John - have you tried it?? Unfortunately when I had a chance to try the DA* lenses I opted for trying the 31 & 77 Ltd instead
I might give Chris a ring

Matt

I'm seriously considering the DA*50-135...
I've managed to hold back the LBA for a couple of years (with a minor blip for the DA17-70 on cash back ) but this one is burning a hole in my pocket...

I have the smc F 100mm/2.8 macro. Of course it is astonishingly sharp and a joy to use. However, it doesn't get used a lot for macro. It gets used more for low light work (hence the desire for the more flexible 50-135). Has anyone used the 50-135 with extension tubes for macro work?

Flat field etc isn't a huge concern TBH - it's mainly how it performs for the odd bit of flower & plant work I do.

Of course, if this turns out as a "good idea", then there'll be the 100mm macro up for grabs later

Thanks!
Matt

ditto George's comment
Too many images, not enough time
Matt

@Don - ouch Yes, I can see that happening
That's one of the reasons I cycle three cards, only formatting when the oldest card has just been put in the camera. I always check the images on the card before previewing and make a mental check whether I've actually doubly-backed them up.
Matt

No, not missing the point
I have a procedure that has become second nature:
* Open the SD door
* Remove card from camera
* Immediately put a new card in the camera
* Close the SD door
* Format the card
* Take the card to the PC to download

Bottom line - I don't close the SD card door unless there's a card in there!
Matt

Have had zero probs with genuine Sandisk Extreme III 4Gb SDHC cards (Bought from Picstop.co.uk)
(the ones that include the "MicroMate" high speed USB card reader)
Absolutely ballistic performance
Matt

Compact cams often have a small amount of storage so people can just buy the camera and get on using it. They may have spent £100 on the camera and don't want to spend the extra for the card.
I have 3 x 4Gb Sandisk Extreme III cards that get cycled. So the camera is always loaded with a card... you never know when you might want to take a picture

Additionally, the dSLRs may be called upon to take several tens of thousands of shots - which may actually wear out an internal flash You can always replace the SD card

Matt

You mean you spend several hundred quid on a camera and can't afford a £15 high spec card to sit inside the camera?
Matt

Thanks for that link.
There's also the very useful set here: http://www.hiddenelements.com/

Many of the tools are free as well
Matt

You can also use the custom function to stop AF-on-halfpress. You can then use the dedicated AF button (on suitable models) or the "OK" button on the rear to perform autofocus-on-demand.

Matt