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Jonathan Mac · 02-22-2021, 07:25 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by moggi1964

I am hoping the Sigma Specialists can tell me what lens I just bought as part of an auction lot. Whilst I know the lens cap may be misleading I do believe it to be accurate and this is a Sigma lens; but which one?

Looks like it is F/2.8. (If you can figure out the focal length of what I believe is a Fujica F/3.5 lens on the right that would be helpful. I'm too impatient to wait for it all to arrive).

Thanks. (Image from thesaleroom.com)

My guess would be the Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8, which can be seen here: The Vivitar Series 1 35-85 mm f/ 2.8 Lens. Specs. MTF Charts. User Reviews.

I've seen some nice images from it and it looks like a bit of a beast, but it gets quite poor reviews here:

Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm F2.8 Lens Reviews - Vivitar Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

If it really is a Sigma then I think it's this one, which gets very poor reviews: https://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/sigma-xq-39-80mm-f35.html

I recently saw an old magazine ad for it, they marketed it basically as the only lens you'll ever need, a bit of a stretch for a 39-80mm f/3.5. A very early example of the constant max aperture standard zoom.

moggi1964 · 02-22-2021, 08:45 AM

Thank you Jonathan Mac.

I think you may be correct that it is the Sigma XQ 39-80 F/3.5. I mistook F/3.5 for F/2.8 in the image but I can maybe make out mini zoom in green letters.

As you say, it seems to have a bad rap but I'll give it a go of course.

The 'only lens you'll ever need' eh

moggi1964 · 02-22-2021, 09:59 AM

Okay, I was wrong.

The green letters do not say mini zoom. The second word is definitely Focus and the first looks like it says Pro.

Also, I noted that there are five small bands on the focus ring and the Sigma XQ only has four.

I know I should just wait but I think it would be fun if someone nails it in advance.

moggi1964 · 02-22-2021, 04:03 PM

With help from the Adapted Lens contributors on DP Review I now know the lens is:

Sigma PANTEL 135mm F2.8 Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

So I was right it is an F/2.8 and wrong it was a zoom. Seems like it reviews well.

**onlineflyer** · 02-22-2021, 04:16 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by moggi1964

With help from the Adapted Lens contributors on DP Review I now know the lens is:

Sigma PANTEL 135mm F2.8 Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

So I was right it is an F/2.8 and wrong it was a zoom. Seems like it reviews well.

Here's a shot from this lens taken yesterday.

moggi1964 · 02-22-2021, 04:34 PM

Neat!

What are your thoughts of it? It'll be my second budget 135mm and I'll compare the two but I would certainly like to hear your thoughts.

Have you tried the F/64 yet?

Aaron28 · 02-22-2021, 07:39 PM - **3 Likes**

more from guntersville lake......k-3ii...sigma 150-500os

**Weevil** · 02-23-2021, 12:15 AM - **3 Likes**

Sizerins flammés / Common redpolls [Acanthis flammea]
2021.02.21
Saint-Georges-de-Clarenceville, Quebec
Looks they are foraging on Beggarticks

Sizerins flammés / Common redpolls [Acanthis flammea]

Pentax K-1 + Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG APO on a monopod, SR on. Backlit
1/800, ƒ/5.0, ISO 160

**marcusBMG** · 02-23-2021, 11:41 AM - **6 Likes**

I went over to the castle after shopping to take some pics with a vivitar 250mm and then wished for a wide angle when I realised the rainbows were framing the castle. So I scurried home to get one, then ran around Benarth Hill in the mud and rain... worth it.
Sigma Miniwide II, f8. Just a quick jpg out of faststone.

Update I like this one a little better.

**dadipentak** · 02-23-2021, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by marcusBMG

I went over to the castle after shopping to take some pics with a vivitar 250mm and then wished for a wide angle when I realised the rainbows were framing the castle. So I scurried home to get one, then ran around Benarth Hill in the mud and rain... worth it.
Sigma Miniwide II, f8. Just a quick jpg out of faststone.

Update I like this one a little better.

Defiinitely worth it.

**Weevil** · 02-23-2021, 11:23 PM - **6 Likes**

I am watching you!

Nyctale de Tengmalm / Boreal Owl [Aegolius funereus]
2020.02.19 - Boucherville, Québec, CANADA

Nyctale de Tengmalm / Boreal Owl [Aegolius funereus]

Pentax K-3ii + Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG APO
1/200, ƒ/8, ISO 320

**onlineflyer** · 02-24-2021, 09:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by moggi1964

Neat!

What are your thoughts of it? It'll be my second budget 135mm and I'll compare the two but I would certainly like to hear your thoughts.

Have you tried the F/64 yet?

