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<p>Howard, have you considered the HD DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited? I have been shooting with the HD DA 21 for a few weeks and it's stellar. 70mm is a great focal length for portrait. Thanks for sharing your experience. I have been considering the 50-135 for some time but opted to avoid SDM. The SDM issues on some of the DA* lenses were enough to keep me interested in screw-drive lenses. Then there's always the FA 77 Limited….<br> </p>

<p>Hi All, it seems the POTW; a once very active Pentax thread, is fading to possibly become a fond but distant memory. Yes our lives have all become much busier; that reason alone is cause to pause and take a few moments to connect with photography each week as creative outlet and let others see the world through your eyes. If the eyes are windows to the soul; what is a photograph to the photographer? (I read that somewhere on Photo.net a long time ago and have never forgotten - but can't remember who penned it). Here's my contribution for the week after going for a walk this morning...</p> <div></div>

<p>Great story Henk and terrific images.<br> Here' a quick shot from this week...</p><div></div>

<p>Here's the second...</p><div></div>

<p>Ok folks it has been years since I have been a regular poster on photo.net. I periodically check the Pentax forum and am always amazed by some of the talented work displayed by us amateurs who shoot for enjoyment. For several years I have shot with a beloved K-100Ds - "the little camera that could" deliver stellar jpegs and go almost anywhere. I have just parted company with this old friend and have upgraded to a K-5 II and a HD DA 21. Here are a couple of quick shots with that combination... </p><div></div>

<p>Looks interesting for those with deep pockets and willing to carry a beast of a 51.4 MP camera….Medium Format AND 35 mm Full Frame (so the site says)… http://ricoh-imaging.ca/en/products/cameras/645Z/index<br> Specifications: http://ricoh-imaging.ca/en/products/cameras/645Z/highlights</p>