Help a young photojournalist find fairly prices lenses

roy · 04-07-2007, 08:47 AM

instead of the sigma 24-70 i think i'd be more prone to get the sigma17-70. or is it too slow?

wmmk · 04-07-2007, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by roy

instead of the sigma 24-70 i think i'd be more prone to get the sigma17-70. or is it too slow?

The 17-70 isn't necessarily too slow, but 2.8 is unarguably a nice thing to have. I'll try both of these lenses at my local camera shop.

By the way, does anyone here know if sigma4less.com is legitimate? Their prices are considerably lower than those of adorama.

Buddha Jones · 04-07-2007, 11:14 AM

I dont know, but they dont have either of the lenses that I want in stock.

wmmk · 04-07-2007, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

I dont know, but they dont have either of the lenses that I want in stock.

I see. Out of interest, which lenses exactly are the ones to which you refer?

EDIT: I've found out on other forums that sigma4less.com is in fact reputable. I can get the Sigma 24-70 (non macro) for $315 and the Tamron 17-35 for $290. Does this sound like the best pricing I can get for new equipment? I was also wondering if I should pay $80 extra for the newer macro of the 24-70. On a completely different subject, is there any good site for used photo gear other than keh.com?
Thanks everyone!

Last edited by wmmk; 04-07-2007 at 01:17 PM.

roy · 04-07-2007, 04:06 PM

i've used sigma4less a couple of times. good experience both times.

wmmk · 04-07-2007, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by roy

i've used sigma4less a couple of times. good experience both times.

I see. Thanks for the assurance. Now I'll just have to go find someplace to test out these lenses, and make sure that the good copies are good, then save up for them, then buy them, then make sure I am shipped a good copy, then get a good copy if my first is bad, then start actually using the lens. Won't this be fun!

SupremeMoFo · 04-08-2007, 02:46 AM

Originally posted by wmmk

EDIT: does anyone know of software to plot the focal lengths of all the images in my library (on a mac)? I've seen some apps like this for windows, but none for OS X.

Personally, I'd save for a real computer

wmmk · 04-08-2007, 07:56 AM

Originally posted by SupremeMoFo

Personally, I'd save for a real computer

Awww, you're just jealous that I have a maxed out MacBook Pro with 256MB VRAM

Alvin · 04-08-2007, 08:49 AM

Originally posted by wmmk

On a completely different subject, is there any good site for used photo gear other than keh.com?
Thanks everyone!

You can take a look at Henry's and compare prices there. More often than not they are higher priced than KEH, but once in a blue moon, you do find something worthwhile. They also sell other used items separately on ebay.

SpecialK · 04-08-2007, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by wmmk

By the way, does anyone here know if sigma4less.com is legitimate? Their prices are considerably lower than those of adorama.

Got my 18-50 there without incident.

Christian · 04-09-2007, 04:17 AM

Originally posted by SupremeMoFo

Personally, I'd save for a real computer

Pentax only made the K10D weather proof so you wouldn't ruin it with tears when you see my Macbook Pro.

SupremeMoFo · 04-10-2007, 04:31 AM

Originally posted by wmmk

Awww, you're just jealous that I have a maxed out MacBook Pro with 256MB VRAM

Originally posted by Christian

Pentax only made the K10D weather proof so you wouldn't ruin it with tears when you see my Macbook Pro.

It's funny because you buy serious camera gear then buy toys for computers. Shame the toys represent such poor value next to a computer. And the 256MB video RAM doesn't mean much without knowing the chip behind it...

Christian · 04-10-2007, 04:58 AM

Of course you're right. There are many more Ford users than Ferraris so that makes Ford cars better...plenty more Canon users than Pentax so that makes Canon cameras better... come on now... you should know better!

aabram · 04-10-2007, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by SupremeMoFo

It's funny because you buy serious camera gear then buy toys for computers. Shame the toys represent such poor value next to a computer. And the 256MB video RAM doesn't mean much without knowing the chip behind it...

Young padawan, video ram (above the one needed for required resolution and color depth) doesn't mean anything at all for photo editing. Let's refrain from depreciating each-others equipment. There's always someone out there with bigger and better stuff.

wmmk · 04-10-2007, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by aabram

Young padawan, video ram (above the one needed for required resolution and color depth) doesn't mean anything at all for photo editing. Let's refrain from depreciating each-others equipment. There's always someone out there with bigger and better stuff.

Eh, we're just having some fun

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Pentax lenses prices	Andrzej	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	18	02-26-2010 09:58 AM
help to find lenses	lizamo1	Troubleshooting and Beginner Help	4	02-25-2009 06:19 AM
Prices for new DA lenses	ogl	Pentax News and Rumors	24	01-29-2008 11:01 AM
How to find Lenses	CowboyPookie	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	14	12-09-2007 10:22 AM
Where do I find old Takumar lenses?	switters	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	3	10-26-2007 07:35 AM

04-07-2007, 08:47 AM	#16
roy Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: D/FW area, Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,710	instead of the sigma 24-70 i think i'd be more prone to get the sigma17-70. or is it too slow?

