subject) to be the subject itself.
Shots 2,3 and 4 have a very abstract character, the shapes and colors become more than just clouds.
Fabulous. Just wondering - I'm new here - you either live underneath the eye of Mordor or do you professionally have access to a cockpit?

The first shot in this thread is simply stunning. Stun-ning.
Tack sharp, great tone range, nothing blown out or blacked out, well balanced square composition (and I am a profound squarist myself).
Every single bit is right with that shot. Very well done.

Nicely balanced composition, almost nearly symmetrical (including the shadows), HDR-like lighting. I like it!

I've received the 16-50 yesterday, perfectly wrapped and packed.
It works as a charm! I do wonder how the warranty will work, as I only have a scan of the french receipt Silnabs got when he purchased it, but let's hope I don't need it.

Silnabs, I cannot send PM's yet (joined a week ago), and I don't think you can send me PM's either, so if you want you can contact me via e-mail, marcel @ phomago.com.
I may have someone who is interested.
Many thanks.

Ok, thanks for the info. Too bad; if is were compatible, I would have found a purpose for this set. A friend of mine could use the K20D, I could use the Katz Eye on my K5.

Good luck with the sale!

thank you Rich. I will surely post my first results with this lens here.

Agreement reached, payment sent. Awaiting bubble-wrapped-beauty.