Simon

Quite a few of my recent images posted here were taken with the 55-300, including quite a few landscapes. I think that it represents GREAT value for money.

However, when I brought it I immediately put a protective filter on the front of it and the results, while still good, were quite not as good as I had expected. Then I took account of the advice that I had previously been given on here not to put anything in front of it, and immediately the result were much better. I don't know the reason why, but it really doesn't like having a filter on the front of it. As a result, I always have it with the lens hood on, but nothing else.

The A50 1.7 is very nice to use, beautifully made and as I don't mind manual focus great for me. My 28mm is an ancient Vivitar that I love (see my latest image of the glasshouse at RHS Wisley).

What precise set up of lenses you want depends on what your preferred style/subjects are, and there are many much better photographers than me on the site that can advise.

Phil

While only a couple of the images I've posted here were taken with it, it probably spends more time on the camera than any other single lens. It's my 'go to' walk about lens. I brought mine new from SRS and definitely worth getting new (IMHO).

Regarding the Beep - it can be turned off, or specified for specific functions only, on my K-5ii in Set-up menu 1. I presume that the K5 would be similar.

Phil

Welcome from a fellow Surrey dweller (Surreyite?)

Phil

I have a Red Snapper RSH 12 which cost c.£60. I'm very pleased with it. It holds my K-5ii with the 55-300 and an extender without any movement. It also moves very smoothly.

I've only had it for about 6 months, so I can't comment on its long term life - but so far, so very good!

Phil

Simon

Yet another supper set. #7 dos it for me, although I do love it when the Minis stuff the Mustangs(#!

Phil

Super set - #3 for me as well.

Phil

A 2nd version (different crop) of my earlier post in response to comments. This version is almost the full frame as I took it. PS treatment is very similar.

Taken with my K-5iis and a DA 18-135WR at 48mm.

C & C Welcomed

Phil

An old fashioned bike just waiting for the owner to return to collect it. Spotted in an alleyway in Pienza. C&C welcome, especially thoughts on the square crop.

K-5iis, DA 18-135WR at 48mm

Phil

Carl

I don't know if it's the file size that is an issue, but it normally takes a matter of seconds when I upload them. I always resize so that the file is less than 1Mb and normally 250-500Kb.

Phil

I have the Sigma 10-20 F4-5.6 EX DC which I have had for about 18 months. I love it - but you do need to be careful once you get down to the extreme WA ends to avoid distortion, but I'd guess that is true of most UWA lenses.

Generally it's pretty sharp, not too prone to flare and a pleasure to use. It also feels extremely well made.

Phil