Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 EX DG lens

fevbusch · 07-15-2010, 09:02 PM

Does anyone have this lens and can recommend it. I'm looking
for a very sharp mid-range lens that I can do landscapes and
general photography. Also, does it work well as a macro.
I have and love my Sigma 50mm 2.8 eX macro lens, so I have
my macro needs happily covered. I just thought the 28-70 might
give me more range to mix in landscapes and general photography.
Any suggestions. P.S. The price seems really good too.
Freddy

Doanh · 07-15-2010, 11:41 PM

From what I gather, the Tamron 28-75 seems to be a better performer. That's why I have ordered one and am waiting for it to arrived. You can check the reviews for either lenses in the lens review section of Pentaxforums, photozone, slrgear, etc.

Regards,

Peter

philbaum · 07-16-2010, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by Doanh

From what I gather, the Tamron 28-75 seems to be a better performer. That's why I have ordered one and am waiting for it to arrived. You can check the reviews for either lenses in the lens review section of Pentaxforums, photozone, slrgear, etc.

Regards,

Peter

I have a recent Tamron 28-75 and am very happy with it. Sharp and lightweight for the f2.8. It stays on my camera a lot.

Reportage · 07-16-2010, 01:52 PM

The Sigma is good in case if pentax ever springs a FF body.

Pentaxor · 07-16-2010, 01:56 PM

the Sigma 24-70 might be a better alternative.

fevbusch · 07-16-2010, 02:07 PM

I saw some samples of photos taken with Pentax 16-45 F4 ED AL smc zoom
and decided I want that one. It's a real beauty.
A few more dollars saved and I'm buying it. Might buy it used if I could find
a reputable source.
Thanks for your comments. Freddy

07-15-2010, 09:02 PM	#1
fevbusch Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,064	Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 EX DG lens Does anyone have this lens and can recommend it. I'm looking for a very sharp mid-range lens that I can do landscapes and general photography. Also, does it work well as a macro. I have and love my Sigma 50mm 2.8 eX macro lens, so I have my macro needs happily covered. I just thought the 28-70 might give me more range to mix in landscapes and general photography. Any suggestions. P.S. The price seems really good too. Freddy

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07-15-2010, 11:41 PM	#2
Doanh Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 247	From what I gather, the Tamron 28-75 seems to be a better performer. That's why I have ordered one and am waiting for it to arrived. You can check the reviews for either lenses in the lens review section of Pentaxforums, photozone, slrgear, etc. Regards, Peter

07-16-2010, 01:03 PM	#3
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	Originally posted by Doanh From what I gather, the Tamron 28-75 seems to be a better performer. That's why I have ordered one and am waiting for it to arrived. You can check the reviews for either lenses in the lens review section of Pentaxforums, photozone, slrgear, etc. Regards, Peter I have a recent Tamron 28-75 and am very happy with it. Sharp and lightweight for the f2.8. It stays on my camera a lot.

07-16-2010, 01:52 PM	#4
Reportage Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 739	The Sigma is good in case if pentax ever springs a FF body.

07-16-2010, 01:56 PM	#5
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	the Sigma 24-70 might be a better alternative.

07-16-2010, 02:07 PM	#6
fevbusch Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,064 Original Poster	I saw some samples of photos taken with Pentax 16-45 F4 ED AL smc zoom and decided I want that one. It's a real beauty. A few more dollars saved and I'm buying it. Might buy it used if I could find a reputable source. Thanks for your comments. Freddy