Wanted - Acquired: Fast f2.8 zoom in 17-50/70mm range

nms_photog · 04-26-2017, 07:25 PM

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Looking at a fast f2.8 zoom. Either a 17-50, 18-50, or 17-70mm. I know the 17-70's are 2.8-4 but they'll work for what i need them for.

**BigDave** · 04-26-2017, 08:26 PM

Both the Tamron and Sigma in these ranges are good. They each have f 2.8 max aperture lenses (not floating max aperture, e.g. 2.8 to 4).

Here is an EBay link to a Tamron: tamron 17-50 f2.8 pentax | eBay

Here is a EBay link to a Sigma: Sigma 17-50 f2.8 pentax | eBay

Both are quite reasonable!

nms_photog · 04-26-2017, 08:39 PM

Yeah........I currently have several under my watch list in eBay. But wanted to see what the community had to offer 1st. Trying to stay well under $200 shipped.

nms_photog · 04-29-2017, 10:28 AM

Got one good lead. Anyone else before I commit?

nms_photog · 04-30-2017, 08:29 PM

Found!

**BigDave** · 05-01-2017, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by nms_photog

Found!

OK, we'll bite. What did you find???

Regards,

nms_photog · 05-01-2017, 02:11 PM

Sigma 18-50 EX DC 1st version

Uncle Pete · 05-04-2017, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by nms_photog

Looking at a fast f2.8 zoom. Either a 17-50, 18-50, or 17-70mm. I know the 17-70's are 2.8-4 but they'll work for what i need them for.

I am currently selling the SMC DA* 16-50mm f2.8 as well as the SMC DA 17-70 f4. The conditions of both lenses are excellent. I sell them due to Switch to Fuji mirrorless.

Please do not hesitate to contact me anytime. Would be great!

**manishved** · 05-04-2017, 12:03 PM - **1 Like**

He already got something - this thread should be closed so as not to waste everyones time.

04-26-2017, 07:25 PM	#1
nms_photog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 282 Feedback Score: 4 (83%)	Fast f2.8 zoom in 17-50/70mm range Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Looking at a fast f2.8 zoom. Either a 17-50, 18-50, or 17-70mm. I know the 17-70's are 2.8-4 but they'll work for what i need them for.

05-04-2017, 08:38 AM	#8
Uncle Pete Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: 70 km South-East of Munich (DE) Posts: 45 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	*SMC DA 16-50 f2.8** Originally posted by nms_photog Looking at a fast f2.8 zoom. Either a 17-50, 18-50, or 17-70mm. I know the 17-70's are 2.8-4 but they'll work for what i need them for. I am currently selling the SMC DA* 16-50mm f2.8 as well as the SMC DA 17-70 f4. The conditions of both lenses are excellent. I sell them due to Switch to Fuji mirrorless. Please do not hesitate to contact me anytime. Would be great!

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04-26-2017, 08:26 PM	#2
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Posts: 2,626 Feedback Score: 1 (100%)	Both the Tamron and Sigma in these ranges are good. They each have f 2.8 max aperture lenses (not floating max aperture, e.g. 2.8 to 4). Here is an EBay link to a Tamron: tamron 17-50 f2.8 pentax \| eBay Here is a EBay link to a Sigma: Sigma 17-50 f2.8 pentax \| eBay Both are quite reasonable!

04-26-2017, 08:39 PM	#3
nms_photog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 282 Feedback Score: 4 (83%) Original Poster	Yeah........I currently have several under my watch list in eBay. But wanted to see what the community had to offer 1st. Trying to stay well under $200 shipped.

04-29-2017, 10:28 AM	#4
nms_photog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 282 Feedback Score: 4 (83%) Original Poster	Got one good lead. Anyone else before I commit?

04-30-2017, 08:29 PM	#5
nms_photog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 282 Feedback Score: 4 (83%) Original Poster	Found!

05-01-2017, 06:14 AM	#6
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Posts: 2,626 Feedback Score: 1 (100%)	Originally posted by nms_photog Found! OK, we'll bite. What did you find??? Regards,

05-01-2017, 02:11 PM	#7
nms_photog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 282 Feedback Score: 4 (83%) Original Poster	Sigma 18-50 EX DC 1st version

05-04-2017, 12:03 PM - 1 Like	#9
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Posts: 3,651 Feedback Score: 140 (100%)	He already got something - this thread should be closed so as not to waste everyones time.

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