Trying to decide how to proceed.

photolady95 · 01-13-2019, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by csa

Yes, it was the WR version. I didn't say I didn't like it; just said that I had one in the past! I just wanted to get into something a little better (hopefully)

Oh, okay. I just bought a WR version and so far it works for me.

**csa** · 01-15-2019, 08:31 AM - **2 Likes**

My Sigma 17-50 HSM F2.8 is in town, will pickup tomorrow! My Tamron 70-200 F2.8 arrives Thursday; will pickup in town Friday! Very excited to give these two beauties a workout!

normhead · 01-15-2019, 09:06 AM

That's a heck of a combo..... I can't imagine you'll be less than thrilled.

**csa** · 01-15-2019, 09:47 AM

Thanks Norm! I'm really excited; been a long time coming to get lenses like these!

Docrwm · 01-15-2019, 12:23 PM

Great combo and they're FAST. Let us know what you think once you've taken them for an outing.

ChristianRock · 01-15-2019, 08:44 PM

It sounds like you're in for a treat! Happy days.

**csa** · 01-16-2019, 03:10 PM

Thanks everyone! Just got home with the Sigma 17-50; haven't had time to try it out yet. It looks absolutely beautiful.

**UncleVanya** · 01-16-2019, 03:28 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by csa

Thanks everyone! Just got home with the Sigma 17-50; haven't had time to try it out yet. It looks absolutely beautiful.

Enjoy! Between that and the 10-24 your wide to slight telephoto is covered quite well.

**csa** · 01-17-2019, 01:00 PM

Strange, the Sigma doesn't have a red dot or anything that I can find, to line it up on the camera. Am I missing it somewhere?

**UncleVanya** · 01-17-2019, 01:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by csa

Strange, the Sigma doesn't have a red dot or anything that I can find, to line it up on the camera. Am I missing it somewhere?

A mount index mark? Some lenses lack this - I would just use the top of the lens as the guide.

**aslyfox** · 01-17-2019, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

A mount index mark? Some lenses lack this - I would just use the top of the lens as the guide.

mark the " sweet spot " with small piece of contrasting tape ???

or perhaps that would leave unacceptable residue

**UncleVanya** · 01-17-2019, 03:12 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aslyfox

mark the " sweet spot " with small piece of contrasting tape ???

or perhaps that would leave unacceptable residue

To be honest I have changed lenses in the dark more often than I care to admit - I do it by feel as much as anything. I just need a rough idea of the top of the lens.

**csa** · 01-17-2019, 03:18 PM

Thanks Uncle; this is the first lens I have that doesn't have the "mark". As you suggested, using the top of the lens works; thanks!

**UncleVanya** · 01-17-2019, 03:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by csa

Thanks Uncle; this is the first lens I have that doesn't have the "mark". As you suggested, using the top of the lens works; thanks!

You are very welcome! Too many years shooting Nikon and Pentax in bad lighting. LOL.

**csa** · 02-12-2019, 12:13 PM - **1 Like**

I'm so very happy with both the Sigma and the Tamron that I purchased here on Marketplace. Both are in new condition with boxes, paperwork, etc.

Here's a sample from the Tamron 70-200 F2.8, handheld, taken thru a window this morning.

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01-13-2019, 02:59 PM	#61
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by csa Yes, it was the WR version. I didn't say I didn't like it; just said that I had one in the past! I just wanted to get into something a little better (hopefully) Oh, okay. I just bought a WR version and so far it works for me.

01-15-2019, 08:31 AM - 2 Likes	#62
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	My Sigma 17-50 HSM F2.8 is in town, will pickup tomorrow! My Tamron 70-200 F2.8 arrives Thursday; will pickup in town Friday! Very excited to give these two beauties a workout!

01-15-2019, 09:06 AM	#63
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	That's a heck of a combo..... I can't imagine you'll be less than thrilled.

01-15-2019, 09:47 AM	#64
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Thanks Norm! I'm really excited; been a long time coming to get lenses like these!

01-15-2019, 12:23 PM	#65
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Great combo and they're FAST. Let us know what you think once you've taken them for an outing.

01-15-2019, 08:44 PM	#66
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	It sounds like you're in for a treat! Happy days.

01-16-2019, 03:10 PM	#67
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Thanks everyone! Just got home with the Sigma 17-50; haven't had time to try it out yet. It looks absolutely beautiful.

01-16-2019, 03:28 PM - 1 Like	#68
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Originally posted by csa Thanks everyone! Just got home with the Sigma 17-50; haven't had time to try it out yet. It looks absolutely beautiful. Enjoy! Between that and the 10-24 your wide to slight telephoto is covered quite well.

01-17-2019, 01:00 PM	#69
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Strange, the Sigma doesn't have a red dot or anything that I can find, to line it up on the camera. Am I missing it somewhere?

01-17-2019, 01:38 PM - 1 Like	#70
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Originally posted by csa Strange, the Sigma doesn't have a red dot or anything that I can find, to line it up on the camera. Am I missing it somewhere? A mount index mark? Some lenses lack this - I would just use the top of the lens as the guide.

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01-17-2019, 02:50 PM	#71
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by UncleVanya A mount index mark? Some lenses lack this - I would just use the top of the lens as the guide. mark the " sweet spot " with small piece of contrasting tape ??? or perhaps that would leave unacceptable residue

01-17-2019, 03:12 PM - 1 Like	#72
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Originally posted by aslyfox mark the " sweet spot " with small piece of contrasting tape ??? or perhaps that would leave unacceptable residue To be honest I have changed lenses in the dark more often than I care to admit - I do it by feel as much as anything. I just need a rough idea of the top of the lens.

01-17-2019, 03:18 PM	#73
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Thanks Uncle; this is the first lens I have that doesn't have the "mark". As you suggested, using the top of the lens works; thanks!

01-17-2019, 03:19 PM - 1 Like	#74
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Originally posted by csa Thanks Uncle; this is the first lens I have that doesn't have the "mark". As you suggested, using the top of the lens works; thanks! You are very welcome! Too many years shooting Nikon and Pentax in bad lighting. LOL.

02-12-2019, 12:13 PM - 1 Like	#75
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	I'm so very happy with both the Sigma and the Tamron that I purchased here on Marketplace. Both are in new condition with boxes, paperwork, etc. Here's a sample from the Tamron 70-200 F2.8, handheld, taken thru a window this morning.