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iwhizz · 07-23-2008, 03:05 AM

does anybody have used this lense? kindly request to post their pics wit this lense here becoz there is a promotion where this lense now is only at $60+ ( standard prize = $ 130) .. they said ( salesman ) it good for telephoto n also for wide.. i also looking for the lense which is perfect for potrait n indoor photography, any suggestion? sorry 4 my bad english, ---> im a newbie in pentax DSLR world

WMBP · 07-23-2008, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by iwhizz

does anybody have used this lense? kindly request to post their pics wit this lense here becoz there is a promotion where this lense now is only at $60+ ( standard prize = $ 130) .. they said ( salesman ) it good for telephoto n also for wide.. i also looking for the lense which is perfect for potrait n indoor photography, any suggestion? sorry 4 my bad english, ---> im a newbie in pentax DSLR world

Your English is fine. You're doing better than many who grew up in the UK or USA. :-)

The lens you're asking about is one that, I think, came out three or four years ago. Here is one review with some user comments:

Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4.0 Aspherical Reviews

And here's the Amazon.com page for the lens.

Amazon.com: Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical Lens for Canon SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo

Not available through Amazon any more but the user reviews are there and generally quite positive.

Looks like it's available now around $130 in the USA. A new lens with roughly the same range is about to be released, but it will be much more expensive (and if I recall the press release I saw about the new lens, the new lens is not going to have the f/2.8 max aperture at the wide end).

Looks like not a bad lens and perhaps worth risking $60 on if you're really looking for a bargain. But I don't own the lens and can't comment on it from personal experience.

If you're looking for a zoom with something similar to this range, the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 is very well regarded. The Tamron is not outrageously expensive, but it will cost you several hundred dollars more than the old Sigma lens.

Will

pentaxdude · 07-24-2008, 01:11 AM

I used to have this lens in canon mount with my eos 1-n. All I can say is this is a good lens for the price.You wont be dissapointed.

Syb · 07-24-2008, 01:18 AM

I used it quite often on my MZ-5N and later on my Ist*ds. With good to very good results. It sounds like a good buy.

nulla · 07-24-2008, 01:28 AM

Quote:

i also looking for the lense which is perfect for potrait n indoor photography, any suggestion? sorry 4 my bad english,

First off mate your English is just fine and welcome to this wonderful forum.

I am not sure here if you mean that you are looking for another lens other than the one you mentioned or not.

If so then I dont think you can go past the Pentax FA 50 f/1.4 for low light indoor and value

There are many posts and a few threads on this lens and I suggest you read up on this and see for yourself

Good luck with your purchases.

Neil

Torphoto · 07-24-2008, 06:43 AM

This lens was known to be very soft from 70 to 105mm, it was best from 35 to 50mm and just ok at 28mm. I had one and gave it away in favour of a canon 28-105 which was much better.

iwhizz · 07-24-2008, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by nulla

I am not sure here if you mean that you are looking for another lens other than the one you mentioned or not.

If so then I dont think you can go past the Pentax FA 50 f/1.4 for low light indoor and value

:
thanks for all for the replies..

yeah actually im looking for another lense other than sigma 28-105mm, because of the limited budget, im looking for the best one for potrait n indoor photography.n also today i just bought pentax DA 16-45mm f4 n i really like it

..

**WJW** · 07-24-2008, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by iwhizz

does anybody have used this lense? kindly request to post their pics wit this lense here becoz there is a promotion where this lense now is only at $60+ ( standard prize = $ 130) .. they said ( salesman ) it good for telephoto n also for wide.. i also looking for the lense which is perfect for potrait n indoor photography, any suggestion? sorry 4 my bad english, ---> im a newbie in pentax DSLR world

Back in May I posted some pics taken with this lens:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/27853-scarborough-faire-renfest-today.html

and

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/27937-few-more-renfest.html

iwhizz · 07-25-2008, 01:15 AM

Originally posted by WJW

Back in May I posted some pics taken with this lens:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/27853-scarborough-faire-renfest-today.html

and

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/27937-few-more-renfest.html

wow!! nice pics man..thanx for the post

07-23-2008, 03:05 AM	#1
iwhizz Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: jakarta Posts: 31	sigma 28-105mm does anybody have used this lense? kindly request to post their pics wit this lense here becoz there is a promotion where this lense now is only at $60+ ( standard prize = $ 130) .. they said ( salesman ) it good for telephoto n also for wide.. i also looking for the lense which is perfect for potrait n indoor photography, any suggestion? sorry 4 my bad english, ---> im a newbie in pentax DSLR world

