pentax 18-270mm

Skipper74 · 06-25-2013, 09:18 PM

Anyone have any experience with the new Pentax 18-270mm lens? I sold my 18-135 a few months ago to get a Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 but now I miss my zoom. Any suggestions.

Francis · 06-25-2013, 09:36 PM

It doesn't seem to get much love on the Interwebz. Why not go for the 55-300mm

Adam · 06-25-2013, 10:00 PM

It's not a bad lens, but certainly nothing surprising given that it's a superzoom. It's just a rebranded Tamron. We've got a review of it here:

Pentax-DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com

K57XR · 06-25-2013, 10:16 PM

Shouldn't this be on the lens section? Anyway, the 55-300 suggested above would be a good option to pair with the 17-50 but if you're looking for a one lens solution (and half the cost of the 18-270) the newest Sigma 18-250 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM is currently $399 at B&H until the end of this month. There was a "fun" comparison between the Sigma and the DA*60-250 on this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/227006-lens-comparison.html

paraben · 06-27-2013, 12:38 PM

Originally posted by K57XR

... but if you're looking for a one lens solution (and half the cost of the 18-270) the newest Sigma 18-250 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM is currently $399 at B&H until the end of this month. There was a "fun" comparison between the Sigma and the DA*60-250 on this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/227006-lens-comparison.html

I own the Sigma 18-250 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM now for 6 months, and i'm really very happy with it. It performs very well for a super zoom and is very affordable. Also take a look at the third party lens database on this site and the following reviews:
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM review: Digital Photography Review
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Lens Review

06-25-2013, 09:18 PM	#1
Skipper74 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 34	pentax 18-270mm Anyone have any experience with the new Pentax 18-270mm lens? I sold my 18-135 a few months ago to get a Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 but now I miss my zoom. Any suggestions.

06-25-2013, 10:00 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	It's not a bad lens, but certainly nothing surprising given that it's a superzoom. It's just a rebranded Tamron. We've got a review of it here: Pentax-DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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06-25-2013, 09:36 PM	#2
Francis Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hilversum Photos: Gallery Posts: 215	It doesn't seem to get much love on the Interwebz. Why not go for the 55-300mm

06-25-2013, 10:16 PM	#4
K57XR Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 830	Shouldn't this be on the lens section? Anyway, the 55-300 suggested above would be a good option to pair with the 17-50 but if you're looking for a one lens solution (and half the cost of the 18-270) the newest Sigma 18-250 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM is currently $399 at B&H until the end of this month. There was a "fun" comparison between the Sigma and the DA*60-250 on this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/227006-lens-comparison.html

06-27-2013, 12:38 PM	#5
paraben Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Netherlands Posts: 26	Originally posted by K57XR ... but if you're looking for a one lens solution (and half the cost of the 18-270) the newest Sigma 18-250 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM is currently $399 at B&H until the end of this month. There was a "fun" comparison between the Sigma and the DA*60-250 on this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/227006-lens-comparison.html I own the Sigma 18-250 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM now for 6 months, and i'm really very happy with it. It performs very well for a super zoom and is very affordable. Also take a look at the third party lens database on this site and the following reviews: Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM review: Digital Photography Review Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Lens Review

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