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[Wreckdiver]

Thanks for sharing that; something I wasn't aware of. It's a huge document (446 pages) 😮

[Wreckdiver]

Ah, OK. I don't have much respect for that chain. I would be worried if it had been the Angel as that is regarded as quite a decent establishment. I would...

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I understand a white body, reflecting light & heat, is to keep internals cooler which could cause slight expansion and hence affect optical quality....

[Wreckdiver]

Was that the Angel in Chippenham Phil?

[Wreckdiver]

Absolutely Jeff. That is 25% off.

[Wreckdiver]

To high-light Jeff's comment above. HDEW are selling all three f/1.2 prime lenses for £1,899. That's just on 40% saving.

https://hdewcam...

[Wreckdiver]

Speak of the devil, pre-order from Cotswold Cameras for £2,399.
https://www.cotswoldcameras.co.uk/OM...200mm-f-28-IS-...

[Wreckdiver]

I will be watching the grey market Jeff to see if/when this lens appears. The warranties given by the likes of HDEW and Cotswold Cameras is 3 years on...

[Wreckdiver]

Which would tend to imply that focus stacking is not compatible with the 1X also.

[Wreckdiver]

All mine are Hoya.

[Wreckdiver]

Looking at the comments above and price comparisons I have to admit that although it is too expensive for me (well, at the moment) I think £2,999 is...

[Wreckdiver]

£2,999 as predicted. As much as I would love one, and the specs are superb, it is way out of my reach. Ho hum........... 😪

[Wreckdiver]

Weight is of no issue to me. Rumoured weight is 1075g, lighter than the 100-400mm.

[Wreckdiver]

Equating to £2,999(?) and if so would remove it from the top of my shopping list. The promise to be "affordable" is subjective and at that...

[Wreckdiver]

There is counselling help available Mark should you need it 🤣

[Wreckdiver]

Great shots Derek. Are these shot through fences or aren't there any?

[Wreckdiver]

Only just seen this. I have a large selection of grub screws including M6 x 8mm. Glad that Jeff has sourced some for you though.

[Wreckdiver]

Thank you for the heads up 👍

[Wreckdiver]

If this lens materialises then it will be right at the top of my shopping list, a constant f2.8 will come in very handy (DoF wise) for shooting running...

[Wreckdiver]

Derek, To me your photos are as dramatic as John Dibb's photos. I was an Electronic Technician (Airfields) which meant I maintained and serviced ground...