Best sub 200$ kit lens ??

photoshoper · 12-06-2012, 04:22 AM

I'm searching for best image quality from a sub 200$ lens for the pentax k-30 ,,

Pentax 18-55mm
sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5
sigma 18-125mm non HSM version

????

Pablom · 12-06-2012, 04:27 AM

Pentax 35mm f/2.4

VictorDA · 12-06-2012, 04:48 AM

Are you looking for a zoom ?
If you're ready to consider buying used, you may be able to find a Tamron 17-50mm 1:2.8 around $200-250. This would really be a step up from the 3 lenses you mention. Otherwise, there's the Pentax DA 16-45mm 1:4 that can also be found (used) around $150-200.

Originally posted by photoshoper

Pentax 18-55mm sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 sigma 18-125mm non HSM version

The Pentax is honorable without anything brilliant about it, the Sigma 18-50 is probably a bit better but not by much, the Sigma 18-125 will be useful thanks to its range but is not a fast or high-quality lens.
If you are using a "WR" DSLR, the only WR lens in your price range (that I know of) is the Pentax 18-55mm.

photoshoper · 12-06-2012, 04:53 AM

Originally posted by Pablom

Pentax 35mm f/2.4

I have 31mm 1.8 :-)

photoshoper · 12-06-2012, 05:01 AM

Originally posted by victordeamorin

Are you looking for a zoom ?
If you're ready to consider buying used, you may be able to find a Tamron 17-50mm 1:2.8 around $200-250. This would really be a step up from the 3 lenses you mention. Otherwise, there's the Pentax DA 16-45mm 1:4 that can also be found (used) around $150-200.

The Pentax is honorable without anything brilliant about it, the Sigma 18-50 is probably a bit better but not by much, the Sigma 18-125 will be useful thanks to its range but is not a fast or high-quality lens.
If you are using a "WR" DSLR, the only WR lens in your price range (that I know of) is the Pentax 18-55mm.

Give me tamron 17-50 for 250$ ,,, i will buy it right now :-)

jgmankos · 12-06-2012, 05:11 AM

Originally posted by photoshoper

I'm searching for best image quality from a sub 200$ lens for the pentax k-30 ,,

Pentax 18-55mm
sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5
sigma 18-125mm non HSM version

????

Look for a Tamron 28-105, or it's twin sister branded under Promaster. You can usually find them around 50 bucks...it's very compact and it's a very sharp, contrasty lens. You can also find them on eBay looking for Pentax AF film cameras. The Tamron I have now I got as part of a kit with a zx-7 and a Tamron 70-300 (another good, cheap lens) for $75.

Promaster 28-105mm f/4.0-5.6 Lens Reviews - Miscellaneous Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

jgmankos · 12-06-2012, 05:16 AM

Originally posted by jgmankos

Look for a Tamron 28-105, or it's twin sister branded under Promaster. You can usually find them around 50 bucks...it's very compact and it's a very sharp, contrasty lens. You can also find them on eBay looking for Pentax AF film cameras. The Tamron I have now I got as part of a kit with a zx-7 and a Tamron 70-300 (another good, cheap lens) for $75.

Promaster 28-105mm f/4.0-5.6 Lens Reviews - Miscellaneous Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

In fact here's one for $59...
Pentax Autofocus 28-105 F4-5.6 TAMRON INTERNAL FOCUS (62) WITH HOOD, CAPS, 35MM SLR AUTO FOCUS ZOOM WIDE ANGLE LENS - KEH.com

VictorDA · 12-06-2012, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by photoshoper

Give me tamron 17-50 for 250$ ,,, i will buy it right now :-)

I sometimes see them going for under EUR 200 here in France, I assumed that would translate to (roughly) USD 250. The key is to be patient... Good luck!

Unsinkable II · 12-07-2012, 10:31 PM

Originally posted by photoshoper

Give me tamron 17-50 for 250$ ,,, i will buy it right now :-)

They are $295 new in HK:

Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] (A16) - Lens ?? - ???? - ?? - ????? Price.com.hk

**ramseybuckeye** · 12-07-2012, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by jgmankos

Look for a Tamron 28-105, or it's twin sister branded under Promaster. You can usually find them around 50 bucks...it's very compact and it's a very sharp, contrasty lens. You can also find them on eBay looking for Pentax AF film cameras. The Tamron I have now I got as part of a kit with a zx-7 and a Tamron 70-300 (another good, cheap lens) for $75.

