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pentkon52 · 01-27-2008, 09:40 AM

I forgot i had a "No Call" on the order.

Went up to Henrys Newmarket yesterday, to get ink for the epson 2400, and i checked to see if the lens was in. Thats when it was pointed out i had a do not call on the order. Forgot that.

Wife is working this afternoon, so i have to wait till then before i pull it out of the bag and try it.
She knew i was getting ink, so the bag did not alarm her.

Dave

roscot · 01-27-2008, 11:45 AM

You're gonna love it. Hope she does too.

**NaClH2O** · 01-27-2008, 03:16 PM

It's a great lens. Congrats, I usually prefer primes, but this lens has a tendency to "stick" on the camera.

NaCl(it's my walkabout lens)H2O

Ramitt · 01-27-2008, 04:24 PM

Jealous, I wan't one. I think that would be a great walk around lens for me.

Peter Zack · 01-27-2008, 04:35 PM

It is a great lens and as Salty said, Mine is one the camera much of the time. Really sharp, great colour and fast. Congrats on the new lens.

Duh_Vinci · 01-27-2008, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by NaClH2O

...this lens has a tendency to "stick" on the camera.

NaCl(it's my walkabout lens)H2O

It does, doesn't it? Great lens, enjoy it!

Regards,
D

Sprags · 01-27-2008, 07:33 PM

I am considering this lens as my next lens (I got the 18-55 Kit lens) for my K10D...but I am also considering the Tamron 18-250 lens as well. Are the optics or the fact that its a faster lens be a reason to choose this lens over the 18-250?

All these choices are making my head swim.

Thanx..Sprags

Fl_Gulfer · 01-27-2008, 08:55 PM

It all depends on what you will be taking pictures of. The Tammy 18-250 is a great all around lens if you need some distance and close up.

egordon99 · 01-28-2008, 05:56 AM

Never tried the 18-250mm, but for MY uses, it would be too slow. Having f/2.8 throughout really helps with indoor event work. Even with flash, if you have a high ceiling you need all the flash power you can get, so f/2.8 and ISO800 allows me to illuminate quite a big space with my 540.

Also, the 28-75mm focuses quite close, so at 75mm you can get up to 1:3 magnification.

I think for a general purpose outside lens, the 18-250mm would be decent. If you NEED the f/2.8 of the Tamron, you'll know it!

pentkon52 · 02-03-2008, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer

It all depends on what you will be taking pictures of. The Tammy 18-250 is a great all around lens if you need some distance and close up.

This will be primarily used fro indoor shows, bar bands etc. My only other AF low lighter is the 77 ltd.

My attempts at using MF fast glass and low light led to poor photos so i decided the AF would be best.

It will be used for other things like outdoor equine photos etc, but i needed to get some more Pentax low light glass.

Dave

jgredline · 02-03-2008, 11:18 AM

I love this lens...I went on Hike yesterday and it was dark and gloomy, but you can't tell by the pictures using this very nice lens...Works very well in low or bad light.

edl · 02-03-2008, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by jgredline

I love this lens...I went on Hike yesterday and it was dark and gloomy, but you can't tell by the pictures using this very nice lens...Works very well in low or bad light.

Great pics. Where'd you go hiking?

smokey · 02-03-2008, 11:49 AM

How does this lens compare to the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG? (The Sigma is $20 cheaper.)

Was about to order the Sigma, but may get the Tamron instead. (Sigma is currently backordered at B&H.)
I am wanting to replace the kit lens. I know this is not as wide, but will work for my needs.

Those are some nice sharp photos btw.

jgredline · 02-03-2008, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by edl

Great pics. Where'd you go hiking?

Thank you, If your familiar with Pasadena, this is a hiking trail by JPL.

pentkon52 · 02-05-2008, 03:50 PM

Finally had a chance to test the lens on Monday. From F5.6 up its fine, sharp, good colour.F rom F4 to F2.8 its garbage.

Front focuses, bad colour and contrast, soft.

I'm under the 13 day return period so i should be ok.

Dam.

Dave

01-27-2008, 09:40 AM	#1
pentkon52 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: York Region Canada Posts: 641	Tamron 28-75 f2.8 arrived I forgot i had a "No Call" on the order. Went up to Henrys Newmarket yesterday, to get ink for the epson 2400, and i checked to see if the lens was in. Thats when it was pointed out i had a do not call on the order. Forgot that. Wife is working this afternoon, so i have to wait till then before i pull it out of the bag and try it. She knew i was getting ink, so the bag did not alarm her. Dave

02-05-2008, 03:50 PM	#15
pentkon52 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: York Region Canada Posts: 641 Original Poster	Returning lens Finally had a chance to test the lens on Monday. From F5.6 up its fine, sharp, good colour.F rom F4 to F2.8 its garbage. Front focuses, bad colour and contrast, soft. I'm under the 13 day return period so i should be ok. Dam. Dave

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Duh_Vinci Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,300	Originally posted by NaClH2O ...this lens has a tendency to "stick" on the camera. NaCl(it's my walkabout lens)H2O It does, doesn't it? Great lens, enjoy it! Regards, D

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Sprags Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 218	I am considering this lens as my next lens (I got the 18-55 Kit lens) for my K10D...but I am also considering the Tamron 18-250 lens as well. Are the optics or the fact that its a faster lens be a reason to choose this lens over the 18-250? All these choices are making my head swim. Thanx..Sprags

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Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	It all depends on what you will be taking pictures of. The Tammy 18-250 is a great all around lens if you need some distance and close up.

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egordon99 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Outside of Philly Posts: 1,561	Never tried the 18-250mm, but for MY uses, it would be too slow. Having f/2.8 throughout really helps with indoor event work. Even with flash, if you have a high ceiling you need all the flash power you can get, so f/2.8 and ISO800 allows me to illuminate quite a big space with my 540. Also, the 28-75mm focuses quite close, so at 75mm you can get up to 1:3 magnification. I think for a general purpose outside lens, the 18-250mm would be decent. If you NEED the f/2.8 of the Tamron, you'll know it!

02-03-2008, 11:02 AM	#10
pentkon52 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: York Region Canada Posts: 641 Original Poster	Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer It all depends on what you will be taking pictures of. The Tammy 18-250 is a great all around lens if you need some distance and close up. This will be primarily used fro indoor shows, bar bands etc. My only other AF low lighter is the 77 ltd. My attempts at using MF fast glass and low light led to poor photos so i decided the AF would be best. It will be used for other things like outdoor equine photos etc, but i needed to get some more Pentax low light glass. Dave

02-03-2008, 11:18 AM	#11
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	I love this lens...I went on Hike yesterday and it was dark and gloomy, but you can't tell by the pictures using this very nice lens...Works very well in low or bad light.

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edl Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 457	Originally posted by jgredline I love this lens...I went on Hike yesterday and it was dark and gloomy, but you can't tell by the pictures using this very nice lens...Works very well in low or bad light. Great pics. Where'd you go hiking?

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smokey Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Salina, KS Posts: 92	How does this lens compare to the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG? (The Sigma is $20 cheaper.) Was about to order the Sigma, but may get the Tamron instead. (Sigma is currently backordered at B&H.) I am wanting to replace the kit lens. I know this is not as wide, but will work for my needs. Those are some nice sharp photos btw.

02-03-2008, 12:45 PM	#14
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Originally posted by edl Great pics. Where'd you go hiking? Thank you, If your familiar with Pasadena, this is a hiking trail by JPL.

Tamron 28-75 f2.8 arrived

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