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Sandy Hancock · 05-24-2015, 10:22 PM

Originally posted by silver_dragon

With my return I plan on buying a Sigma 18-35 Art and a Sigma 8-16. After this big purchase, hopefully i can stop buying lenses for the foreseeable future

Good luck with that

The 8-16 is a remarkable lens by the way.

silver_dragon · 05-25-2015, 12:34 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Good luck with that

The 8-16 is a remarkable lens by the way.

Easier said than done I know... My theory is if I have the 8-16 and the 18-35, then their isn't really all that much in the way of lenses that are a huge improvement in those focal lengths. I certainly dont see myself forking twice the price out for 4 prime lenses to cover the 18-35mm range when i can have virtually the same thing in one lense

From all my reading the 8-16 is the way to go

**RobA_Oz** · 05-25-2015, 02:35 AM

The FA*28-70 that's on its way to me is pretty interesting, but it will be even more so, potentially, after November this year.

shuttles12000 · 05-25-2015, 03:24 AM

My Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 APO DG EX OS HSM - I'd hungered for one for 5 years and now I have one - just in time for them to be discontinued.

ZoeB · 05-25-2015, 04:45 AM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

The FA*28-70 that's on its way to me is pretty interesting, but it will be even more so, potentially, after November this year.

Wait, has that been announced specifically?

bdery · 05-25-2015, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by drypenn

I have yet to see an image from 16-85 that will "wow" me. Based on a couple of available images, the 18-135 (I have one) seems to produce sharper, more contrasty, and subjectively better pictures. My 18-135 has been an outstanding lens as soon as I've understood its limitations. Granted, the 16-85 is relatively a new lens, so I may be using too small a sample.

I'll try to come up with something better than this.

northcoastgreg · 05-25-2015, 05:49 PM

Like some of the other posters in this thread, I'm exited about the DA 16-85. It's the type of lens I've wished for a long time: a slow aperture, weather sealed and dust resistant standard zoom lens with prosumer quality optics, perfect for landscape photography (which is all I'd ever use it for). The only thing that keeps me from getting it immediately is the price. It would be the second most expensive lens in my line-up (behind the DA* 300), and I own the DFA 100 macro and the Tamron 70-200. My original plan is to wait for the black Friday deals in November, but I'm not sure I can wait that long.

Dlanor Sekao · 05-25-2015, 06:48 PM

SMC-K 105mm 2.8 I just found......cheap ! Actually Just WON it on auction 5 minutes ago with a Vivitar 28mm 2,8 , and a 35-70mm macro for $160.....Yes ! Score....!

05-25-2015, 06:48 PM	#53
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457	SMC-K 105mm 2.8 I just found......cheap ! Actually Just WON it on auction 5 minutes ago with a Vivitar 28mm 2,8 , and a 35-70mm macro for $160.....Yes ! Score....! Last edited by Dlanor Sekao; 05-25-2015 at 07:10 PM.

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05-24-2015, 10:22 PM	#46
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by silver_dragon With my return I plan on buying a Sigma 18-35 Art and a Sigma 8-16. After this big purchase, hopefully i can stop buying lenses for the foreseeable future Good luck with that The 8-16 is a remarkable lens by the way.

05-25-2015, 12:34 AM	#47
silver_dragon Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 69	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Good luck with that The 8-16 is a remarkable lens by the way. Easier said than done I know... My theory is if I have the 8-16 and the 18-35, then their isn't really all that much in the way of lenses that are a huge improvement in those focal lengths. I certainly dont see myself forking twice the price out for 4 prime lenses to cover the 18-35mm range when i can have virtually the same thing in one lense From all my reading the 8-16 is the way to go

05-25-2015, 02:35 AM	#48
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	The FA*28-70 that's on its way to me is pretty interesting, but it will be even more so, potentially, after November this year.

05-25-2015, 03:24 AM	#49
shuttles12000 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hobart TAS Posts: 87	My Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 APO DG EX OS HSM - I'd hungered for one for 5 years and now I have one - just in time for them to be discontinued.

05-25-2015, 04:45 AM	#50
ZoeB Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tromsø, Norway Posts: 886	Originally posted by RobA_Oz The FA*28-70 that's on its way to me is pretty interesting, but it will be even more so, potentially, after November this year. Wait, has that been announced specifically?

05-25-2015, 06:36 AM	#51
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	Originally posted by drypenn I have yet to see an image from 16-85 that will "wow" me. Based on a couple of available images, the 18-135 (I have one) seems to produce sharper, more contrasty, and subjectively better pictures. My 18-135 has been an outstanding lens as soon as I've understood its limitations. Granted, the 16-85 is relatively a new lens, so I may be using too small a sample. I'll try to come up with something better than this.

05-25-2015, 05:49 PM	#52
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,175	Like some of the other posters in this thread, I'm exited about the DA 16-85. It's the type of lens I've wished for a long time: a slow aperture, weather sealed and dust resistant standard zoom lens with prosumer quality optics, perfect for landscape photography (which is all I'd ever use it for). The only thing that keeps me from getting it immediately is the price. It would be the second most expensive lens in my line-up (behind the DA* 300), and I own the DFA 100 macro and the Tamron 70-200. My original plan is to wait for the black Friday deals in November, but I'm not sure I can wait that long.

Which lens are you excited about?

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