Thank you for the kind words Paul, much appreciated!
It is a fine lens indeed, and the right lens for the right subject, but as you noted, I somehow favor closups - I find much interest in the subjects that we often overlook - details, patterns, textures... So over the years, I've developed this "need" for closer focusing lenses, DFA 100mm macro is pretty much "permanently" glued to K100D

Perhaps that is why this f1.4 lens hardly got any use.
Even this evening, I went for a little walk, brought camera with me, and yes, only one lens FA 50mm, boy how many times I wish I had macro lens with me, habit I guess

But I'm staying strong! I will find good uses for this fine lens!
Regards,
D
P.S. Paul - no reflectors on any shots. Apples - view from the bedroom through the hallway to the kitchen with recessed light just above/in front of the tray, so dark hallway creates this blacked out surroundings.