Hrm, I somehow have managed to develop a crack in my DA* lens hood. Though I think it was there when I bought the lens because it never really clicked into place. Should I just put a dab of glue on it, or should I go out and buy a new one?

If you've got cash, I'd recommend the Sigma 30mm f1.4 in a second. I take it out with me to all sorts of night time events and dances. I've gotten tons of incredible shots of people and things which just seem impossible. In fact it's on my camera more often than my DA* 50-135mm... I'm often finding I'm shooting at iso800/1600 with the Sigma when I'm out at night which I don't like as I've got a K10d, but with LR3 beta 2 the results are actually alright. Furthermore, it's probably the best focal length for people shots as well, and it's much cheaper than the 31mm FA limited (which is it's only real competition).

I would post some shots, but all the stunning ones are of my friends and I don't think it's really that fair to post shots of others on the interweb without their consent.

So just double checking, you're selling a 17-70mm DC f2.8/4.5 with HSM for £178 including shipping?

If so, pretty good! Wish I hadn't just bout my 18-50mm siggy

If it's the one put up @ 550GBP, yeah unfortunately it sold as fast as lightening.

My wife thanks the person who put the offer in

And sold! (Though through eBay).

Depending on how long it takes you to sell that DA* 60-250mm ...

Gah, don't say that to me!! I don't need any more encouragement to spend more right now ....

Well I'm trying to get a perfect set myself. Where I'm at currently:

Good Zooms: Sigma EX DC f2.8 Macro 18-50mm, Pentax DA* 50-135mm F2.8
All-in-one (wifes favourite): Sigma 18-200mm DC
Primes: 24mm f2.8, 28mm f2.5, 30mm f1.4, 50mm f1.7, 55mm f1.2, 135mm f3.5 (for sale), and 500mm f/8

Where I'm going next to complete the set: 10-20mm, or 12-24mm, and a zoom covering the 200-300mm region. I might got a fast 300mm prime. May even swap my 50-135mm and upgrade to a DA* 60-250mm... but probably not for a bit. Fast glass is an unhealthy addiction!

Wait, that's gotta be a typo, £45? I'll give you £50!