Promaster 28-105mm f/4.0-5.6 Lens Reviews - Miscellaneous Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

I can agree with this. I actually got the Tamron and the Promaster in different auctions in the same week, both were outstanding, I gave the Promaster to my daughter. She has a K-x and only an 18-55 and an old Takumar 70-200 I gave her. I haven't seen the Promaster off of her camera. I sold the Tamron after I bought the K-30 & DA18-135 kit, the Tamron became redundant. Had I not got the 18-135 I would have never sold the Tamron, it was very sharp.

photoshoper · 12-08-2012, 01:36 AM

Originally posted by Unsinkable II

They are $295 new in HK:

Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] (A16) - Lens ?? - ???? - ?? - ????? Price.com.hk

Can i buy from this site and pay by credit card ? what about internation shipping ?

Unsinkable II · 12-08-2012, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by photoshoper

Can i buy from this site and pay by credit card ? what about internation shipping ?

That site is like a shop window for retailers to show their best pricing. You could contact any of those retailers and pay by credit card and have the lens sent to you via UPS or FedEx collect.

I bought mine from GrinApe and can vouch for them.

krmitchell1055 · 12-29-2012, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by Pablom

Pentax 35mm f/2.4

I'm with you PABLOM! I think the 35mmm 2.4 is great! It's really great for portraits. But I love the range of my DA 18-250 even more.

photoshoper · 12-30-2012, 01:49 AM

Originally posted by krmitchell1055

I'm with you PABLOM! I think the 35mmm 2.4 is great! It's really great for portraits. But I love the range of my DA 18-250 even more.

I have 31mm limited ..

curlednoodles · 01-02-2013, 11:25 PM

Get the 18-55mm WR lens, if only for the WR. Great optics, too!

12-06-2012, 04:22 AM	#1
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12-06-2012, 04:27 AM	#2
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Pentax 35mm f/2.4

12-06-2012, 04:48 AM	#3
VictorDA Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lyon area, France Posts: 718	Are you looking for a zoom ? If you're ready to consider buying used, you may be able to find a Tamron 17-50mm 1:2.8 around $200-250. This would really be a step up from the 3 lenses you mention. Otherwise, there's the Pentax DA 16-45mm 1:4 that can also be found (used) around $150-200. Originally posted by photoshoper Pentax 18-55mm sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 sigma 18-125mm non HSM version The Pentax is honorable without anything brilliant about it, the Sigma 18-50 is probably a bit better but not by much, the Sigma 18-125 will be useful thanks to its range but is not a fast or high-quality lens. If you are using a "WR" DSLR, the only WR lens in your price range (that I know of) is the Pentax 18-55mm.

12-06-2012, 04:53 AM	#4
photoshoper Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cairo Posts: 79 Original Poster	Originally posted by Pablom Pentax 35mm f/2.4 I have 31mm 1.8 :-)

12-06-2012, 05:01 AM	#5
photoshoper Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cairo Posts: 79 Original Poster	Originally posted by victordeamorin Are you looking for a zoom ? If you're ready to consider buying used, you may be able to find a Tamron 17-50mm 1:2.8 around $200-250. This would really be a step up from the 3 lenses you mention. Otherwise, there's the Pentax DA 16-45mm 1:4 that can also be found (used) around $150-200. The Pentax is honorable without anything brilliant about it, the Sigma 18-50 is probably a bit better but not by much, the Sigma 18-125 will be useful thanks to its range but is not a fast or high-quality lens. If you are using a "WR" DSLR, the only WR lens in your price range (that I know of) is the Pentax 18-55mm. Give me tamron 17-50 for 250$ ,,, i will buy it right now :-)