04-07-2007, 08:51 AM	#17
wmmk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 106 Original Poster	Originally posted by roy instead of the sigma 24-70 i think i'd be more prone to get the sigma17-70. or is it too slow? The 17-70 isn't necessarily too slow, but 2.8 is unarguably a nice thing to have. I'll try both of these lenses at my local camera shop. By the way, does anyone here know if sigma4less.com is legitimate? Their prices are considerably lower than those of adorama.

04-07-2007, 11:14 AM	#18
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	I dont know, but they dont have either of the lenses that I want in stock.

04-07-2007, 12:01 PM	#19
wmmk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 106 Original Poster	Originally posted by Buddha Jones I dont know, but they dont have either of the lenses that I want in stock. I see. Out of interest, which lenses exactly are the ones to which you refer? EDIT: I've found out on other forums that sigma4less.com is in fact reputable. I can get the Sigma 24-70 (non macro) for $315 and the Tamron 17-35 for $290. Does this sound like the best pricing I can get for new equipment? I was also wondering if I should pay $80 extra for the newer macro of the 24-70. On a completely different subject, is there any good site for used photo gear other than keh.com? Thanks everyone! Last edited by wmmk; 04-07-2007 at 01:17 PM.

04-07-2007, 04:06 PM	#20
roy Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: D/FW area, Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,710	i've used sigma4less a couple of times. good experience both times.

04-07-2007, 07:25 PM	#21
wmmk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 106 Original Poster	Originally posted by roy i've used sigma4less a couple of times. good experience both times. I see. Thanks for the assurance. Now I'll just have to go find someplace to test out these lenses, and make sure that the good copies are good, then save up for them, then buy them, then make sure I am shipped a good copy, then get a good copy if my first is bad, then start actually using the lens. Won't this be fun!

04-08-2007, 02:46 AM	#22
SupremeMoFo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 668	Originally posted by wmmk EDIT: does anyone know of software to plot the focal lengths of all the images in my library (on a mac)? I've seen some apps like this for windows, but none for OS X. Personally, I'd save for a real computer

04-08-2007, 07:56 AM	#23
wmmk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 106 Original Poster	Originally posted by SupremeMoFo Personally, I'd save for a real computer Awww, you're just jealous that I have a maxed out MacBook Pro with 256MB VRAM

04-08-2007, 08:49 AM	#24
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	Originally posted by wmmk On a completely different subject, is there any good site for used photo gear other than keh.com? Thanks everyone! You can take a look at Henry's and compare prices there. More often than not they are higher priced than KEH, but once in a blue moon, you do find something worthwhile. They also sell other used items separately on ebay.

04-08-2007, 04:48 PM	#25
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Originally posted by wmmk By the way, does anyone here know if sigma4less.com is legitimate? Their prices are considerably lower than those of adorama. Got my 18-50 there without incident.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

04-09-2007, 04:17 AM	#26
Christian Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Islington, London UK Posts: 206	Originally posted by SupremeMoFo Personally, I'd save for a real computer Pentax only made the K10D weather proof so you wouldn't ruin it with tears when you see my Macbook Pro.

04-10-2007, 04:31 AM	#27
SupremeMoFo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 668	Originally posted by wmmk Awww, you're just jealous that I have a maxed out MacBook Pro with 256MB VRAM Originally posted by Christian Pentax only made the K10D weather proof so you wouldn't ruin it with tears when you see my Macbook Pro. It's funny because you buy serious camera gear then buy toys for computers. Shame the toys represent such poor value next to a computer. And the 256MB video RAM doesn't mean much without knowing the chip behind it...

04-10-2007, 04:58 AM	#28
Christian Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Islington, London UK Posts: 206	Of course you're right. There are many more Ford users than Ferraris so that makes Ford cars better...plenty more Canon users than Pentax so that makes Canon cameras better... come on now... you should know better!

04-10-2007, 10:35 AM	#29
aabram Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Estonia Posts: 261	Originally posted by SupremeMoFo It's funny because you buy serious camera gear then buy toys for computers. Shame the toys represent such poor value next to a computer. And the 256MB video RAM doesn't mean much without knowing the chip behind it... Young padawan, video ram (above the one needed for required resolution and color depth) doesn't mean anything at all for photo editing. Let's refrain from depreciating each-others equipment. There's always someone out there with bigger and better stuff.

04-10-2007, 04:07 PM	#30
wmmk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 106 Original Poster	Originally posted by aabram Young padawan, video ram (above the one needed for required resolution and color depth) doesn't mean anything at all for photo editing. Let's refrain from depreciating each-others equipment. There's always someone out there with bigger and better stuff. Eh, we're just having some fun