faster than 16-45

houstonmacgregor · 06-27-2010, 12:46 AM

Looking to fins something faster than the 16-45 I now have. Most of the reviews of the 16-50 are older so not sure of the present overall opinion/review of it. Comments on that welcomed. Also what would be suggestion for non pentax lenses.

To further the discussion looking at the 50-135 - love that range,-- or maybe a replacement for my 55-300. Suggestions outside the pentax brand welcomed.

Want to get more towards the 2.8 such speed

fractal · 06-27-2010, 02:07 AM

Tamron 17-50/2.8 & Sigma 18-50/2.8 macro & non macro are your third party options. They are relatively cheap & light.

I have the Tamron 17-50mm & am happy with it, besides the cheap/plastic build quality. To be honest, if I were to do it again i'd probably steer clear of the Tamron. I've heard of people choosing the Sigma for the macro function, but it's a bit pricier.

Eagle_Friends · 06-27-2010, 02:24 AM

if the 16-45 isn't fast enough for ya, i say go with the tamron.

8540tomg · 06-27-2010, 09:59 AM

I think most of the problems we have seen with the DA* 16~50/2.8 have been cleared up by now. I certainly hope so as I just bought one a few months ago. So far I'm very happy with this lens. Image and build quality are top notch. My only complaint is more barrel distortion at 16mm than I would like.

Tom G

Last edited by 8540tomg; 06-27-2010 at 01:01 PM. Reason: typo

deadwolfbones · 06-27-2010, 10:03 AM

The Tamron is the best bargain f/2.8 zoom going.

axl · 06-27-2010, 11:50 AM

Lately I havent hard of problems with SDM faults on DA*s so much. Every now and then odd one out pops up nothing much. It seems most of them are rectified now.
But since I have no experience with any of these zooms I'm of no use here

06-27-2010, 12:46 AM	#1
houstonmacgregor Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 97	faster than 16-45 Looking to fins something faster than the 16-45 I now have. Most of the reviews of the 16-50 are older so not sure of the present overall opinion/review of it. Comments on that welcomed. Also what would be suggestion for non pentax lenses. To further the discussion looking at the 50-135 - love that range,-- or maybe a replacement for my 55-300. Suggestions outside the pentax brand welcomed. Want to get more towards the 2.8 such speed

06-27-2010, 09:59 AM	#4
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	*Da 16~50/2.8** I think most of the problems we have seen with the DA* 16~50/2.8 have been cleared up by now. I certainly hope so as I just bought one a few months ago. So far I'm very happy with this lens. Image and build quality are top notch. My only complaint is more barrel distortion at 16mm than I would like. Tom G Last edited by 8540tomg; 06-27-2010 at 01:01 PM. Reason: typo

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06-27-2010, 02:07 AM	#2
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547	Tamron 17-50/2.8 & Sigma 18-50/2.8 macro & non macro are your third party options. They are relatively cheap & light. I have the Tamron 17-50mm & am happy with it, besides the cheap/plastic build quality. To be honest, if I were to do it again i'd probably steer clear of the Tamron. I've heard of people choosing the Sigma for the macro function, but it's a bit pricier.

06-27-2010, 02:24 AM	#3
Eagle_Friends Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 971	if the 16-45 isn't fast enough for ya, i say go with the tamron.

06-27-2010, 10:03 AM	#5
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	The Tamron is the best bargain f/2.8 zoom going.

06-27-2010, 11:50 AM	#6
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Lately I havent hard of problems with SDM faults on DA*s so much. Every now and then odd one out pops up nothing much. It seems most of them are rectified now. But since I have no experience with any of these zooms I'm of no use here