EDIT: BOUGHT THE TAMRON 17-50 2.8
I'd like to cover the 16-100-ish range, with good sharp & fast lenses. All in the $400 ballpark. Looking for the best value and optic-combo. BUT I also don't want to start from scratch next year with buying more lenses- crazy huh?
I'd like to have what I have cover my needs pretty well from the start. I don't need the extra range from 100-250; I would prefer better IQ, but if they're the same, why not have it
I am a hobbyist, and it would be a walkaround/travel lens and also for beginning street photography. I am really drawn to low light photos (using natural light), vs full sun landscape, flowers etc. I also don't want to be changing lenses all the time but I could because I think that there may be enough overlap to the choices I've outlined below where I would be able to keep a lens on for an outing.
I don't even own or want to own a camera bag or flash! :-0
Can it be done?? These are the combos I'm considering. Please give me your feedback.
Camera: K01 -
non WR CAMERA
1) Tamron 18-250 (F3.5-6.3) about $400
2) Pentax 18-135 about $400
3) Tamron 28-75 (F2.8) with Kit lens 18-55, $400
4) Pentax 16-45 with Pentax 28-105 (4-5.6) $350
5) Pentax 16-45 with Pentax 28-70 (F4) $325
edit- adding option 6
6 ) Sigma HSM Macro 17-70mm F/2.8-4 DC $325
Other ideas?
THANK YOU ALL!
Last edited by PBandJ; 01-24-2013 at 11:39 AM.