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<p>It's been a while since I've chimed in so...<br>

Nice shots all - <br>

Camus, I dig the rain drop shot! Wow!<br>

Anyway, I'm on a trip that has me in Arches NP for several days. Here's a few takes:</p><div></div>

<p>Looks like I'm still having some trouble...</p>

<p>By the way, these were taken with my broke DA* 16-50. It's off to Pentax for repairs. I got the new replacement this morning, and the AF doesn't work! Just can't seem to win. </p>

<p>Sean</p><div></div>

<p>Alright... finally processed a couple of photos.<br>

I had my little tripod there, so I took some loooonng exposures!<br>

Here are a couple:</p>

<p>Nice shots Miz! You beat me too it this time... Hopefully I'll have time to get to my takes from the day soon. And that skateboard shot is definitely a great shot!<br>

Thanks for organizing this; it was fun!<br>

Sean</p>

<p>Thanks Miz! I'm glad to know that I'm more fun than a day spent at the emergency room with an eye infection. :-)<br>

Looking forward to seeing you, and any(every)body else, there!</p>

<p>Sean</p>

<p>I say bring whatever camera you want! It's really about the photography, right? <br>

Or, maybe the beer. Yeah, beer is good, too.<br>

Anyway, I'm looking forward to meeting any and all who can make it!</p>

<p>Sean</p>

<p>Hi Somanna, <br /> I don't own either lens, but I'll offer this: I recently picked up the Sigma 70-200 2.8. I compared it to the Pantax 50-135, and found it actually had better IQ (if only slightly) than the Pentax. It was about $50 more than the Pentax, but I haven't had a second of buyer's remorse. I love this lens. Beautiful, bright and tack sharp. After I bought the lens, and as we were discussing the test shots (I brought my camera and laptop into Tri-State Camera in NYC), the guy at the store said he felt Sigma, which was regarded as the worst, is now the best of the 3rd part lens makers. <br /> Like you, I like wide angles and low light. I have the Sigma 10-20 f3.5-5.6. It's a great lens, but the variable aperture drives me nuts. I don't like having to recalculate exposure every time I zoom the lens. So now I almost never use it in dark situations. I wonder if I would have been happier with the Pentax 12-24 f4, even @ $300 more expensive. (But I'm not interested in the new Sigma 10-20 2.8 at that price).</p>

<p>Hope that helps inform your decision.</p>

<p>Sean</p>

<p>Hey all, </p>

<p>Just got this in my e-mail... Hope the link works! This is the first I've seen of a Pentax sponsored workshop. </p>

<p>http://links.mkt1716.com/servlet/MailView?ms=MzM4MTM1MDkS1&r=MzA0NzIyNDAwNgS2&j=NTUxODM3MjIS1&mt=1&rt=0</p>

<p>If it doesn't try this - not the best webstie, but it has the info...</p>

<p>http://www.detoursaz.com/kerrick-james-photo-tour-itinerary.html</p>

<p>Enjoy...</p>

<p>Sean</p>

<p>Deepest condolences.</p>

<p>Sean</p>

<p>I have used Pentax M and A primes on my K10D and my old K100D. No complaints whatsoever. And I'm thrilled with my FA 50mm 1.4 and Limited 77mm 1.8! I have several Tokina AT-X Pro (film era) zooms that I have used and found that they aren't as sharp or contrasty as digitally optimized lenses. <br>

Hope that helps. <br>

I'm sure Mis can give you some good ideas about this, too.</p>

<p>Sean</p>

<p>I just bought a K20D at TriState Camera in NYC last week for $620. That's about as good a deal as can be had right now, I think. <br>

If you have any questions, call the store and ask for Steve. He's why I keep going there. Knows his stuff and doesn't try to sell you anythign you don't need. </p>

<p>Sean</p><div></div>

<p>By the way, nice shots everybody! Pratically every one got me thinking differently about "street photography". </p>

<p>Sean</p>

<p>Ok, I'll toss in some... late entry...<br>

Hope you enjoy.</p>

<p>Sean</p><div></div>

<p>Hi Doug and Justin,<br>

I kept getting an error page and managed to accidently post the same comment half a dozen times. I was able to edit out my comments, but I don't know how to (if I even can) remove my post entirely. Please take out the extra blank posts, when you get a chance.</p>

<p>Oh, and please don't ban me. ;-)</p>

<p>Thanks,<br>

Sean</p>

<p>Let me also add...<br>

Nice work, all around... except that dog and horse thing - it hurts my eyes, too... sorry Haig - Nice concept though!<br>

It does appear things have gotten unnecessarily out of hand.</p>

<p>Sean</p>

<p>OK, so it's B&W, nor is it quite "Street Photography" - it was taken in a park (so mods, go ahead and delete as you see fit). But it is only 700pix long! Just thought I'd join in the fray...<br>

Sean</p><div></div>

<p>Yeah, you and me both! I guess that's what you get when you start bracketing beers!<br>

It was the 80-200 Tokina, in deed, Mis. I am back out on a boat, and Europe was nice. I've added a few photos in a new folder to my gallery. I'll shoot you an e-mail asap...</p>