I suppose like all beginners I have a bad case of lens lust that's why I'm looking at the cheaper options till I decide what I want to do in photography. I think I'm a bit long in the tooth to become a "General Specialist". Also the "financial controller" doesn't like creepy crawlies.

Were you toying with a price and does it have the p/ka adadpter

I have considered the Tamron P/KA Adapter, and was assuming this could be used with any Tamron Adaptall lens, but have seen very few P/KA Adapters for sale and the price is about £60 on ebay. Also a bit wary of buying used lenses, with a shop I can take it back easier if faulty.

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Another beginners question. Camera on tripod, light perfect as usual: If I take a photo say using a 18-55mm lens set at 18mm and another from the same position same camera etc with say 10-20mm or 10-24mm or 12-24mm set at 18mm assuming say f5.6 would the image from each be the same? Or does it not work like that? Should I get out more

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I can only agree with everyone else. Thanks for the link for polariser. Will have to wait a little while because the "financial controller" says she will be expecting to eat this month

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I hope all my "mistakes" turn out as good as this dougf8 I can't see anything wrong with either shot.
I've only used a polariser on an 18-55mm kit lens experimenting with the sun shining on some brightly coloured lilies and couldn't see a lot of difference but that could have been due to my rubbish eyesight and lack of experience

That is what I thought. Will look at uv filters and maybe send Santa a letter regarding polariser.

Polariser: Because of the size required 77mm (thin and/or pro) this filter seem very expensive. I've read somewhere its recommended it is used all the time. Could I get away with a cheaper ie thicker standard filter.
Anyone used the standard thickness on this lens or the Hoya dual filter UV/Polarising.

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I've just realised what is going wrong. The support for the QR plate is hinged so it tilts from horizontal to vertical in an anticlockwise motion assuming panning handle should be at the rear of the tripod. The weight of the lens acts as a lever and as the movement is anticlockwise it unscrews the plate enough for the camera to start slipping and lens point down.
Solutions: Use solutions as above. Always take "landscape". Go and look at some tripods and when funds allow etc..

Thanks for the rapid replies. Yes it is the new versions I'm going for, can't wait now

Having examined my wallet and lots of reviews and postings especially the sample photographs I've more or less decided to splash out on the cheapest option and buy a Tamron 10-24mm and a Tamron 90mm macro lens.
Now the stupid question: Are these lenses designed for use on a Pentax camera without any other adapter eg. Adaptall 2 P/KA ? That would be another £60+ on the price so not such a bargain.