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slip · 11-14-2012, 12:39 PM

I can't find this lens in our database..

is it any good, and if so, what is it worth... we only have the "A" model, not the autofocus like the one pictured

thanks
Sorry but I must have deleted some text by accident it is a
SIGMA DL Zoom Lens75-300mm 1:4-5.6
Here is a different pic from another source

randy

Last edited by slip; 11-14-2012 at 03:52 PM. Reason: Added photos

bdery · 11-14-2012, 01:22 PM

What lens is it?

It looks "cheap", which might not mean bad, but which means it probably wasn't changed much between the A and AF versions. Any comments you read on the A version should apply.

**JimJohnson** · 11-14-2012, 01:45 PM

Slip-
Your photo is reduced enough it is not possible to determine what this lens is. Please edit your post to give brand and model information in text form.

mikeSF · 11-14-2012, 02:13 PM

is it a push/pull Sigma zoom? 70-210 maybe?

**MSL** · 11-14-2012, 02:35 PM

As noted we need more pixels to look at, and a photo of the lens face on would help. If it is a Pentax lens it will be in the db.

tabl10s · 11-14-2012, 06:08 PM

Doesn't inspire confidence at all.

**MSL** · 11-14-2012, 08:30 PM

Is this the lens?
https://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/sigma-75-300mm-dl-macro-1-4-5-6.html

slip · 11-15-2012, 03:58 AM

Originally posted by MSL

Is this the lens?
https://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/sigma-75-300mm-dl-macro-1-4-5-6.html

I don't think so as the one in that photo doesn't have the sigma on the barrel, and they have a different distance markings.

thanks

randy

**MSL** · 11-15-2012, 06:39 AM

The distance markings look similar to me. Are they on both the top and bottom of the lens you have? It could be that the photo is the underside of the lens. It could also be the wrong photo. If you have the lens, why not post pictures of the exact one you have, including a shot of the front, rather than pulling images off the web which may or may not be correct.

asp1880 · 11-15-2012, 08:18 AM

I have one of those. I paid 10£ for it on ebay maybe 10 years ago. Mine has an aperture ring, with the A setting,
and it came with a nice deep lens hood.

My copy is mostly rubbish:
- weak contrast, even with the hood on.
- soft above 250mm
- meters incorrectly on my DSLRs, requiring -1 comp. It was fine on my MZ-5 film camera though.
- prone to jam in the AF. The focus ring has so much play that it jams if you bump the hood or rest the lens
on the focus ring. You can twist it back into place with your hand though.

I never use it anymore, as I've purchased better lenses since then. Nowadays I'd rather use my DA200 or 50-135 and crop.

Regards,
--Anders.

slip · 11-15-2012, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by MSL

The distance markings look similar to me. Are they on both the top and bottom of the lens you have? It could be that the photo is the underside of the lens. It could also be the wrong photo. If you have the lens, why not post pictures of the exact one you have, including a shot of the front, rather than pulling images off the web which may or may not be correct.

I don't own it, just looking at fleebay type site

randy

11-14-2012, 12:39 PM	#1
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535	review on this lens? I can't find this lens in our database.. is it any good, and if so, what is it worth... we only have the "A" model, not the autofocus like the one pictured thanks Sorry but I must have deleted some text by accident it is a SIGMA DL Zoom Lens75-300mm 1:4-5.6 Here is a different pic from another source randy Last edited by slip; 11-14-2012 at 03:52 PM. Reason: Added photos

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bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	What lens is it? It looks "cheap", which might not mean bad, but which means it probably wasn't changed much between the A and AF versions. Any comments you read on the A version should apply.

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JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,774	Slip- Your photo is reduced enough it is not possible to determine what this lens is. Please edit your post to give brand and model information in text form.

11-14-2012, 02:13 PM	#4
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	is it a push/pull Sigma zoom? 70-210 maybe?

11-14-2012, 02:35 PM	#5
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,756	As noted we need more pixels to look at, and a photo of the lens face on would help. If it is a Pentax lens it will be in the db.

11-14-2012, 06:08 PM	#6
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424	Doesn't inspire confidence at all.

11-14-2012, 08:30 PM	#7
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,756	Is this the lens? https://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/sigma-75-300mm-dl-macro-1-4-5-6.html

11-15-2012, 03:58 AM	#8
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535 Original Poster	Originally posted by MSL Is this the lens? https://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/sigma-75-300mm-dl-macro-1-4-5-6.html I don't think so as the one in that photo doesn't have the sigma on the barrel, and they have a different distance markings. thanks randy

11-15-2012, 06:39 AM	#9
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,756	The distance markings look similar to me. Are they on both the top and bottom of the lens you have? It could be that the photo is the underside of the lens. It could also be the wrong photo. If you have the lens, why not post pictures of the exact one you have, including a shot of the front, rather than pulling images off the web which may or may not be correct.

11-15-2012, 08:18 AM	#10
asp1880 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lyngby, Copenhagen Photos: Albums Posts: 742	I have one of those. I paid 10£ for it on ebay maybe 10 years ago. Mine has an aperture ring, with the A setting, and it came with a nice deep lens hood. My copy is mostly rubbish: - weak contrast, even with the hood on. - soft above 250mm - meters incorrectly on my DSLRs, requiring -1 comp. It was fine on my MZ-5 film camera though. - prone to jam in the AF. The focus ring has so much play that it jams if you bump the hood or rest the lens on the focus ring. You can twist it back into place with your hand though. I never use it anymore, as I've purchased better lenses since then. Nowadays I'd rather use my DA200 or 50-135 and crop. Regards, --Anders.

11-15-2012, 02:24 PM	#11
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535 Original Poster	Originally posted by MSL The distance markings look similar to me. Are they on both the top and bottom of the lens you have? It could be that the photo is the underside of the lens. It could also be the wrong photo. If you have the lens, why not post pictures of the exact one you have, including a shot of the front, rather than pulling images off the web which may or may not be correct. I don't own it, just looking at fleebay type site randy

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