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08-27-2008, 02:08 PM   #451
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Thanks for that, Miserere. "A little info can go a long way"

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Update from Sigma

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Because SDM has only been around since sometime last year and it takes Sigma time to reverse engineer the mount and then figure out how to get some HSM lenses into their production schedule, etc.....

Last I heard was sometime in August (September here we come!)
I just spoke with Sigma (NY); they say the PTX-mounts for their 70-200 and 50-150 lenses with HSM should begin shipping next month. No info on when (or if) others like the BIGMA will get HSM.........
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Has anyone heard when the new Tc's will be out?
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Hi all !
Just received my new Bigma and proceeded to some tests with K20D + Tamron 1.4 AF TC :
1/ At 500 mm / 700 mm with TC 1.4 x / 1050 mm considering sensor factor 1.5 x , Wahou !!!:

2/ 100 % crop :


Shoot with tripod from my office window at 10 m / 12-13 yards, EXIF included.


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QuoteOriginally posted by jgredline Quote
Has anyone heard when the new Tc's will be out?
Maybe we'll hear something at the Photokina...
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Now that Pentax has released its 1.4x TC, I wonder if we'll see an avalanche of Tamrons hit the used market.

Things I want to know about the Pentax 1.4x TC:
  1. The price.
  2. The IQ.
  3. Whether it will electronically multiply the focal length of the lens by 1.4 so the body registers actual focal length of the lens+TC combo.

If the answer to my third question is "no", then Pentax have shot themselves in the foot.
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Mis, I was thinking the same thing on number 3

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Edgar, those are nice shots. How was the autofocus with the bigma and the Tamron tele converter?
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QuoteOriginally posted by Miserere Quote
Now that Pentax has released its 1.4x TC, I wonder if we'll see an avalanche of Tamrons hit the used market.

Things I want to know about the Pentax 1.4x TC:
  1. The price.
  2. The IQ.
  3. Whether it will electronically multiply the focal length of the lens by 1.4 so the body registers actual focal length of the lens+TC combo.

If the answer to my third question is "no", then Pentax have shot themselves in the foot.


Im just speculating on price but I would imagine it the same as C* and N* price range.more about this as it gets closer to point of sale Jan - Feb 09


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QuoteOriginally posted by Miserere Quote
Now that Pentax has released its 1.4x TC, I wonder if we'll see an avalanche of Tamrons hit the used market.

Things I want to know about the Pentax 1.4x TC:
  1. The price.
  2. The IQ.
  3. Whether it will electronically multiply the focal length of the lens by 1.4 so the body registers actual focal length of the lens+TC combo.

If the answer to my third question is "no", then Pentax have shot themselves in the foot.
I'll add one more to the list..
[*] Is it weather sealed?



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QuoteOriginally posted by Miserere Quote
Now that Pentax has released its 1.4x TC, I wonder if we'll see an avalanche of Tamrons hit the used market.

Things I want to know about the Pentax 1.4x TC:.....
Where can one find this TC available ? or the Tamron ones ?
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Where can one find this TC available ? or the Tamron ones ?
The Pentax TC isn't out yet but should/hopefully be out in the next month. The Tamron one is discontinued I think but can be found if you look hard enough.

If the Pentax version is weather sealed and has EXCELLENT IQ then I will get it to replace my Kenko 1.5x tc that has been very good for me



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If you don't have a 1.4x or 1.5x TC at the moment, I would wait for the Pentax one. I would imagine it will be better than either the Tamron or Kenko and, hopefully, will multiply focal length values so SR works to its full potential.
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I suspect that when the Pentax ones come out the Tamron 1.4tc's will be selling at reasonable prices, not this $360.00 I saw one get sold for a few weeks back.
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With the ones sold through the forum shop I believe that prices have stabilised to around the US$100-140 mark


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