Newbie advice on lense

shifter · 01-13-2008, 12:05 PM

Hi new to dslr got pentax k100d super with DA 18-55mm
Looking at Sigma AF 4-5.6/70-300 DG PPentax
would this be compatible with my camrera
cost of £118.90

Any advice much appreciated

with thanks

little laker · 01-13-2008, 12:11 PM

Welcome to Pentax Forums shifter,

Yes it should work fine with your camera.

If there's a little wheel on it close to the camera with several different numbers such as 4.5 and 5.6 and what not you'll want this to be on the A setting.
You'll have to press a button on that wheel somewhere to move it the final notch.

You have a nice little camera, and that's a decent lens for the price.
So you should have fun with it and get several good pictures.

shifter · 01-13-2008, 12:22 PM

Hi Stu thanks for that cant see a good 360 veiw but here is the link .
Really enjoying having fun with my k100d super and getting lots of exercise too cant be a bad thing .
Sigma AF 4-5.6/70-300 DG PPentax: FK-24780 ProFilmGear.com - Video & Photo Gear Online!

**SpecialK** · 01-13-2008, 04:13 PM

That does not appear to be the "APO" version, so it won't offer the best performance of that series of lens.

gtolentino2 · 01-13-2008, 05:09 PM

If you aren't picking up the "APO" version, Might I suggest the Tamron 70-300 Di LD?

AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD 1:2 Macro; Tamron USA, Inc.

This was the first lens I picked up about a year after buying my IST DL w/ the 18-55mm lens kit. I managed to snag it for $130.00 USD approx w/ shipping and though I do not have the lens anymore, I was very satisfied with the quality of images it had produced. It's also considered as a 1:2 Macro lens, so if you're looking to get some good macro shots check out the above noted lens as well.

Happy shooting!

PentaxPoke · 01-13-2008, 08:51 PM

Originally posted by shifter

Hi new to dslr got pentax k100d super with DA 18-55mm
Looking at Sigma AF 4-5.6/70-300 DG PPentax
would this be compatible with my camrera
cost of £118.90

Any advice much appreciated

with thanks

If you do any indoor shooting, you please do yourself the favor of considering the Pentax SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 lens. I bought a "general purpose" 18-250 DA lens with my k10D and it is great for a wide zoom range, but I recently bought the 1.4 lens to shoot indoors without flash. I like this lens so much, that it is the one that stays on my camera. It is so versatile. I am so enthusiastic about the results, I have been telling everyone who will listen.

susanc · 01-14-2008, 01:17 AM

The Tamron equivalent of this lens is currently selling for £69.99 in the sale at Warehouse Express - Specials - warehouseexpress.com. There are plenty threads about it here - just do a search. It's widely used and most people agree it's performance is good for the price (even at it's normal price of around £110).

shifter · 01-14-2008, 12:28 PM

Thank you very much for the reply
taken on board your comments
will not be buying this lense as im new to dslr all advice is much appreciated

shifter · 01-14-2008, 01:00 PM

Thanks for reply done some research on this lense
all seems to be good and on that note i have just ordered one should be with me soon
once again a very big thank you .

I just hope i get the same shots one day as other members has it's a long way off yet but will get lots of exercise in the proccess

01-13-2008, 12:05 PM	#1
shifter New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: manchester Photos: Gallery Posts: 9	Newbie advice on lense Hi new to dslr got pentax k100d super with DA 18-55mm Looking at Sigma AF 4-5.6/70-300 DG PPentax would this be compatible with my camrera cost of £118.90 Any advice much appreciated with thanks

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01-13-2008, 12:11 PM	#2
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,713	Welcome to Pentax Forums shifter, Yes it should work fine with your camera. If there's a little wheel on it close to the camera with several different numbers such as 4.5 and 5.6 and what not you'll want this to be on the A setting. You'll have to press a button on that wheel somewhere to move it the final notch. You have a nice little camera, and that's a decent lens for the price. So you should have fun with it and get several good pictures.

01-13-2008, 12:22 PM	#3
shifter New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: manchester Photos: Gallery Posts: 9 Original Poster	Hi Stu thanks for that cant see a good 360 veiw but here is the link . Really enjoying having fun with my k100d super and getting lots of exercise too cant be a bad thing . Sigma AF 4-5.6/70-300 DG PPentax: FK-24780 ProFilmGear.com - Video & Photo Gear Online!

01-13-2008, 04:13 PM	#4
SpecialK Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 14,685	That does not appear to be the "APO" version, so it won't offer the best performance of that series of lens.

01-13-2008, 05:09 PM	#5
gtolentino2 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 35	If you aren't picking up the "APO" version, Might I suggest the Tamron 70-300 Di LD? AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD 1:2 Macro; Tamron USA, Inc. This was the first lens I picked up about a year after buying my IST DL w/ the 18-55mm lens kit. I managed to snag it for $130.00 USD approx w/ shipping and though I do not have the lens anymore, I was very satisfied with the quality of images it had produced. It's also considered as a 1:2 Macro lens, so if you're looking to get some good macro shots check out the above noted lens as well. Happy shooting!

01-13-2008, 08:51 PM	#6
PentaxPoke Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,411	Originally posted by shifter Hi new to dslr got pentax k100d super with DA 18-55mm Looking at Sigma AF 4-5.6/70-300 DG PPentax would this be compatible with my camrera cost of £118.90 Any advice much appreciated with thanks If you do any indoor shooting, you please do yourself the favor of considering the Pentax SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 lens. I bought a "general purpose" 18-250 DA lens with my k10D and it is great for a wide zoom range, but I recently bought the 1.4 lens to shoot indoors without flash. I like this lens so much, that it is the one that stays on my camera. It is so versatile. I am so enthusiastic about the results, I have been telling everyone who will listen.

01-14-2008, 01:17 AM	#7
susanc Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Glasgow, UK Posts: 38	The Tamron equivalent of this lens is currently selling for £69.99 in the sale at Warehouse Express - Specials - warehouseexpress.com. There are plenty threads about it here - just do a search. It's widely used and most people agree it's performance is good for the price (even at it's normal price of around £110).

01-14-2008, 12:28 PM	#8
shifter New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: manchester Photos: Gallery Posts: 9 Original Poster	Thank you very much for the reply taken on board your comments will not be buying this lense as im new to dslr all advice is much appreciated

01-14-2008, 01:00 PM	#9
shifter New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: manchester Photos: Gallery Posts: 9 Original Poster	Thanks for reply done some research on this lense all seems to be good and on that note i have just ordered one should be with me soon once again a very big thank you . I just hope i get the same shots one day as other members has it's a long way off yet but will get lots of exercise in the proccess