On the Sigma, I guess the EX DG OS HSM is the versio to take. Inever bought the previous version, since I thought it to soft.
The DA*50-135mm I found a little short and slow focussing. Part of this is that I own a FA*85mm and then the extra reach is to short for me. But definetly a very good lens.
The DA*60-250mm is a very good lens, but at the long end it could need a stop down to f4.5.
The DA*300mm is also an option, like DA*200mm.
The Sigma is sharper at 200mm from f3.2 to f4 then the DA*60-250mm at 200-250mm and f4. The DA*300mm is sharper at F4 then the above lenses. The DA*200mm is better then the Sigma, but can give some purple fringing wide open, and the sigma is faster in focussing.
Choosing a prime over a zoom is always a difficult thing. They tend to be better performers.
Originally posted by Belcik Hello,
I did some thinking... I want to get rid of Sigma APO DG 70-300 and get something better..... I had a nice event for gymnastics and was very disappointed by this Sigma perfomace - very soft (well.... got spoiled by limiteds
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Now, what to do??? I need some versatility, and speed - both regarding light and AF (so SDM only??). Most of the time I would guess to hunt in tough lightning conditions (indoor). What to choose?
- Sigma 70 - 200 2.8 - which version exactly?
- Pentax DA 50-135 - I am afraid of those SDM issues. Possibly I would have to overpay a little bit, since it seems that Moscow might not accept international warranty, so buying in local store (ooops... no tax free this time)
- Pentax DA 60 - 250 - the F4 might not be good enough, but additional 250 reach might be tempting.
Help please - since we are in sports photography