12-06-2012, 05:11 AM	#6
jgmankos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 518	Originally posted by photoshoper I'm searching for best image quality from a sub 200$ lens for the pentax k-30 ,, Pentax 18-55mm sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 sigma 18-125mm non HSM version ???? Look for a Tamron 28-105, or it's twin sister branded under Promaster. You can usually find them around 50 bucks...it's very compact and it's a very sharp, contrasty lens. You can also find them on eBay looking for Pentax AF film cameras. The Tamron I have now I got as part of a kit with a zx-7 and a Tamron 70-300 (another good, cheap lens) for $75. Promaster 28-105mm f/4.0-5.6 Lens Reviews - Miscellaneous Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

12-06-2012, 05:16 AM	#7
jgmankos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 518	Originally posted by jgmankos Look for a Tamron 28-105, or it's twin sister branded under Promaster. You can usually find them around 50 bucks...it's very compact and it's a very sharp, contrasty lens. You can also find them on eBay looking for Pentax AF film cameras. The Tamron I have now I got as part of a kit with a zx-7 and a Tamron 70-300 (another good, cheap lens) for $75. Promaster 28-105mm f/4.0-5.6 Lens Reviews - Miscellaneous Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database In fact here's one for $59... Pentax Autofocus 28-105 F4-5.6 TAMRON INTERNAL FOCUS (62) WITH HOOD, CAPS, 35MM SLR AUTO FOCUS ZOOM WIDE ANGLE LENS - KEH.com

12-06-2012, 05:52 AM	#8
VictorDA Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lyon area, France Posts: 718	Originally posted by photoshoper Give me tamron 17-50 for 250$ ,,, i will buy it right now :-) I sometimes see them going for under EUR 200 here in France, I assumed that would translate to (roughly) USD 250. The key is to be patient... Good luck!

12-07-2012, 10:31 PM	#9
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	Originally posted by photoshoper Give me tamron 17-50 for 250$ ,,, i will buy it right now :-) They are $295 new in HK: Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] (A16) - Lens ?? - ???? - ?? - ????? Price.com.hk

12-07-2012, 11:11 PM	#10
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,292	Originally posted by jgmankos Look for a Tamron 28-105, or it's twin sister branded under Promaster. You can usually find them around 50 bucks...it's very compact and it's a very sharp, contrasty lens. You can also find them on eBay looking for Pentax AF film cameras. The Tamron I have now I got as part of a kit with a zx-7 and a Tamron 70-300 (another good, cheap lens) for $75. Promaster 28-105mm f/4.0-5.6 Lens Reviews - Miscellaneous Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database I can agree with this. I actually got the Tamron and the Promaster in different auctions in the same week, both were outstanding, I gave the Promaster to my daughter. She has a K-x and only an 18-55 and an old Takumar 70-200 I gave her. I haven't seen the Promaster off of her camera. I sold the Tamron after I bought the K-30 & DA18-135 kit, the Tamron became redundant. Had I not got the 18-135 I would have never sold the Tamron, it was very sharp.

12-08-2012, 01:36 AM	#11
photoshoper Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cairo Posts: 79 Original Poster	Originally posted by Unsinkable II They are $295 new in HK: Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] (A16) - Lens ?? - ???? - ?? - ????? Price.com.hk Can i buy from this site and pay by credit card ? what about internation shipping ?

12-08-2012, 07:29 PM	#12
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	Originally posted by photoshoper Can i buy from this site and pay by credit card ? what about internation shipping ? That site is like a shop window for retailers to show their best pricing. You could contact any of those retailers and pay by credit card and have the lens sent to you via UPS or FedEx collect. I bought mine from GrinApe and can vouch for them.

12-29-2012, 08:13 PM	#13
krmitchell1055 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Photos: Gallery Posts: 168	Originally posted by Pablom Pentax 35mm f/2.4 I'm with you PABLOM! I think the 35mmm 2.4 is great! It's really great for portraits. But I love the range of my DA 18-250 even more.

12-30-2012, 01:49 AM	#14
photoshoper Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cairo Posts: 79 Original Poster	Originally posted by krmitchell1055 I'm with you PABLOM! I think the 35mmm 2.4 is great! It's really great for portraits. But I love the range of my DA 18-250 even more. I have 31mm limited ..

01-02-2013, 11:25 PM	#15
curlednoodles Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Far North Qld, Australia Posts: 184	Get the 18-55mm WR lens, if only for the WR. Great optics, too!