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kjao · 04-17-2008, 08:54 PM

... Teds in the city is having a sale on Sigma 17-70/2.8-4.5 lens in Pentax mount for AU$299.95! I just darted down and got myself one but unfortunately I don't have my camera with me today so can't test it straight away.

Since I got a $100 Ted's voucher plus I just sold a lens for $160 yesterday, basically I got this new lens for $40! =)

cheers
Kenny

roentarre · 04-18-2008, 01:21 AM

Wow, that is dirty cheap! I might grab a copy just to play around with it!

Thanks for the notice. I am going to grab a copy tomorrow.

James

frank · 04-18-2008, 01:43 AM

Originally posted by roentarre

Wow, that is dirty cheap! I might grab a copy just to play around with it!

Thanks for the notice. I am going to grab a copy tomorrow.

James

Hey James, I'm afraid you'd love the Sigma 1770 more than the DA*1650, end up you'd let the DA* go

Really great price I'd say. I'd love to buy one too, at that price

KrisK10D · 04-18-2008, 01:59 AM

Originally posted by kjao

... Teds in the city is having a sale on Sigma 17-70/2.8-4.5 lens in Pentax mount for AU$299.95!

Now I just wanna cry (but there's no crying smiley)

Got mine like 3 weeks ago. Bought it in the US to save money. If only I'd had a crystal ball

You'll love this lens, Kenny ;

roentarre · 04-18-2008, 04:30 AM

Originally posted by frank

Hey James, I'm afraid you'd love the Sigma 1770 more than the DA*1650, end up you'd let the DA* go

Really great price I'd say. I'd love to buy one too, at that price

Hi Frank. I already see what it is capable of last few weeks. That lens really covers a big range of focal length and the lens is a consistent performer giving sparks to the image really well. I believe it will be a great street shooting lens.

I already see your past shots from this lens, taken in singapore. Maybe the ones from Shanghai as well. They are all outstanding.

AU 300 is just a bit too hard to resist to get a zoom like this.

kjao · 04-18-2008, 04:54 AM

Originally posted by roentarre

AU 300 is just a bit too hard to resist to get a zoom like this.

Hi James

I know exactly what you mean. At AU$300, this is actually cheaper than the US price! Originally I was thinking of getting the 18-250 lens as my knock-about/travel lens but then I saw the low price plus I hardly use anything longer than my Tamron 28-75/2.8, and not to mention all the praises that I have heard, I decided to get the Sigma instead.

I didn't have time to test the lens properly as it was already dark when I got home. But I did take some shots in the study and from the limited number of shots (about 6), the lens is looking promising!

Kenny

roentarre · 04-18-2008, 05:00 AM

Originally posted by kjao

Hi James

I know exactly what you mean. At AU$300, this is actually cheaper than the US price!

I didn't have time to test the lens properly as it was already dark when I got home. But I did take some shots in the study and from the limited number of shots (about 6), the lens is looking promising!

Kenny

The lens has unsharp corners but I do not really care about that. Just for street shots and photo blogs, no one would notice the corners being unsharp or whatever.

I like the clarity of images produced by this lens. (Joel has this zoom). I really love the feel of the lens. Now the price is soooooo good to be true. My investment port folio has crushed along with the US stock market. At least I got something to gain from this :ugh:

SupremeMoFo · 04-18-2008, 05:05 AM

F**************K!!!

... is it worth getting this to replace a 16-45??? Can't justify having both.

roentarre · 04-18-2008, 05:14 AM

Well, sigma 17-70 has no CA what so ever regardless what aperture is used.

It also has strong colour and take up highlight very well. But contrast is always higher with pentax 16-45 ...

Bokeh in sigma 17-70 is ok but at least not as chalky as Pentax Da 16-45

pw-pix · 04-18-2008, 05:18 AM

I saw that advertised in the Green Guide yesterday, excellent price.
Roentarre, I've looked at pics from mine many times and it seems sharp right across the frame including the corners.

roentarre · 04-18-2008, 05:33 AM

Only when you printed the images, you would see the soft corners

On landscape shots taken at f8, it is quite visisble to see soft corners when the frame is filled with scenery elements like leaves, bushes or rocks instead of expanse of space, ocean and sky

SupremeMoFo · 04-18-2008, 07:28 AM

Ah, meh, better leave it. Can't be bothered selling the 16-45. Would be nice to get rid of the CA though.

KrisK10D · 04-18-2008, 08:10 AM

These shots are with this lens. Just can't say anything negative about it yet. Haven't printed any shots tho.

**Mallee Boy** · 04-18-2008, 03:16 PM

Wow, that is a good price.
I'm going up to Brisbame this morning, will drop into Teds up there and see what their price is.
thanks for the heads up.

kjao · 04-18-2008, 03:19 PM

Hi GWP

Not too sure if you will be able to get the same deal in other Ted's shops. The ad said the sale only applies in Melbourne city store.

