Great angle - i really like these shots, although the first edges it I think as like the train cars in there

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Nice set - I think I like numbers 1 and 3 best myself. Agree with Fatspider's comments too but good stuff nonetheless

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Great set. I also enjoyed your stained glass windows posted previously. You have captured the textures here fantastically well. My favourites here are the first and the last - really visibly showing the effects of nature on stones which, when new, would have looked pristine.

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Thanks Ian and Tim

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I rather like the toned versions as well! - I think probably the sepia works best to my mind - probably because it has that 'retro' look, but it's hard to tell with both versions there as I keep flcking between them and thinking each one I am looking at is the best Either way it's a great shot.

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Thanks for the comments folks. I think I am going to enjoy this lens... Barrie - you are right to point out that the subject stands out more in the final pic; I used a smidge of on-board flash with that one whilst all of the others are just ambiently lit. I'll also check my monitor calibration

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Hello all. There was a thread a day or two ago about the DA*200mm. I have just acquired one of these and managed to give it a bit of a workout this morning so here are some pics. I have to say I think it is a cracking lens. A great focal length, really sharp, and actually pretty compact. well put together too, and not bad for close ups...

First up, a big pink flower:



A hungry bee



Duck love:



Can you see me??



Running repairs...



Bud + Leaf:



Hope you like them. Any C&C welcome.

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Same comment from me - although that background is a corker! and suits the subject as well

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Nice shot, I will probably vote No 1 as well, with No 3 (very) close second - I wonder how the third one might look with a slight colour tone, maybe an inky deep blue...:. I might be inclined to crop out a sliver from the left edge as there is an orange bollard/buoy there which catches my eye, but otherwise good stuff!

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Another vote for the DFA 100mm macro from me. Having said that, the 35mm DA Ltd macro is a beaut, although in macro terms I find it works best for stationary things you can get close to..., like flowers, rather than small scaredy things like bugs...

Dream four lens set up? That is a tough one. If forced to choose now I would probably go with the K7 and DA 21 ltd, DA 35 ltd, DA* 50-135, and DA* 200... am I allowed to also slip in a 1.5X teleconverter? ... (and a 540 flash while I think about it...)

Ask me tomorrow and the answer will probably be different...

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