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Darius4522 · 07-02-2009, 07:36 PM

I have a little money to spend on a lens, but am uncertain which one to buy.

The Pentax 50-135mm (possibly a little short at the long end). $1,600AUS ($1,100AUS+postage from Hongkong)
The Sigma 70-200mm (longer reach) $1,398AUS ($998AUS+postage from Hongkong)
The Pentax 60-250mm (perhaps longer than I really need). About $1,200AUS+postage in Hongkong, but have no idea of the price in Australia....

I already have a:

Sigma 70-300 APO F4-5.6 DG kit lens, but rarely use it at more than 200mm
Pentax 18-55mm kit lens (pretty good glass considering the price);
Sigma 10-20mm (great lens).
Pentax FA f1.4 50mm
an old Kiron 70-210mm manual focus that I find a little slow to operate.

Any other suggestions would be gratefully accepted. But I want, for the money, the best IQ I can get...

I mainly shoot tourism, landscapes and street photography.

My price limit is around $1,500AUS (about $1,200US).

07-02-2009, 07:36 PM	#1
Darius4522 Pentaxian Location: Adelaide, Australia Gallery Photos: 21 Posts: 139	Which lens? Pentax or Sigma? I have a little money to spend on a lens, but am uncertain which one to buy. The Pentax 50-135mm (possibly a little short at the long end). $1,600AUS ($1,100AUS+postage from Hongkong) The Sigma 70-200mm (longer reach) $1,398AUS ($998AUS+postage from Hongkong) The Pentax 60-250mm (perhaps longer than I really need). About $1,200AUS+postage in Hongkong, but have no idea of the price in Australia.... I already have a: Sigma 70-300 APO F4-5.6 DG kit lens, but rarely use it at more than 200mm Pentax 18-55mm kit lens (pretty good glass considering the price); Sigma 10-20mm (great lens). Pentax FA f1.4 50mm an old Kiron 70-210mm manual focus that I find a little slow to operate. Any other suggestions would be gratefully accepted. But I want, for the money, the best IQ I can get... I mainly shoot tourism, landscapes and street photography. My price limit is around $1,500AUS (about $1,200US).