I have the Tamron 10-24mm. I've been happy with it. Image quality I put down to the photographer as much as the lens.

I used to enjoy going into Jessops to "Window shop" then buy what I wanted cheaper online. Only used Jacobs (Newcastle on Tyne) once. Ordered the Tamron 10-24mm and was told it would be ready to pick up on such and such a day. Went to collect then lens and was told "Oh it's been sent to Glasgow". The shop closed down a month or so later, wasn't surprised

Well done Vic. Everyone gets caught eventually. Good topical subject this time too

I visited LCE web site and didn't see many "Bargains" Pentax or otherwise. I can't see me going to any of the big camera shows either but that is age and health related. I do check on the classified on here to see what is for sale which to me is the equialent ti window shopping. Something I'd really like but can't justify I then look at the other forums to read what their opinions of it are and also the prices if they have one at FFordes and the like. Like my K-3 and K-70 and the assortment of lenses I've aquired, for anything else it will be a lottery win

I was terrified the first competition I won and had to set the subject then judge the images entered by many people who I thought and still do are better photographers than me. Afterwards it wasn't so bad, no one came back angry and just accepted "the judge's descision is final". In all the competitions I've not seen anyone get angry with a result. I do appreciate the work that can go into judging a big entry and usually any negative critique is helpful. A has been said if you don't want to fullfil the rules of the competition don't enter.

Laugh at the idea of modifying the lens, which was purchased with "silent" operation in mind, to screw drive at risk of even more damage. Why not just buy a cheaper screwdrive lens in the first place. Note to self: Go and put your 16-50 on each camera and shoot a few images. Fingers crossed and buttocks clenched

Thanks for the info Peter. I will look to see if it will work with my phone., it's a sony z3 experia compact and only used for text. As you have said Watch this space

I really like mine but if anything I wish I had smaller fingers as it's easy to change settings accidentally. Must admit I tend to use a tripod whenever possible, Am looking for a cheap wired remote as used on the K-others. Pentax or whoever decided to change the socket size in the K-70. The pluses far outweigh the negatives though,

Just an example of shopping around no matter what sort of "deal" is offered

Wish I had last years eyes and brain