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Yup, not a typo, Sigma have announced an 18-35mm zoom lens with a constant aperture of f1.8. I had to check the date to make sure it wasn't an April Fools, as nothing like this has ever been done... http://petapixel.com/2013/04/18/sigma-drops-bombshell-announces-a-18-35mm-f1-8-lens/ Any...

I've spent some time in the past week working on a motorsport photography site (I have an awful lot of free time on my hands at the moment!), I have no technical knowledge whatsoever, so it's built using Wordpress, I would love some thoughts/opinions/criticisms/ideas...

Forget about ISO, in 10 years of shooting motorsport I've adjusted mine away from base ISO 3 times (the 3 times I've been to the Britcar 24hr race, usually around 9pm when it's so dark you can hardly see anything). ISO200 will be fine for any circuit event. You ideally want to show a bit of...

Found one, it's heading my way. However I also have the 70-300mm G SSM, which is surprisingly awesome. The 100-300 will need to be special to beat it (considering the 70-300 will also just fit in my travel shoulder bag next to the a77/16-50.)

Do you use the 50 much considering you have the 16-50? I'm trying to decide which fast prime to get, leaning towards 85mm 1.4, but wondered if the 50mm 1.4 would be a better option.

The plan is to put a hotel and proper grandstand where the temporary stand is opposite the new pit complex, with a bridge connecting the outfield and infield. I agree it's a horrible place for fans (I love how half of the new pitlane isn't visible from the stand), but ironically it's 100%...

Ah cool, my guide only mentions Nippon, didn't realise it was a dual thing with French stuff. See you there, I have a Season Pass this year so after only doing one event last year (when I came to Brands for the CSCC in May) it will be hard to get me away from the place to be honest!

Of course :) I will be there anyway. What are you racing these days? I thought it was Karts and MR2s on the 27th.

I saw the Alpine's arriving, must have just missed seeing them over in the middle Just the one of the race car...

Yesterday was the first time I've used GPS, sadly Silverstone hasn't been updated on the mapping software, but as proof of concept for my US tour later this year it's utterly brilliant. I think every dot is within 10-15ft of where I was stood...

Just for fun I decided to try the 2x crop mode on my new a77 today. So 300mm x 1.5 crop x 2.0 crop mode = 900mm in 35mm equivalent (handheld!) Silverstone WEC 2013 by Harry_S, on Flickr Pretty impressive imo, I thought 24mp was overkill but it might have its uses.

Loved every minute of today, hastily purchased a DSLR on Thursday as I've been out of action since falling ill last July but just got the all clear, just in time for Silverstone today... Silverstone WEC 2013 by Harry_S, on Flickr Silverstone WEC 2013 by Harry_S, on Flickr Silverstone WEC...

Great shots, nice to see something a little different.

Good work, the right choice imo. Looking forward to some handheld shots at 300mm with the 1.3 crop mode :)

Good news, shame I'm utterly fed up with it already, back on SC4. The city size is so liberating.

I just sold 2 Micro 4/3s bodies and 4 lenses. Profited on 3 of the 6 items, broke even on 1 and had minimal losses on the other 2

I feel your pain, I spent weeks figuring out which new body to go with (and they were both crop!), in the end you just have to be completely honest with yourself and decide what you can afford, what is practical for you and what will ultimately be of the most benefit to your photography. I for...

It's a beast, I nearly bought the grip, pleased I didn't as it feels like it will take a big lens comfortably no problem. Very pleased with it though, the 16-50mm 2.8 (still can't believe that's a kit lens) and 70-300 fit in my Crumpler shoulder bag easily, that's all I need for travelling. I...

I think I have a problem...

Phil has nailed it really. I'm glad I tried it, the novelty was great for a while, but I wouldn't go back. You've got to be ultra-commited (and loaded) to really gain any benefit over APS-C in my opinion. I've gone from APS-C to M43 to FF to M43 to APS-C, it's actually surprising how little...

To bring up Nicks point again, what exactly is it for? It's not working as a watermark, and it immediately draws your eye away from the subject. Not having a dig, but genuinely interested in why people have them (and that's coming from somebody who has had his photos heavily abused by commercial...

Budget? I'd start with the 35mm 1.8 and 70-300mm VR personally.

Ooooh interesting, I just placed my order for the a77 and 16-50 2.8. Where did you get yours from? I've wanted GPS for years so looking forward to that, and having owned two bodies with swivel LCDs I can't not have it anymore, for the price with its feature set and that good a kit lens there is...

I personally feel it's very, very unlikely that a camera in the D200/300/300s line will appear. The price difference between the top of DX and bottom of FX is just too small for further bodies, they would be tinkering with features to squeeze it in and not undermine 'entry FX' sales. Plus their...

Any links to less than positive reviews? I've read a few pages worth via Google and the general consensus appears to be that it's the pretty much best APS-C on the market. I'm now healthy enough to own a DSLR again (too weak for heavy kit for the past year) so I'm considering the D7100, but the...

In Wales at the moment with my new Oly OM-D, what a camera... Manor House Wildlife Park by Harry_S, on Flickr

I don't see what server code has to do with it. If they're being shitty they will just block your Sim City PC purchase appearing in the Mac Origin client. I'm sure there are no technical reasons as they've already stated Mac owners will be on the same servers and able to play with PC users, but...

Completely up to EA, they've been very vague in their official FAQ and basically said although possible, it's not certain. Knowing them...? No.

Apologies, I was taken into hospital last Saturday and only just got home. I'm unlikely to be playing for a while so probably best to start/join a new region.

The Suzuki Swift Sport is still NA, more warm than hot, but a great car regardless.