Pentax, Sigma or Tamron Macro

benjikan · 04-01-2009, 04:31 AM

All three are excellent lenses. I owned the Tamron when using Canon and loved it. I now have the Pentax and have used it for product photography for a fashion/accessory shoot.

M Vlosich · 04-01-2009, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by WerTicus

i ruled out the pentax because of the lack of focus clamp.

Id probably prefer the 105 sigma because of the extra bit of reach, but now i hear the 150 sigma is coming to pentax mount so im going to wait for that because my preference for bugs makes that more useful and i already have a 50mm macro setup for things that dont move.

I've wanted to purchase that lens for some time. Where did you hear it would finally be released for Pentax and possibly what time frame?

Thanks

yeatzee · 04-02-2009, 12:59 AM

I'm guilty of starting an extremely similar thread not too long ago, and ended up getting the Sigma. I chose the Sigma mainly because of its metal build quality (important to me) and its extra reach. TBH (i take pictures of flowers and insects) I can't imagine how anyone could use anything shorter than 105mm! To get 1:1 you have to be right ontop of your subject.

All three are unquestionably great optically, so you really can't go wrong with either. I say get whats cheaper where you live

**fs999** · 04-03-2009, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by M Vlosich

I've wanted to purchase that lens for some time. Where did you hear it would finally be released for Pentax and possibly what time frame?

Thanks

I sent emails to Sigma in different countries. You can read the full thread here.

Ben_Edict · 04-04-2009, 05:49 AM

Originally posted by yeatzee

I'm guilty of starting an extremely similar thread not too long ago, and ended up getting the Sigma. I chose the Sigma mainly because of its metal build quality (important to me) and its extra reach. TBH (i take pictures of flowers and insects) I can't imagine how anyone could use anything shorter than 105mm! To get 1:1 you have to be right ontop of your subject.

I can understand that and longer fl macro lenses are what I use most. Nevertheless, sometimes you want to be closer to your subject, to get a more dramatic perspective. Then a 50mm or even something like the DA35mm comes in handy.

Ben

WerTicus · 04-10-2009, 07:54 AM

I have the FA50 with extension tubes and i just ordered a tamron 90mm f2.8 as a long portrait / macro.

i did want the sigma 105 more, but a bargain came along so pulled the trigger

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04-01-2009, 04:31 AM	#16
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	All three are excellent lenses. I owned the Tamron when using Canon and loved it. I now have the Pentax and have used it for product photography for a fashion/accessory shoot.

04-01-2009, 06:57 AM	#17
M Vlosich New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Carlsbad, NM Posts: 13	Originally posted by WerTicus i ruled out the pentax because of the lack of focus clamp. Id probably prefer the 105 sigma because of the extra bit of reach, but now i hear the 150 sigma is coming to pentax mount so im going to wait for that because my preference for bugs makes that more useful and i already have a 50mm macro setup for things that dont move. I've wanted to purchase that lens for some time. Where did you hear it would finally be released for Pentax and possibly what time frame? Thanks

04-02-2009, 12:59 AM	#18
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675	I'm guilty of starting an extremely similar thread not too long ago, and ended up getting the Sigma. I chose the Sigma mainly because of its metal build quality (important to me) and its extra reach. TBH (i take pictures of flowers and insects) I can't imagine how anyone could use anything shorter than 105mm! To get 1:1 you have to be right ontop of your subject. All three are unquestionably great optically, so you really can't go wrong with either. I say get whats cheaper where you live

04-03-2009, 03:18 PM	#19
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,645	Originally posted by M Vlosich I've wanted to purchase that lens for some time. Where did you hear it would finally be released for Pentax and possibly what time frame? Thanks I sent emails to Sigma in different countries. You can read the full thread here.

04-04-2009, 05:49 AM	#20
Ben_Edict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SouthWest "Regio" Photos: Albums Posts: 3,309	Originally posted by yeatzee I'm guilty of starting an extremely similar thread not too long ago, and ended up getting the Sigma. I chose the Sigma mainly because of its metal build quality (important to me) and its extra reach. TBH (i take pictures of flowers and insects) I can't imagine how anyone could use anything shorter than 105mm! To get 1:1 you have to be right ontop of your subject. I can understand that and longer fl macro lenses are what I use most. Nevertheless, sometimes you want to be closer to your subject, to get a more dramatic perspective. Then a 50mm or even something like the DA35mm comes in handy. Ben

04-10-2009, 07:54 AM	#21
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	I have the FA50 with extension tubes and i just ordered a tamron 90mm f2.8 as a long portrait / macro. i did want the sigma 105 more, but a bargain came along so pulled the trigger