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Pentakun · 07-21-2008, 07:10 AM

I have found a used one in fact, planning on getting it tomorrow. I am going to bring my own K10D to see if the AF works properly, etc. etc. on my own camera.

Sorry my original post (which I reread) has some typos.

Originally Posted by Pentakun

The Pentax new is about $200 more than either a new Tamron or Sigma; or $200 more than either of the two.

It should have read "The Pentax new is about $200 more than either a new Tamron or Sigma; or $300 more than either of the two when buying used."

As was mentioned, I wonder if Pentax would outshine the Sigma, and justify the $300 - $200 price difference? I guess we all wondering and it's too soon to tell since it hasn't even come out yet.

I'm planning on getting the Sigma now, since the price is right and I want to take it on vacation from Aug 1. After that, I can study the Pentax version.

07-21-2008, 07:10 AM	#10
Pentakun New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tokyo Gallery Photos: 0 Posts: 15	It's good to hear more positive comments about the Sigma 70 I have found a used one in fact, planning on getting it tomorrow. I am going to bring my own K10D to see if the AF works properly, etc. etc. on my own camera. Sorry my original post (which I reread) has some typos. Originally Posted by Pentakun The Pentax new is about $200 more than either a new Tamron or Sigma; or $200 more than either of the two. It should have read "The Pentax new is about $200 more than either a new Tamron or Sigma; or $300 more than either of the two when buying used." As was mentioned, I wonder if Pentax would outshine the Sigma, and justify the $300 - $200 price difference? I guess we all wondering and it's too soon to tell since it hasn't even come out yet. I'm planning on getting the Sigma now, since the price is right and I want to take it on vacation from Aug 1. After that, I can study the Pentax version.