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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-27-2009, 07:03 AM
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Again, very nice pictures, indeed. I haven't made a final decision yet, but the Pentax 55-300mm is closest. Thank you all for your replies.
@Jari: I will probably order from cyberphoto.fi they have plenty to choose from and low prices.
Regards,
Mattias
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-27-2009, 03:04 AM
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Thanks for the pictures! I think they look great, it looks like it's going to be the Pentax 55-300 after all.
/Mattias
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-27-2009, 02:44 AM
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Hi Jari!
I would really love to have the reach to capture birds, but I suppose you're right, the budget zooms are too slow. But do you think the Pentax 55-300mm would be a viable choice for birds in water or on ground? I have really thought of the Sigma 17-70, it seems to be a nice lens with good reviews but it feels like it wouldn't add much to my current zoom, correct me if I'm wrong.
Kind regards,
Mattias
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-27-2009, 01:16 AM
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Now I have been wondering if I should complement my kit zoom with a Pentax 55-300, the kit zoom takes good photos. How do the Pentax 55-300 compare to the Tamron 18-250mm in terms of IQ and all-round quality?
/Mattias
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-26-2009, 01:33 PM
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Yes, I agree two lenses to cover the range would be preferrable. But I have setup a budget for a tripod, an external flash and one lens for now. Since I'm new to photography I don't want to blow too much money on this in case my interest for photography declines. That's why I would like a superzoom so I can experience both wide field and tele photo with one lens. Is it a bad investment, should I go for a quality normal zoom e.g. a 17-70mm? Or perhaps drop the flash for a second lens?
Thanks,
Mattias
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-26-2009, 01:06 PM
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This perhaps belongs in another section, but generally, if two lenses has the same f-number(s) and same focal length(s) but differ in lens diameter. How will you notice the larger diameter when shooting? Or is it just a design issue, that a larger diameter is required to keep f-number(s) down?
/Mattias
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-26-2009, 12:50 PM
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So what are you guys think of the new Sigma 18-250? How do you think it will perform against the Tamron with larger lens diameter and HSM? In the future I would like to own a Sigma 17-70 and a high quality telezoom but for now I would like to hear your opinions about these two. Especially what the difference in lens diameter would do for IQ and low light shooting.
/Mattias
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-26-2009, 12:05 PM
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Hi everybody,
this is my first post. I own a Pentax K20D and have a standard zoom lens, 18-55mm. After have taken about two thousands pics I would like a zoom lens with greater range. I mostly walk around in nature and would like a zoom lens suitable for that. I'm thinking of either Tamron 18-250mm 62mm dia or the new Sigma 18-250mm 72mm dia. Which do you think would be a better choice, although there are no tests of the Sigma yet, would Tamron be a better choice anyway? The Tamron lens got good scores at photozone.de. What impact has the Sigmas greater lens diameter? As you can guess, versatility is more important than pro grade, however, I don't want a "bad" lens.
Thanks for any input!
/Mattias
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