I like the first image. I keep comparing the crossing track/road with the crossing signs.

Barrie

ideally one should set it each time to the focal length you are using for the shot (in this case multiplied by 1.7 because of the t/c).

In practice that is a bit of a chore so I set it to the lower end of the range i expected to use. I anticipated using the 200-250 range for shots of the Pheasant so allowing for the t/c I entered 350 as my S/R focal length. If you are going to miss on the input length it is best to be on the low side as a longer input focal length will cause the camera to overcompensate and actually induce shake.

I took this shot hand held with the Pentax-F 1.7 converter and my DA* 60-250. The AF and exposure works just great. I need to tell the camera a focal length though for the shake reduction.

I like the third one...the white boat. The 16-50 is a great lens. I have always been a prime lens man, but since getting the 16-50 it is never off the camera, so useful.

The autofocus on mine can be a bit lazy, sometimes need to wake it up by turning the focus ring.

Nice. I like the tulip shot too.

Sensible hat on: the M-50mm 1.4 will do the job at much less cost.

Sensible hat off: get the 1.2 and you will fall in love with it. It is a work of art.

Yes this is the chap [email protected]. You can do a search and see if he still sells on ebay.

I also must point out that the lens was priced in dollars, and in May 2008 when I bought it the exchange rate was about 1.9500 , making it cheaper in sterling.

Maybe I am a bit behind the times then. i picked up a new A-50 1.2 for £325 about a year and a half ago. Also on ebay from a Japanese seller that had a batch of them.

You don't need it.....

..... but you buy it anyway.

Actually £300 is a bit steep for the "K" version.

most of the universal battery chargers have a car adapter. i got one for my K10, it was an irish company, cannot remember the name just now. It was basically a US style pin with adapters for most countries plus a car adapter. Works very well. I will try and find the name and post it here.