Originally posted by NZ_Ross So Craig very kindly sold me his F35-70/3.5-4.5 on TM, which arrived all safe and sound and nicely wrapped on Tuesday.
I haven't had much of chance to get out taking pictures, as this week is very busy. Some nice light at home this evening, so got the image below.
A very nice lens, and showing lots of promise - so thanks Craig
My pleasure, I hope you enjoy it. I originally picked it up as a sort of secondary kit lens, for when I didn't want to lug the 16-50 around, and it's certainly pretty good for that role, surprisingly good actually, even the macro end as you demonstrated with the lovely thistle picture. On the other hand, I'm not entirely sure about the UV filter which was on it - I'd suggest you make your own mind up on that.
Originally posted by NZ_Ross It will also help Craig with his regrets of selling Pentax gear
The great sell-out of 2013 is nearly over - ironically I've been left with the two lenses I really didn't want to part with - the 21 and 70 limiteds.
And the greatest irony of all - shopping for the Nikon gear made me go back to check my receipt for my (broken) K20 one more time.... and wouldn't you know it, I bought a warranty extension to 5 years... and it still has part of a year to run. So this could get interesting...