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07-14-2016, 05:06 AM   #1
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Would you buy the Magnicon 28-70 f2.8-4.5 ?

I've been offered this lens for a very low price. The range and apertures make it interesting (f2.8 lenses are rarely dogs) but I haven,t been able to find information about it, except that it's probably a rebrand for Canada's Black Camera Store.

I don't "really" need any new lenses, I've got things pretty well covered with what I have (see signature) but I'm always curious, especially now that I have a K-1.

Anyone has experience with it?

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Must be a store brand. Never heard of it. Dit a quick search on it's specs and it seems to be this Tokina. Tokina AF 28-70mm f2.8-4.5 Macro Lens Reviews - Tokina Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

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I would try to find this one: SMC Pentax-F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5 Reviews - F Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Zoom range is a little short but very sharp and well behaved.

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I'd looks for a Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 instead since that will have a constant aperture.
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Thanks. I'm not "looking for" anything (and I do know about the 35-70 I was simply wondering about the quality of that lens. I'll look into the Tokina.

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QuoteOriginally posted by bdery Quote
(f2.8 lenses are rarely dogs)
Outch, it is a 2.8-4.5 and these lenses are usally crap - at least not like real 2.8 zooms in this range. Attract you with 2.8, but are really dark on the longer end.
Why on earth would you buy a K1 for serious money and spend so little to cover the standard zoom area.
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QuoteOriginally posted by zapp Quote
Why on earth would you buy a K1 for serious money and spend so little to cover the standard zoom area.
Actually I bought the K-1 to perform tests for Pentaxforums

My plan isn't to change much to my current lineup, even though it's mostly made of APS-C lenses. I was just curious about that lens...
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