Very Happy (LBA)

metalfab · 05-24-2008, 05:43 PM

Picked up a lens I have been pondering for quite sometime now.

Took a few shots with the lens, wow is all I can say. Very sharp throughout the right colors, just a great lens as most people who have one know.

No hint here;

Hint, 50mm;

Bigger hint; 135mm;

ftpaddict · 05-24-2008, 05:44 PM

Tammy 70-300?

metalfab · 05-24-2008, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by ftpaddict

Tammy 70-300?

Hehe, nope ...keep guessing

ftpaddict · 05-24-2008, 05:48 PM

Sigma 50-500?

metalfab · 05-24-2008, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by ftpaddict

Sigma 50-500?

Nope... keep trying

daacon · 05-24-2008, 05:50 PM

DA* 50-135 congrats (whatever it is as a new lens is always fun

)

metalfab · 05-24-2008, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by daacon

DA* 50-135 congrats (whatever it is as a new lens is always fun

)

Yup, you are right Daacon.

We are going out for dinner on the beach, should be able to get a few more shots.

cputeq · 05-24-2008, 06:35 PM

Cool, you finally got my lens in!! Now if you'll just forward it to me, everything will be fine

Gratz

I seriously considering this as a next lens purchase, along with 2 other lenses *sigh* Decisions!

fannibal · 05-24-2008, 08:15 PM

Congrats on your 50-135!

I see you picked the sigma 18-50 over the DA* 16-50. How is that treating you? and how did you come to that decision?

metalfab · 05-24-2008, 09:50 PM

Originally posted by fannibal

Congrats on your 50-135!

I see you picked the sigma 18-50 over the DA* 16-50. How is that treating you? and how did you come to that decision?

Thanks!

I just couldn't justify the $950 16-50 vs. the $500 18-50. I'm not putting the 16-50 down but from the images I've seen I don't think its twice the lens.

I was considering the Sigma 50-150 over the Pentax 50-135 but; the Pentax was in stock, the 50-150 had no ETA in delivery and I was impatient, lol.

roverlr3 · 05-25-2008, 05:12 AM

Those are great examples of why I to think the 50-135mm is one of my best lenses.

metalfab · 05-25-2008, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by roverlr3

Those are great examples of why I to think the 50-135mm is one of my best lenses.

Thanks Roverlr3 for the compliment.

Here are some more from last night;

fannibal · 05-25-2008, 05:47 AM

Originally posted by metalfab

Thanks!

I just couldn't justify the $950 16-50 vs. the $500 18-50. I'm not putting the 16-50 down but from the images I've seen I don't think its twice the lens.

I was considering the Sigma 50-150 over the Pentax 50-135 but; the Pentax was in stock, the 50-150 had no ETA in delivery and I was impatient, lol.

Hmm, pentax now has a 100$ rebate for the da* 16-50 which brings it down to 569$ after rebate. And the sigma 18-50 is 419$. That is a 150$ difference. Do you think the pentax 16-50 is worth it if I bought it now?

metalfab · 05-25-2008, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by fannibal

Hmm, pentax now has a 100$ rebate for the da* 16-50 which brings it down to 569$ after rebate. And the sigma 18-50 is 419$. That is a 150$ difference. Do you think the pentax 16-50 is worth it if I bought it now?

It's not that low in Canada. Regardless, the Sigma 18-50 is doing more than I expected so I'm pleased.

K100Dave · 05-25-2008, 08:38 AM

Cool, I have pondered about this lens as well. Although I have decided to go the prime route, this lens has always kept me thinking. Congrats

05-24-2008, 05:43 PM	#1
metalfab Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 302	Very Happy (LBA) Picked up a lens I have been pondering for quite sometime now. Took a few shots with the lens, wow is all I can say. Very sharp throughout the right colors, just a great lens as most people who have one know. No hint here; Hint, 50mm; Bigger hint; 135mm;

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metalfab Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 302 Original Poster	Originally posted by ftpaddict Tammy 70-300? Hehe, nope ...keep guessing

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ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Sigma 50-500?

05-24-2008, 05:49 PM	#5
metalfab Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 302 Original Poster	Originally posted by ftpaddict Sigma 50-500? Nope... keep trying

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daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	DA* 50-135 congrats (whatever it is as a new lens is always fun )

05-24-2008, 05:53 PM	#7
metalfab Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 302 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon DA* 50-135 congrats (whatever it is as a new lens is always fun ) Yup, you are right Daacon. We are going out for dinner on the beach, should be able to get a few more shots.

05-24-2008, 06:35 PM	#8
cputeq Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 464	Cool, you finally got my lens in!! Now if you'll just forward it to me, everything will be fine Gratz I seriously considering this as a next lens purchase, along with 2 other lenses sigh Decisions!

05-24-2008, 08:15 PM	#9
fannibal New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: philadelphia, PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 17	Congrats on your 50-135! I see you picked the sigma 18-50 over the DA* 16-50. How is that treating you? and how did you come to that decision?

05-24-2008, 09:50 PM	#10
metalfab Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 302 Original Poster	Originally posted by fannibal Congrats on your 50-135! I see you picked the sigma 18-50 over the DA* 16-50. How is that treating you? and how did you come to that decision? Thanks! I just couldn't justify the $950 16-50 vs. the $500 18-50. I'm not putting the 16-50 down but from the images I've seen I don't think its twice the lens. I was considering the Sigma 50-150 over the Pentax 50-135 but; the Pentax was in stock, the 50-150 had no ETA in delivery and I was impatient, lol.

05-25-2008, 05:12 AM	#11
roverlr3 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Peyton Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 56	Those are great examples of why I to think the 50-135mm is one of my best lenses.

05-25-2008, 05:22 AM	#12
metalfab Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 302 Original Poster	Originally posted by roverlr3 Those are great examples of why I to think the 50-135mm is one of my best lenses. Thanks Roverlr3 for the compliment. Here are some more from last night;

05-25-2008, 05:47 AM	#13
fannibal New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: philadelphia, PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 17	Originally posted by metalfab Thanks! I just couldn't justify the $950 16-50 vs. the $500 18-50. I'm not putting the 16-50 down but from the images I've seen I don't think its twice the lens. I was considering the Sigma 50-150 over the Pentax 50-135 but; the Pentax was in stock, the 50-150 had no ETA in delivery and I was impatient, lol. Hmm, pentax now has a 100$ rebate for the da* 16-50 which brings it down to 569$ after rebate. And the sigma 18-50 is 419$. That is a 150$ difference. Do you think the pentax 16-50 is worth it if I bought it now?

05-25-2008, 08:32 AM	#14
metalfab Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 302 Original Poster	Originally posted by fannibal Hmm, pentax now has a 100$ rebate for the da* 16-50 which brings it down to 569$ after rebate. And the sigma 18-50 is 419$. That is a 150$ difference. Do you think the pentax 16-50 is worth it if I bought it now? It's not that low in Canada. Regardless, the Sigma 18-50 is doing more than I expected so I'm pleased.

05-25-2008, 08:38 AM	#15
K100Dave Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 111	Cool, I have pondered about this lens as well. Although I have decided to go the prime route, this lens has always kept me thinking. Congrats