Many thanks for the reply, I purposely shot it at f4 because it is a bit extreme. Another at f8 is better I feel, but you have comforted me. Today was the first day since I got the thing that I have been able to use outside and it was near home before I went to work. Yes, the local buildings will get some attention soon. Have you seen tomorrows forecast ?
Maybe next week then!

Not a great pic I know but one to check the focus, of which I am not sure. Is this acceptable for Sigma 10-20mm

Should I expect a similar level of quality from the Sigma at 20mm as the Pentax 18-55mm at 20mm.
What differences might I expect to find?
If any one has made any comparisons can you let me know as I tried a few shots in the house with flash and I am not overwhelmed to be honest.
Does anyone know of any quality control issues with the Sigma 10-20

Due to work I still haven't had chance to try it yet.
Can't wait for the weekend.

Got home today to find my neighbour had taken delivery of my Sigma
10-20mm.
I had to make him a cup of tea to get it off him though!
The trouble is it's too dark to try it out, I'll have to wait till tomorrow.
It's quite bulky beast and looks to very well put together, so I'm looking forward to years of use.

I'm glad I've got a K100D Super with rechargeable AA's. They seem to go on quite a while once you've got to "half" on the indicator.

Just turn your camera through 180 degrees, then the cut out is in the right place!

Very jealous of you!
Very happy for you.....WHAT a bargain!
Buy a card that costs about £150, that should even things up a bit.

The power of the prime! Superb.

Hello and welcome,

I joined in November after buying a K100D Super and in my opinion, in the main, this is a great place for all sorts of help.
You get considered advice some of it conflicting, but this usually sets off a cracking debate 'till everything gets thrashed out. I too are just the wrong side of 50, and chose Pentax 'cos I've got lots of kit upto 35 years old and I can still use it with an up to date digital camera.
Can't really help you with the tripod question as I'm not up to speed with what is currently available.

Rob