I have nearly reached my goal - my final holy grail is a long macro lens - something like the 180mm Clarky had a thread about a few days ago. I just wish my bank account was somewhat more expansive...

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I agree - you had a very photographically productive holiday I really like the keyhole/knockers and the tram controls, although I find myself strangely drawn to the green shutters - there's something about that which really intrigues me - great stuff

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What a great set! I especially like the two cathedral pictures - the first for the concentric curves and the second for the light beam falling across the model. Really good stuff. Like everyone else I also think the Boucherie is a gem as well with the reflected couple.

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Gosh I like that version of the park bench very much! Nice work!

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Thanks folks - No 1 is my fave too, although I kinda like the 'small heron in a big pond' effect in the fourth one (although maybe that's just me - needs a crop off the bottom as well I think)...

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PS - if you follow the link you have to then click on 'used cameras' and then 'manual focus lenses' under pentax...

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Does it have to be autofocus or will you consider manual focus. I noticed that a camera shop not too far from me has a Pentax SMC-M 300mm f4 for sale:

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which is certainly cheaper than the DA*300 or the sigma 100-300, although I should stress I have no experience with the SMC-M - others on the forum may have:

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I have a Sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro and I think it is excellent for the money (IMO) - in good light when stopped down to f8/9 it is commendably sharp, and the macro function is useful although I do sometimes find it tricky to switch it back to 'normal' from 'macro' using the little switch on the side of the lens... leads to a bit of faff but otherwise I would recommend it for the price. I am afraid I have no experience with the other two... It's also quite light and compact than other lenses which go out to 300mm which might also be a factor.

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I'm with everyone else - a great shot with a good deal for the eye to wander around

Nice set - I especially like number 2, and I rather like the park bench as well - although I wonder how it looks without the vignette border. Like the mono treatment on the frosty clock as well.

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