Recent content by GafferTape

I bought this lens for the exact reason you mention last year (second hand from Mifsuds). I took it on two holidays last year as my only lens with my A200. I am now looking to replace this lens with a good (or at least more expensive) quality 17-70 range lens. There are a couple of reasons...

It appears that I've been ropped into taking pictures of my colleagues at work next week, seemingly purely based on the fact that I'm the only one that has a DSLR. :bonk: I'm quite new to DSLRs, having owned mine for about 5-6months, but understand the basics of aperture, exposure etc...

I bought a 62mm Hoya Pro1 Circular Polariser from Ebay last week, arrived within 6 days from HK and cost £32 I think. Although I'm not sure whether it's supposed to keep spinning round? The ancient pentax i had would go from one extreme to another, rather than keeping going round the lens, if...

Having rung around a dozen or two London stores, couldn't find one that had any Sigma's in stock in store.. Would love that 24-70 Sony fit lens..

Trying to decide between the Lowepro Fastpack 200 that is currently bargainous on Amazon, and the Crumpler Messenger Boy Full Photo that looks like a similarly good investment on Jacobs. The Crumpler looks a bit less of a camera bag and can hold a laptop (although I have no plans to take the...

Can't see that online - this relates to a specific store?

Thanks - no details on the UV filter, but my understanding is that it's included, although I'm going to have to reconfirm that detail before finalising purchase.

I asked this in the Shopping section, but it may get a quicker reply here as there's a bit more traffic - I've been offered an 18month 18-250mm Tamron (boxless, used less than a dozen times, UV filter from new) for £250 including postage. I'm looking for a holiday lens so wondering if its a fair...

Hi, Thanks for your suggestion, although it's significantly out of my budget from new, as the £250 that the 18-250mm is on offer for is my very maximum budget. From the reviews i've read, i'm happy enough that this lens is a compromise in many respects, but i'm essentially after a holiday...

According to this review, it doesn't look like there's a lot between the two lenses: http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/1009/cat/all

Hi, Just after a bit of quick valuation advice to see if I’m about to pay a fair price for a lens. I’ve been offered a second hand Tamron 18-250mm (Sony fit) for £250, including postage. According to the seller (who is a wedding/portrait togger) the lens is 18months old, has been used less...

Is the Tamron 18-250 a significantly better option than the Sigma 18-200? It's about about £180 more expensive than the Sigma from new...

Just trying to figure out what to do lens-wise for an upcoming holiday. The Sigma 18-200mm isn’t too expensive, so trying to decide whether I need the range. Apparently the 18-250mm is better, but significantly more expensive as well… I’ve only got my A200 few months ago...

Caddy worked like a charm - set up and connected in a couple of minutes. Best £25 I've ever spent. Now going to spend the weekend gradually moving things across to another laptop and then do a fresh install on the Dell. Thanks all for your help - very much appreciated :) .

Thanks, it's a Fujitsu SATA drive, so will pick up a caddy and try this out this evening.