Tamron 70-200 f2.8, anyone have it allready?

philmorley · 01-27-2008, 04:38 AM

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Its number 1 camera item purchase for me now that 60-250 has been pushed back with no known release date (I was much keener on a f2.8 anyway). But I want to see how good it is before I buy (hopefully very good given it is an sp and 70/80-200 and generally very good for any brand).

Phil

bymy141 · 01-27-2008, 05:29 AM

Originally posted by ramzey

Is there lucky man who have it already?

I thinking about buying this lens and pair it with teleconverter. Here is my dilemma, x1.4 or x2. or mby both.
Should i stick to tamron teleconverter or i can use any of pentax telephoto converters for it?.
As for my primary use 70-200 will be used to "shoot" people (that why i need it for good DOF control), secondary airshows (200mm is little short for that, im not sure it will work well with x2) or mby stick to other telephoto lens like bigmo?

your thoughts guys?

Did you have a look at the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 + 2.0 converter combination?
It's on my wishlist....

It has a good review at slrgear.com: Sigma Lens: Zooms - Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO (Tested) - SLRgear.com!
And the Sigma K mount 1.4 and 2.0 converters do support AF with this lens. Sigma - Lenses - Teleconverters
However, no HSM for Pentax....

Perhaps there is somebody around with this combination, that likes to respond?

- Bert

m8o · 01-28-2008, 01:00 PM

We now know what date it'll be after... TAMRON | News | Announcement of the launch date for three DiII lens series exclusively for APS-C size format and a Di lens series for both APS-C and film format

(i.e. "Canon: March 7, 2008 - Nikon, Pentax and Sony: to be determined")

Arpe · 01-28-2008, 05:01 PM

Does the "Di" on the Tamrons mean APS-C only? Or is it the "LD", or something else?

Arpe · 01-28-2008, 05:10 PM

Doesn't matter - Di II = APS-C size.

egordon99 · 01-28-2008, 05:21 PM

Yep, Di=Digital coating, still fullframe compatible (like Sigma's DG)
Dii = reduced image circle for cropped sensors only (like Sigma's DC)

So the 70-200mm will be full frame compatible (just like it's little brother the 28-75mm)

Buddha Jones · 01-28-2008, 10:51 PM

It's on my list, I am not a prime lens user, I like the versatility.

time-snaps · 01-29-2008, 03:22 AM

Originally posted by bymy141

Perhaps there is somebody around with this combination, that likes to respond?

well, I am a user of the Sigma 70-200/f2.8. the lens is fine and is rather sharp. I am not sure if mine focuses as accurately as I like it, but I will try and get that focus adjusted when I get the K20D.

With regards to using a converter... I have a Sigma 2x converter with it. In good light it works very well, but in dimm light its seems a little less sharp and autofocus tends to do a lot of hunting (on the K10D at least).

If you want to use it at airshows, I think you would be a very happy bunny on this combination - fast focus, sharp, ability to frame quickly using the zoom, and its still 'handholdable' (I hardly use a tripod anyhow, but people with weaker arms may want to).

247nino · 02-07-2008, 03:09 AM

Tamron, is on my list and maybe the 60-250 also but it really comes out to the tests when theyre finally available.

Tingchaleun · 02-08-2008, 11:41 AM

Has anybody thought of how much this lens would cost? the Sigma 70-200 2.8 is listed for $1100 (Henrys); $980 (Adorama). Any chance that it might cost around $600-$700 (my budget price)?

philmorley · 02-08-2008, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by Tingchaleun

Has anybody thought of how much this lens would cost? the Sigma 70-200 2.8 is listed for $1100 (Henrys); $980 (Adorama). Any chance that it might cost around $600-$700 (my budget price)?

i think adorama had it listed at about $700

Fl_Gulfer · 02-08-2008, 02:52 PM

I see there is a Sigma on Ebay
SIGMA APO 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG for Pentax SLR Clean!! - eBay (item 320214491540 end time Feb-09-08 22:30:00 PST)

