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ogl · 05-27-2010, 09:22 AM

Sigma for Pentax between all SIGMAS
MACRO 50mm F2.8 EX DG - 13 rd place
70-300mm F4-5.6 DG - 23 place
150-500mm F5-6.3 DG - 32 place
30mm F1.4 EX DC - 32 place
10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM - 40 place and below

50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
24mm F1.8 EX DG
17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO
18-200mm F3.5-6.3

55-200mm F4-5.6 DC ~ 60 place

Reportage · 05-27-2010, 10:00 AM

thanks...

Neither Sigma or Tamron 70-200 2.8 made the list? oh my.

MrCynical · 06-02-2010, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by ilya80

Its better than FA50 1.4 but thats the only good thing to write home about.

It's better than the FA50, but not £200 better than the Sigma 50mm f1.4

kevinfox203 · 06-04-2010, 06:33 PM

surprised to see 70mm f2.4 so low at #20

philbaum · 06-05-2010, 08:24 PM

DA*200 and DA*300 did not make the list. Seems like Pentax would not be very motivated to make longer primes if they can't sell these well. I don't know the competitors prices from Nikon and Canon, but i don't think the Pentax price is out of whack for this quality. Perhaps with the lack of Pentax TCs and other factors, it doesn't have a reputation with the consumers for long glass any more. I have the DA300 and every once in a while, i'll get a good landscape image out of it. great bokeh too. Perhaps the canikon models don't fare any better in the purchase frequency.

On the other hand, the 60-250 made the list and its not cheap.

ogl · 06-05-2010, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by philbaum

DA*200 and DA*300 did not make the list.

On the other hand, the 60-250 made the list and its not cheap.

It means that DA*200 and DA*300 weren't popular in April.

On other hand, very few people really need DA*300 - it's 450 mm at APS-C.
This lens is not for everyday use. DA*200 is 300 mm at APS-C.
It's rather specific for 99% of users - to use tele prime lenses.

DA55-300 is number 1.

My longest lens for film was 135 mm.

For example.

philbaum · 06-06-2010, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by ogl

It means that DA*200 and DA*300 weren't popular in April.

On other hand, very few people really need DA*300 - it's 450 mm at APS-C.
This lens is not for everyday use. DA*200 is 300 mm at APS-C.
It's rather specific for 99% of users - to use tele prime lenses.

DA55-300 is number 1.

My longest lens for film was 135 mm.

For example.

ogl,
I agree with you, I have a Pentax 135 and often have to push myself to use it. 300 is even more of push.

However, i recall a photo magazine writer who was responding to questions:

Question: which is your favorite FL for landscapes

Answer: Something that is longer or wider than what everyone else is using.

Why: I want my images to be different.

Ahhh, the naked truth.

**Glen** · 06-07-2010, 05:28 PM

I had to look down to number 17 before finding one of my lenses on that list. I must be out of sync with the mainstream.

06-05-2010, 08:24 PM	#35
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	For those that want a longer telescopic lens... DA200 and DA300 did not make the list. Seems like Pentax would not be very motivated to make longer primes if they can't sell these well. I don't know the competitors prices from Nikon and Canon, but i don't think the Pentax price is out of whack for this quality. Perhaps with the lack of Pentax TCs and other factors, it doesn't have a reputation with the consumers for long glass any more. I have the DA300 and every once in a while, i'll get a good landscape image out of it. great bokeh too. Perhaps the canikon models don't fare any better in the purchase frequency. On the other hand, the 60-250 made the list and its not cheap.

06-07-2010, 05:28 PM	#38
Glen Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 300	Few of my lenses I had to look down to number 17 before finding one of my lenses on that list. I must be out of sync with the mainstream.

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05-27-2010, 09:22 AM	#31
ogl Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Siberia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,913 Original Poster	Sigma for Pentax between all SIGMAS MACRO 50mm F2.8 EX DG - 13 rd place 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG - 23 place 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG - 32 place 30mm F1.4 EX DC - 32 place 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM - 40 place and below 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM 24mm F1.8 EX DG 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC ~ 60 place

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Reportage Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 739	thanks... Neither Sigma or Tamron 70-200 2.8 made the list? oh my.

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MrCynical Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 132	Originally posted by ilya80 Its better than FA50 1.4 but thats the only good thing to write home about. It's better than the FA50, but not £200 better than the Sigma 50mm f1.4

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kevinfox203 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central Canada Posts: 156	surprised to see 70mm f2.4 so low at #20

06-05-2010, 08:36 PM	#36
ogl Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Siberia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,913 Original Poster	Originally posted by philbaum DA200 and DA300 did not make the list. On the other hand, the 60-250 made the list and its not cheap. It means that DA200 and DA300 weren't popular in April. On other hand, very few people really need DA300 - it's 450 mm at APS-C. This lens is not for everyday use. DA200 is 300 mm at APS-C. It's rather specific for 99% of users - to use tele prime lenses. DA55-300 is number 1. My longest lens for film was 135 mm. For example.

06-06-2010, 02:09 PM	#37
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	Originally posted by ogl It means that DA200 and DA300 weren't popular in April. On other hand, very few people really need DA300 - it's 450 mm at APS-C. This lens is not for everyday use. DA200 is 300 mm at APS-C. It's rather specific for 99% of users - to use tele prime lenses. DA55-300 is number 1. My longest lens for film was 135 mm. For example. ogl, I agree with you, I have a Pentax 135 and often have to push myself to use it. 300 is even more of push. However, i recall a photo magazine writer who was responding to questions: Question: which is your favorite FL for landscapes Answer: Something that is longer or wider than what everyone else is using. Why: I want my images to be different. Ahhh, the naked truth.

Japan best-selling Pentax lenses in April

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