Originally posted by bdann I logged on today to ask about the same lens!
Anyone know how the Sigma compares to the Pentax 16-50 f2.8?
I too would love to hear experienced thoughts on the Sigma 18-50mm VS Pentax 16-50mm.
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I have the Sigma, and have found it very useful for indoor work.
Here are two photos I took "playing" with the lens when it arrived, but please don't dismiss the lens due to the "photographer". :-)
They are both taken as Jpegs in a normally lit kitchen with a K100d, uncropped, and no PP. Click on either for the 100% 2MB image.
1/6s f/2.8 ISO 400 K100D Sigma 18-50mm (click for full size)
1s f/8 ISO 400 K100D Sigma 18-50mm (click for full size)
I've been happy with my purchase, and a good friend who borrowed it for a week long conference shoot is now saving for one.
That said... I too am interested hearing comparisons between it and the Pentax 16-50mm f/2.8.
An extra 2mm at the wide end would be very nice, and now (rather than later) would be a good time to see if my friend is interested in a used Sigma 18-50. :-)
Last edited by Cedar; 04-17-2008 at 01:38 PM.
Reason: Figured out how to add 'click' links to original images