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dreamsof"LX" · 03-03-2015, 03:31 AM

Perusing the 3rd-party lens database I noticed that a review of my (ancient and thus manual) Sigma 80-200/3.5-4 seems to be missing.
It is a nice and rather compact push/pull zoom that came with a matched close up lens and an attached retractable lens-hood. In my film-days of yore it practically lived on my Ricoh XR2.

I have been wondering whether or not to replace this lens with a Vivitar Series 1 70-210/3.5 to pair up with my recently arrived LX.
This latter lens is now going at unbeatable prices on E-bay but since I already have a Tamron 24-135/3.5-5.6 (paid €125 for it incl shipping) there would be no real need other than to satisfy my LBA.

Thanks for any insights.

enoeske · 03-03-2015, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by dreamsof"LX"

Perusing the 3rd-party lens database I noticed that a review of my (ancient and thus manual) Sigma 80-200/3.5-4 seems to be missing.
It is a nice and rather compact push/pull zoom that came with a matched close up lens and an attached retractable lens-hood. In my film-days of yore it practically lived on my Ricoh XR2.

I have been wondering whether or not to replace this lens with a Vivitar Series 1 70-210/3.5 to pair up with my recently arrived LX.
This latter lens is now going at unbeatable prices on E-bay but since I already have a Tamron 24-135/3.5-5.6 (paid €125 for it incl shipping) there would be no real need other than to satisfy my LBA.

Thanks for any insights.

Its not this guy?

Sigma 80-200mm F4.5-5.6 Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

stevebrot · 03-03-2015, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by dreamsof"LX"

I noticed that a review of my (ancient and thus manual) Sigma 80-200/3.5-4 seems to be missing.

Originally posted by enoeske

Its not this guy?

Sigma 80-200mm F4.5-5.6 Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

I would assume not...

**yucatanPentax** · 03-03-2015, 10:00 AM

dreamsof"LX" -- are you saying you wrote a review and it has vanished? Or are you saying that you simply cannot find that anyone has yet reviewed the lens you mention?

Last edited by yucatanPentax; 03-03-2015 at 10:18 AM.

enoeske · 03-03-2015, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I would assume not...

people mis-type all the time. Both Sigma, 80-200, and push/pull zooms. Coulda been...

dreamsof"LX" · 03-04-2015, 06:22 AM

Sorry I got misunderstood.
I own this lens and I can not find a review of it in the database.
and yes it is a P&P zoom as well as 3.5-4 / 80-200.

At the time I bought it, it fared rather favorably in tests and I have used it extensively on my film camera.

Sorry for the quick shots from my phone.

---------- Post added 03-04-15 at 02:32 PM ----------

weight 670 gr., 6 diaphr. blades, clicks in half stops, length 14.5 - 16.5 cm, positive pull, 52 mm thread, built-in retractable lens hood.

dreamsof"LX" · 03-06-2015, 03:52 PM

This lens was apparently discussed earlier on this forum : https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/134271-sigm...peed-zoom.html

03-03-2015, 03:31 AM	#1
dreamsof"LX" New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 12	Missing in 3rd-party lens database Perusing the 3rd-party lens database I noticed that a review of my (ancient and thus manual) Sigma 80-200/3.5-4 seems to be missing. It is a nice and rather compact push/pull zoom that came with a matched close up lens and an attached retractable lens-hood. In my film-days of yore it practically lived on my Ricoh XR2. I have been wondering whether or not to replace this lens with a Vivitar Series 1 70-210/3.5 to pair up with my recently arrived LX. This latter lens is now going at unbeatable prices on E-bay but since I already have a Tamron 24-135/3.5-5.6 (paid €125 for it incl shipping) there would be no real need other than to satisfy my LBA. Thanks for any insights.

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03-03-2015, 08:52 AM	#2
enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	Originally posted by dreamsof"LX" Perusing the 3rd-party lens database I noticed that a review of my (ancient and thus manual) Sigma 80-200/3.5-4 seems to be missing. It is a nice and rather compact push/pull zoom that came with a matched close up lens and an attached retractable lens-hood. In my film-days of yore it practically lived on my Ricoh XR2. I have been wondering whether or not to replace this lens with a Vivitar Series 1 70-210/3.5 to pair up with my recently arrived LX. This latter lens is now going at unbeatable prices on E-bay but since I already have a Tamron 24-135/3.5-5.6 (paid €125 for it incl shipping) there would be no real need other than to satisfy my LBA. Thanks for any insights. Its not this guy? Sigma 80-200mm F4.5-5.6 Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

03-03-2015, 09:52 AM	#3
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by dreamsof"LX" I noticed that a review of my (ancient and thus manual) Sigma 80-200/3.5-4 seems to be missing. Originally posted by enoeske Its not this guy? Sigma 80-200mm F4.5-5.6 Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database I would assume not...

03-03-2015, 10:00 AM	#4
yucatanPentax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas / Yucatan Posts: 1,842	dreamsof"LX" -- are you saying you wrote a review and it has vanished? Or are you saying that you simply cannot find that anyone has yet reviewed the lens you mention? Last edited by yucatanPentax; 03-03-2015 at 10:18 AM.

03-03-2015, 10:02 AM	#5
enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	Originally posted by stevebrot I would assume not... people mis-type all the time. Both Sigma, 80-200, and push/pull zooms. Coulda been...

03-06-2015, 03:52 PM	#7
dreamsof"LX" New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 12 Original Poster	This lens was apparently discussed earlier on this forum : https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/134271-sigm...peed-zoom.html

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