I find it to be an underrated lens, nice sharpness and color. Read my review in the lens review section. I have shot a few pics at f/64, it's mainly advertising than practical photography. For the going price of the lens, it's a bargain.

moggi1964 · 02-24-2021, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by onlineflyer

I find it to be an underrated lens, nice sharpness and color. Read my review in the lens review section. I have shot a few pics at f/64, it's mainly advertising than practical photography. For the going price of the lens, it's a bargain.

Thank you.

Jonathan Mac · 03-04-2021, 07:42 AM - **4 Likes**

Sigma EX 105mm f/2.8 macro

Blossom by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Blossom II by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

edom31 · 03-04-2021, 08:36 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Sigma EX 105mm f/2.8 macro

Beautiful = love this lens!!! Mine is for EOS, I can only use it on an old 6.3MP body, but it still shines!

02-22-2021, 08:45 AM	#2672
moggi1964 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Manchester Posts: 178	Thank you Jonathan Mac. I think you may be correct that it is the Sigma XQ 39-80 F/3.5. I mistook F/3.5 for F/2.8 in the image but I can maybe make out mini zoom in green letters. As you say, it seems to have a bad rap but I'll give it a go of course. The 'only lens you'll ever need' eh Last edited by moggi1964; 02-22-2021 at 09:39 AM.

02-22-2021, 04:16 PM - 4 Likes	#2675
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,091	Originally posted by moggi1964 With help from the Adapted Lens contributors on DP Review I now know the lens is: Sigma PANTEL 135mm F2.8 Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database So I was right it is an F/2.8 and wrong it was a zoom. Seems like it reviews well. Here's a shot from this lens taken yesterday. Attached Images

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02-22-2021, 07:25 AM - 1 Like	#2671
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	Originally posted by moggi1964 I am hoping the Sigma Specialists can tell me what lens I just bought as part of an auction lot. Whilst I know the lens cap may be misleading I do believe it to be accurate and this is a Sigma lens; but which one? Looks like it is F/2.8. (If you can figure out the focal length of what I believe is a Fujica F/3.5 lens on the right that would be helpful. I'm too impatient to wait for it all to arrive). Thanks. (Image from thesaleroom.com) My guess would be the Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8, which can be seen here: The Vivitar Series 1 35-85 mm f/ 2.8 Lens. Specs. MTF Charts. User Reviews. I've seen some nice images from it and it looks like a bit of a beast, but it gets quite poor reviews here: Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm F2.8 Lens Reviews - Vivitar Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database If it really is a Sigma then I think it's this one, which gets very poor reviews: https://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/sigma-xq-39-80mm-f35.html I recently saw an old magazine ad for it, they marketed it basically as the only lens you'll ever need, a bit of a stretch for a 39-80mm f/3.5. A very early example of the constant max aperture standard zoom.

02-22-2021, 09:59 AM	#2673
moggi1964 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Manchester Posts: 178	Okay, I was wrong. The green letters do not say mini zoom. The second word is definitely Focus and the first looks like it says Pro. Also, I noted that there are five small bands on the focus ring and the Sigma XQ only has four. I know I should just wait but I think it would be fun if someone nails it in advance.

02-22-2021, 04:03 PM	#2674
moggi1964 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Manchester Posts: 178	With help from the Adapted Lens contributors on DP Review I now know the lens is: Sigma PANTEL 135mm F2.8 Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database So I was right it is an F/2.8 and wrong it was a zoom. Seems like it reviews well.

02-22-2021, 04:34 PM	#2676
moggi1964 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Manchester Posts: 178	Neat! What are your thoughts of it? It'll be my second budget 135mm and I'll compare the two but I would certainly like to hear your thoughts. Have you tried the F/64 yet?

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02-23-2021, 03:21 PM	#2680
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by marcusBMG I went over to the castle after shopping to take some pics with a vivitar 250mm and then wished for a wide angle when I realised the rainbows were framing the castle. So I scurried home to get one, then ran around Benarth Hill in the mud and rain... worth it. Sigma Miniwide II, f8. Just a quick jpg out of faststone. Update I like this one a little better. Defiinitely worth it.

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02-24-2021, 09:57 AM - 1 Like	#2682
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,091	Originally posted by moggi1964 Neat! What are your thoughts of it? It'll be my second budget 135mm and I'll compare the two but I would certainly like to hear your thoughts. Have you tried the F/64 yet? I find it to be an underrated lens, nice sharpness and color. Read my review in the lens review section. I have shot a few pics at f/64, it's mainly advertising than practical photography. For the going price of the lens, it's a bargain.

02-24-2021, 11:43 AM	#2683
moggi1964 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Manchester Posts: 178	Originally posted by onlineflyer I find it to be an underrated lens, nice sharpness and color. Read my review in the lens review section. I have shot a few pics at f/64, it's mainly advertising than practical photography. For the going price of the lens, it's a bargain. Thank you.

03-04-2021, 07:42 AM - 4 Likes	#2684
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	Sigma EX 105mm f/2.8 macro Blossom by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Blossom II by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

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