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vulcanman · 07-26-2010, 06:37 AM

Have you considered the Tamron equivalent. It too does macro. That's what I use. Here is a sample ...

Marc Sabatella · 07-26-2010, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by froggertwenty

I dont mean to hijack your thread, but what are your opinions on the Pentax 55-300 vs. the Sigma/Tamron 18-200 as an all purpose zoom lens?

The 55-300 isn't all-purpose at all - it's telephoto only.

**Ex Finn.** · 07-26-2010, 05:14 PM

"The 55-300 isn't all-purpose at all - it's telephoto only.".
With a very good close focusing ability, mind you.

Cheers, Mike.

eweliyi · 07-27-2010, 12:30 AM

Originally posted by vulcanman

Have you considered the Tamron equivalent. It too does macro. That's what I use. Here is a sample ...

And you would say the Tamron one is better then Sigma?

Pentaxor · 07-27-2010, 12:46 AM

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

"The 55-300 isn't all-purpose at all - it's telephoto only.".
With a very good close focusing ability, mind you.

Cheers, Mike.

very good result. what focal length was this taken?

07-26-2010, 05:14 PM	#48
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	"The 55-300 isn't all-purpose at all - it's telephoto only.". With a very good close focusing ability, mind you. Cheers, Mike. Last edited by Ex Finn.; 11-11-2014 at 05:51 PM.

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07-26-2010, 06:37 AM	#46
vulcanman New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 21	Have you considered the Tamron equivalent. It too does macro. That's what I use. Here is a sample ...

07-26-2010, 04:19 PM	#47
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by froggertwenty I dont mean to hijack your thread, but what are your opinions on the Pentax 55-300 vs. the Sigma/Tamron 18-200 as an all purpose zoom lens? The 55-300 isn't all-purpose at all - it's telephoto only.

07-27-2010, 12:30 AM	#49
eweliyi Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kuala Lumpur Photos: Gallery Posts: 35	Originally posted by vulcanman Have you considered the Tamron equivalent. It too does macro. That's what I use. Here is a sample ... And you would say the Tamron one is better then Sigma?

07-27-2010, 12:46 AM	#50
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by Ex Finn. "The 55-300 isn't all-purpose at all - it's telephoto only.". With a very good close focusing ability, mind you. Cheers, Mike. very good result. what focal length was this taken?

Pentax 55-300mm versus Sigma 70-300mm DG APO Macro