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Malfis · 01-02-2012, 04:51 AM

Hello everyone, and a happy new year!
Just joined the Pentax club on December 30th..
After exhaustive research I bought a K5 (great deals on them at the moment), but it seems unfortunate that I also went for the 18-55mm WR kit lens.
The first results are very disappointing (CA), so I am busy looking for alternatives.
There are some really attractively priced SMC DA 16-45mm f/4 zooms on eBay (it appears to be a well reviewed lens), and I think the Sigma 17-70mm looks as if it is interesting (however, very mixed reviews).
Would welcome some comments.

Adam · 01-02-2012, 04:58 AM

I'd recommend the Tamron 17-50mm: DA* 16-50mm vs. Sigma and Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 Comparison - Introduction - PentaxForums.com

And hang on to the kit lens because of its weather sealing, in case it's ever a rainy day

01-02-2012, 04:51 AM	#1
Malfis New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kineton, Warwickshire, England Photos: Gallery Posts: 16	Onboard from Kineton, United Kingdom Hello everyone, and a happy new year! Just joined the Pentax club on December 30th.. After exhaustive research I bought a K5 (great deals on them at the moment), but it seems unfortunate that I also went for the 18-55mm WR kit lens. The first results are very disappointing (CA), so I am busy looking for alternatives. There are some really attractively priced SMC DA 16-45mm f/4 zooms on eBay (it appears to be a well reviewed lens), and I think the Sigma 17-70mm looks as if it is interesting (however, very mixed reviews). Would welcome some comments.

01-02-2012, 04:58 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	I'd recommend the Tamron 17-50mm: DA* 16-50mm vs. Sigma and Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 Comparison - Introduction - PentaxForums.com And hang on to the kit lens because of its weather sealing, in case it's ever a rainy day 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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