04-17-2008, 08:54 PM	#1
kjao Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 423	For Melbourne (Aus) members... ... Teds in the city is having a sale on Sigma 17-70/2.8-4.5 lens in Pentax mount for AU$299.95! I just darted down and got myself one but unfortunately I don't have my camera with me today so can't test it straight away. Since I got a $100 Ted's voucher plus I just sold a lens for $160 yesterday, basically I got this new lens for $40! =) cheers Kenny

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04-18-2008, 01:21 AM	#2
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Wow, that is dirty cheap! I might grab a copy just to play around with it! Thanks for the notice. I am going to grab a copy tomorrow. James

04-18-2008, 01:43 AM	#3
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by roentarre Wow, that is dirty cheap! I might grab a copy just to play around with it! Thanks for the notice. I am going to grab a copy tomorrow. James Hey James, I'm afraid you'd love the Sigma 1770 more than the DA1650, end up you'd let the DA go Really great price I'd say. I'd love to buy one too, at that price

04-18-2008, 01:59 AM	#4
KrisK10D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,274	Originally posted by kjao ... Teds in the city is having a sale on Sigma 17-70/2.8-4.5 lens in Pentax mount for AU$299.95! Now I just wanna cry (but there's no crying smiley) Got mine like 3 weeks ago. Bought it in the US to save money. If only I'd had a crystal ball You'll love this lens, Kenny ;

04-18-2008, 04:30 AM	#5
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Originally posted by frank Hey James, I'm afraid you'd love the Sigma 1770 more than the DA1650, end up you'd let the DA go Really great price I'd say. I'd love to buy one too, at that price Hi Frank. I already see what it is capable of last few weeks. That lens really covers a big range of focal length and the lens is a consistent performer giving sparks to the image really well. I believe it will be a great street shooting lens. I already see your past shots from this lens, taken in singapore. Maybe the ones from Shanghai as well. They are all outstanding. AU 300 is just a bit too hard to resist to get a zoom like this.

04-18-2008, 04:54 AM	#6
kjao Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 423 Original Poster	Originally posted by roentarre AU 300 is just a bit too hard to resist to get a zoom like this. Hi James I know exactly what you mean. At AU$300, this is actually cheaper than the US price! Originally I was thinking of getting the 18-250 lens as my knock-about/travel lens but then I saw the low price plus I hardly use anything longer than my Tamron 28-75/2.8, and not to mention all the praises that I have heard, I decided to get the Sigma instead. I didn't have time to test the lens properly as it was already dark when I got home. But I did take some shots in the study and from the limited number of shots (about 6), the lens is looking promising! Kenny

04-18-2008, 05:00 AM	#7
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Originally posted by kjao Hi James I know exactly what you mean. At AU$300, this is actually cheaper than the US price! I didn't have time to test the lens properly as it was already dark when I got home. But I did take some shots in the study and from the limited number of shots (about 6), the lens is looking promising! Kenny The lens has unsharp corners but I do not really care about that. Just for street shots and photo blogs, no one would notice the corners being unsharp or whatever. I like the clarity of images produced by this lens. (Joel has this zoom). I really love the feel of the lens. Now the price is soooooo good to be true. My investment port folio has crushed along with the US stock market. At least I got something to gain from this :ugh:

04-18-2008, 05:05 AM	#8
SupremeMoFo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 668	F**************K!!! ... is it worth getting this to replace a 16-45??? Can't justify having both.

04-18-2008, 05:14 AM	#9
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Well, sigma 17-70 has no CA what so ever regardless what aperture is used. It also has strong colour and take up highlight very well. But contrast is always higher with pentax 16-45 ... Bokeh in sigma 17-70 is ok but at least not as chalky as Pentax Da 16-45

04-18-2008, 05:18 AM	#10
pw-pix Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Geelong Photos: Gallery Posts: 138	I saw that advertised in the Green Guide yesterday, excellent price. Roentarre, I've looked at pics from mine many times and it seems sharp right across the frame including the corners.

04-18-2008, 05:33 AM	#11
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Only when you printed the images, you would see the soft corners On landscape shots taken at f8, it is quite visisble to see soft corners when the frame is filled with scenery elements like leaves, bushes or rocks instead of expanse of space, ocean and sky

04-18-2008, 07:28 AM	#12
SupremeMoFo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 668	Ah, meh, better leave it. Can't be bothered selling the 16-45. Would be nice to get rid of the CA though.

04-18-2008, 08:10 AM	#13
KrisK10D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,274	These shots are with this lens. Just can't say anything negative about it yet. Haven't printed any shots tho.

04-18-2008, 03:16 PM	#14
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904	Wow, that is a good price. I'm going up to Brisbame this morning, will drop into Teds up there and see what their price is. thanks for the heads up.

04-18-2008, 03:19 PM	#15
kjao Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 423 Original Poster	Hi GWP Not too sure if you will be able to get the same deal in other Ted's shops. The ad said the sale only applies in Melbourne city store.

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