I second that one, it tends to be the only magazine I return to.

Regards


Graham

I have to old version of the Sigma 70-300 and a Pentax DA55-300. I purchased the Pentax because the Sigma was never sharp enough and I was always disappointed with the results. Having used the Pentax for a while now I feel it has the edge over the Sigma in the following areas:

Sharper
Faster focusing
Wider angle of view
Less lens flair
Lighter and less bulky
Colour representations are brighter
motor is marginally quieter

I don't particularly miss the macro function as the lens was always far to long for this type of photography.

Regards Graham

I currently have a set of Cokin Pro series graduated filter used quite a lot on my 18-55 kit lens. However late last year I purchased a Pentax 16-45mm and wondered, before I bother purchasing a 67mm attachment ring, has anybody used the Cokin pro range with this lens and have they had many problems at the aperture extremes due to the filter being far away from the glass,if this is the case any suggestions on alternate systems? I usually use graduated filters for landscapes and occasionally a polariser.

Glad to hear you have all your kit back, it does restore your faith in humankind. Shame about the car though, you may be lucky I have had quite a few members of staff do this in the past and in each case no damage done.

I would avoid ladders for a few days if I were you though

Graham

I can see both arguments for and against regarding WIKI formats, for me, when I first joined the forum I had a lot to learn and found the site search facility almost unusable, even now trying to find past conversations is quite an effort. I feel the need for some form of static information base, even if it is to help those new to photography, or those bogged down in deep questions about lens construction and so on.... I have seen some of the forums more knowledgeable and patient members recount the same information many times, a great credit to their patience and enthusiasm.

Regards Graham

Now that one I like, good shot David.

Graham

Thanks Don & Thoramay

Two very different approaches, both very interesting. I should never have taken that mirror to the dump last week! I will give both techniques a try once I can scrounge some bits from work. Thanks to you both for some very detailed and thought out answers to my photographic fumblings.

Graham

Thanks Pete, I can now see where I was getting confused. I am particularly interested to see if I can get better results from my slightly troublesome Sigma 70-300 lens, time to go and play I think.

Very bad news, I would be devastated if that happened to me.

Graham

Thanks John I will give that a try.

Graham