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07-23-2008, 09:33 AM	#2
WMBP Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,482	Originally posted by iwhizz does anybody have used this lense? kindly request to post their pics wit this lense here becoz there is a promotion where this lense now is only at $60+ ( standard prize = $ 130) .. they said ( salesman ) it good for telephoto n also for wide.. i also looking for the lense which is perfect for potrait n indoor photography, any suggestion? sorry 4 my bad english, ---> im a newbie in pentax DSLR world Your English is fine. You're doing better than many who grew up in the UK or USA. :-) The lens you're asking about is one that, I think, came out three or four years ago. Here is one review with some user comments: Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4.0 Aspherical Reviews And here's the Amazon.com page for the lens. Amazon.com: Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical Lens for Canon SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo Not available through Amazon any more but the user reviews are there and generally quite positive. Looks like it's available now around $130 in the USA. A new lens with roughly the same range is about to be released, but it will be much more expensive (and if I recall the press release I saw about the new lens, the new lens is not going to have the f/2.8 max aperture at the wide end). Looks like not a bad lens and perhaps worth risking $60 on if you're really looking for a bargain. But I don't own the lens and can't comment on it from personal experience. If you're looking for a zoom with something similar to this range, the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 is very well regarded. The Tamron is not outrageously expensive, but it will cost you several hundred dollars more than the old Sigma lens. Will

07-24-2008, 01:11 AM	#3
pentaxdude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: B.C Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 121	I used to have this lens in canon mount with my eos 1-n. All I can say is this is a good lens for the price.You wont be dissapointed.

07-24-2008, 01:18 AM	#4
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,221	I used it quite often on my MZ-5N and later on my Ist*ds. With good to very good results. It sounds like a good buy.

07-24-2008, 01:28 AM	#5
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	Quote: i also looking for the lense which is perfect for potrait n indoor photography, any suggestion? sorry 4 my bad english, First off mate your English is just fine and welcome to this wonderful forum. I am not sure here if you mean that you are looking for another lens other than the one you mentioned or not. If so then I dont think you can go past the Pentax FA 50 f/1.4 for low light indoor and value There are many posts and a few threads on this lens and I suggest you read up on this and see for yourself Good luck with your purchases. Neil

07-24-2008, 06:43 AM	#6
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612	This lens was known to be very soft from 70 to 105mm, it was best from 35 to 50mm and just ok at 28mm. I had one and gave it away in favour of a canon 28-105 which was much better.

07-24-2008, 10:10 AM	#7
iwhizz Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: jakarta Posts: 31 Original Poster	Originally posted by nulla I am not sure here if you mean that you are looking for another lens other than the one you mentioned or not. If so then I dont think you can go past the Pentax FA 50 f/1.4 for low light indoor and value : thanks for all for the replies.. yeah actually im looking for another lense other than sigma 28-105mm, because of the limited budget, im looking for the best one for potrait n indoor photography.n also today i just bought pentax DA 16-45mm f4 n i really like it ..

07-24-2008, 04:48 PM	#8
WJW Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 383	Originally posted by iwhizz does anybody have used this lense? kindly request to post their pics wit this lense here becoz there is a promotion where this lense now is only at $60+ ( standard prize = $ 130) .. they said ( salesman ) it good for telephoto n also for wide.. i also looking for the lense which is perfect for potrait n indoor photography, any suggestion? sorry 4 my bad english, ---> im a newbie in pentax DSLR world Back in May I posted some pics taken with this lens: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/27853-scarborough-faire-renfest-today.html and https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/27937-few-more-renfest.html

07-25-2008, 01:15 AM	#9
iwhizz Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: jakarta Posts: 31 Original Poster	Originally posted by WJW Back in May I posted some pics taken with this lens: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/27853-scarborough-faire-renfest-today.html and https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/27937-few-more-renfest.html wow!! nice pics man..thanx for the post