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@Rod @Chris Thanks, you both gave me pause for thought. So, previously I had a pair of old Bowen flash heads, so thought manual guns like the TT600 would be fine as I am well used to manual power ...

Yeah, that makes sense. Looks like selling the 2 V6's will just about pay for the 350, so I lose nothing but gain a flash.

I am thinking how to build up a flash system for around £200 to cover 2 things: (1) On-camera flash for travel and fill-flash, and may be to use as a master

I was initially a bit sceptical about these, as even though it has the 3rd contact for temperature measurement, the description on the website previously said it just reported the temperature, ...

I am just trying out a levelling base instead of a ball head on my travel tripod. Seems like you get the smoothness and damping of a large ball head, without the weight. Obviously you lose the ...

Hi Nick, May be look for a used quality one on ebay or MPB? Possibly pick up some aluminium legs used and a new Sirui K-series head - they seem good quality and value. This is a good article here, ...

True about the infinity marks, but is that really problem, except for astro, and there are ways round it. You can always return it if not up to scratch, plus if you re-sell it you lose little in ...

Hi Anthony, I have had the 14 for years and really like it, I did have the 10-24 and sold for similar issues you describe - but, in retrospect, it may have been worth having it serviced. I also now ...

Unfortunately due to hurting my foot, I have not been able to spend as much time out with the 16-55 as I wanted,  but last evening did manage to take a short walk and shoot a few snaps. I really ...

Me to....   but I must have missed a bit if the images above are from there 😀

Which Lake District?

With these lenses I reckon: Put them on camera = 20% chance you want it Take some pictures = 80% chance you want it

A few years ago I shot an event, but I didn't have a 'standard' zoom for my Nikons, so I hired a 24-70 f/2.8 (not the current version, the previous non-VR one). It's not a lens I wanted or had ...

Yeah, I would definately agree you may want something wider. Take a look at www.lensesforhire.co.uk (I have no connection with them apart from being a happy customer), and may be rent a 16-55? You ...

Great, that's what I hoped, thanks.

Thanks, I was more concerned that the filter thread is on a solid part of the lens 'chassis', as it is on the 16mm f/2.8, not a 'floating' barrel that may make the lens a bit vulnerable to damage ...

Can anyone tell me please if the filter thread/lens barrel on the 50mm is nice and solid. Reason for asking is I use filters a lot and don't like using them so much on the 60mm as the lens barrel ...

I think it makes a great pairing with the Samyang. I have the 14mm as well but I wonder whether long term I shall keep it or not.

Really like that second one!

Yep, got it a few days after renting the 8-16mm, when I found I was shooting mostly at 16mm. I also own the 14mm, and in all honesty for landscapes at f/8 or so there is not much to choose between ...