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01-27-2008, 04:38 AM	#16
philmorley Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: in a house in Armidale, Australia Posts: 472	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Its number 1 camera item purchase for me now that 60-250 has been pushed back with no known release date (I was much keener on a f2.8 anyway). But I want to see how good it is before I buy (hopefully very good given it is an sp and 70/80-200 and generally very good for any brand). Phil

01-27-2008, 05:29 AM	#17
bymy141 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,563	Originally posted by ramzey Is there lucky man who have it already? I thinking about buying this lens and pair it with teleconverter. Here is my dilemma, x1.4 or x2. or mby both. Should i stick to tamron teleconverter or i can use any of pentax telephoto converters for it?. As for my primary use 70-200 will be used to "shoot" people (that why i need it for good DOF control), secondary airshows (200mm is little short for that, im not sure it will work well with x2) or mby stick to other telephoto lens like bigmo? your thoughts guys? Did you have a look at the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 + 2.0 converter combination? It's on my wishlist.... It has a good review at slrgear.com: Sigma Lens: Zooms - Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO (Tested) - SLRgear.com! And the Sigma K mount 1.4 and 2.0 converters do support AF with this lens. Sigma - Lenses - Teleconverters However, no HSM for Pentax.... Perhaps there is somebody around with this combination, that likes to respond? - Bert

01-28-2008, 01:00 PM	#18
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	We now know what date it'll be after... TAMRON \| News \| Announcement of the launch date for three DiII lens series exclusively for APS-C size format and a Di lens series for both APS-C and film format (i.e. "Canon: March 7, 2008 - Nikon, Pentax and Sony: to be determined")

01-28-2008, 05:01 PM	#19
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Does the "Di" on the Tamrons mean APS-C only? Or is it the "LD", or something else?

01-28-2008, 05:10 PM	#20
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Doesn't matter - Di II = APS-C size.

01-28-2008, 05:21 PM	#21
egordon99 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Outside of Philly Posts: 1,561	Yep, Di=Digital coating, still fullframe compatible (like Sigma's DG) Dii = reduced image circle for cropped sensors only (like Sigma's DC) So the 70-200mm will be full frame compatible (just like it's little brother the 28-75mm)

01-28-2008, 10:51 PM	#22
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	It's on my list, I am not a prime lens user, I like the versatility.

01-29-2008, 03:22 AM	#23
time-snaps Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Beijing, China Photos: Gallery Posts: 86	Originally posted by bymy141 Perhaps there is somebody around with this combination, that likes to respond? well, I am a user of the Sigma 70-200/f2.8. the lens is fine and is rather sharp. I am not sure if mine focuses as accurately as I like it, but I will try and get that focus adjusted when I get the K20D. With regards to using a converter... I have a Sigma 2x converter with it. In good light it works very well, but in dimm light its seems a little less sharp and autofocus tends to do a lot of hunting (on the K10D at least). If you want to use it at airshows, I think you would be a very happy bunny on this combination - fast focus, sharp, ability to frame quickly using the zoom, and its still 'handholdable' (I hardly use a tripod anyhow, but people with weaker arms may want to).

02-07-2008, 03:09 AM	#24
247nino Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 302	Tamron, is on my list and maybe the 60-250 also but it really comes out to the tests when theyre finally available.

02-08-2008, 11:41 AM	#25
Tingchaleun Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 166	Has anybody thought of how much this lens would cost? the Sigma 70-200 2.8 is listed for $1100 (Henrys); $980 (Adorama). Any chance that it might cost around $600-$700 (my budget price)?

02-08-2008, 01:50 PM	#26
philmorley Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: in a house in Armidale, Australia Posts: 472	Originally posted by Tingchaleun Has anybody thought of how much this lens would cost? the Sigma 70-200 2.8 is listed for $1100 (Henrys); $980 (Adorama). Any chance that it might cost around $600-$700 (my budget price)? i think adorama had it listed at about $700

02-08-2008, 02:52 PM	#27
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	I see there is a Sigma on Ebay SIGMA APO 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG for Pentax SLR Clean!! - eBay (item 320214491540 end time Feb-09-08 22:30:00 PST)