As far as I remember, the Pentax version always had focus-confirm and auto-aperture, I'm unsure why the writer of the article thought it was Nikon (probably assuming).

But it's nice to know that such a lens is being considered with such "heavyweights".

Check this out:

http://www.bjp-online.com/british-journal-of-photography/technical-report/193495...

The Samyang is included in the list. Nice to see that. Oh and look at that Canon 85 1.2 har har

Beautiful photos! (location marked on the to visit list)

The photos are a bit too... small? Although good job on the last one!

One of the lenses that will always be a part of my kit.

Some photos of Ruislip Lido:
http://gallery.opethian.com/Sets/2011-04-17%20-%20Ruislip%20Lido/

I have yet to have a proper feel of 85mm (128mm equiv) but when it connects, it sure is beautiful!

Okay, now can you please send me my K5?

Kidding aside, it looks promising indeed.

You just did.

One of the best tips I can give you:

Set it to P (Program) and just start shooting! Change the aperture (from 4.0 all the way to 11.0) while taking a photo of the same subject at close distance. Then try something farther (with your longer zoom lens).

Looking forward to your photos!

Welcome to the forums sir! I look forward to hearing what your thoughts are in the various subjects here, and of course, your photos.

As far as I remember, the hierarchy is as follows (sorted from least to best), and this is not a definite rule but a list I saw somewhere before on either DPreview or Steve's Digicams:

* FA 100-300
* Sigma Non-APO 70-300
* FA 80-320
* Pentax 50-200
* Tamron 70-300 Macro
* Sigma 70-300 APO
* Pentax 55-300

The last one being on top. I'm selling one, but if budget is of concern, I wouldn't hesitate to get the DA L version of the 55-300.

I found the Tamron 28-300 to be very useful as a walkaround lens. At the moment I'm inclining towards primes.

I hope this was helpful.

Wow! Thanks for sharing. The 645D really is doing well with reviewers. Wish it was more accessible to for the consumer.