Oh yeah, I'm looking for one in 'well loved' condition. So long as it still works, has no fungus, and is little to no lens damage I'm game.

Anyone looking to unload one of these older lenses? Either post or pm (I can PM now! WOo!)

How does the pixelgenius compare to the smart sharpening with/lens blur feature?

Ah hah! There's where I'm going wrong! TYVM

Back to this question ... seems a camera shop in Canada lists both HSM and regular versions of the Sigma 30mm F1.4 with the HSM having a price premium. However the sigma Canada website only lists the non-HSM

http://www.henrys.ca/Categories/363-Standard-Medium-Tele-Prime.aspx
http://www.sigmaphoto.com/shop/50mm-f14-ex-dg-hsm-sigma

Prices would make people more / less interested

Is there a difference between these two lens types - i.e. with the addition of a P in front of the FA?

Sigma 600mm f/8 Mirror
Aperture: f/8
Angle of view: 4°
Construction: 7 elements / 4 groups
Length: 122mm
Weight: 830g
Filter thread: 95mm
Minimum focus: mm
Mount: Pentax KA

They're really good little lenses. I love my mirror lens (Tamron) - with a bit of care it's comparable to much more expensive telephotos http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/tutorials/mirror.html A steal of a deal for the Sigma mirror!

The only other thread in regards to making cash w/photography that I saw on a quick browse is the one I posted in the general chat. I was curious to see the current peer *group demographics. I had thought that based on the results of that poll (1 in 3 members here having received some form of financial remuneration) that it would be okay to mention that I too had an active interest in doing the same. I also had mentioned an interest in shooting stock in my lighting thread, but didn't elaborate further (as to trying to make money).

So I take it based on the comments that I've breached some aspect of forum etiquette. I'm terribly sorry and will refrain from discussing any of the financial aspects of photography again and discus / present only technical or artistic questions or comments.

Sorry all!

Edited a bit of grammer

Well it does when there are IQ standards for submission. They are really tough on getting good images as well as very high IQ images.

As for making money - where do you come about it being sudden? People have been making money / trying to make money for at least the past few decades with photography.