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Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways 12-13-2014, 03:11 PM  
3 Million Post Giveaway: Confirm your entry!
Posted By AndrewJ
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Happy Holidays!!
Forum: Lens Clubs 12-10-2014, 04:48 PM  
The Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 Art club
Posted By AndrewJ
Replies: 112
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Mine just arrived yesterday. :)

I'm a bit surprised at the lack of activity here on this lens. I'm barely an amateur but I have put up with my 28-75 long enough and needed a wider lens. This fit the bill and then some.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 07-07-2010, 02:33 PM  
I have searched and not yet found, zoom that is sharp at f2.8?
Posted By AndrewJ
Replies: 36
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Sorry, I haven't just yet, but the 17-50 is at the top of my list.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 06-11-2010, 09:06 AM  
I have searched and not yet found, zoom that is sharp at f2.8?
Posted By AndrewJ
Replies: 36
Views: 6,199
Thank you all very much for the useful replies! It has confirmed my research so far that the Tamron 17-70 is what I may try first. I also see primes in my future but I better learn to use this thing first.

I did say that I'd post up a pic and I will this weekend. I was too tired after work yesterday. This will give me a chance to see if I can get better pics from the kit lens before $ is spent. Looking forward to it.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 06-10-2010, 04:39 PM  
I have searched and not yet found, zoom that is sharp at f2.8?
Posted By AndrewJ
Replies: 36
Views: 6,199
Thanks Marc!

I see you are very active over here as well.

Ok, I vowed to get off my @$$ and start using my camera more. To the casual shooter that has just now gone from a point and shoot to a DSLR it's very common to shoot only when a situation calls for it and that typically means we are never quite ready.

I, knowing absolutely nothing, will take 5 or so min to take test shots until I get it right. When I have this kind of time my pics usually come out very nice (although, I also don't know a thing about proper or pleasing composure-that's for another thread).

Being ignorant, my quick shots are always worse than my wifes using her Canon D620.... Ouch.

What I'm getting at, eventually, is that I'm somewhat of an introvert and typically lurk. I don't mind posting up a shot if my extreme ignorance doesn't eventually get to you. :D

Possibly, over the course of a year I'd hope to be able to share a pic showing a dramatic difference for the better...you'll have to bear with me though.

I'll find a pic to embarrass myself with later tonight.

-Drew
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 06-10-2010, 04:28 PM  
I have searched and not yet found, zoom that is sharp at f2.8?
Posted By AndrewJ
Replies: 36
Views: 6,199
Along the lines of me looking for a zoom that's sharp at f2.8 am I far off in thinking that if sharp there it should be similarly as sharp throughout?

I realize what I really need is a prime for around the house but I cannot afford both and I'll first need to fix what's bugging me most... the oem 18-55.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 06-10-2010, 02:20 PM  
I have searched and not yet found, zoom that is sharp at f2.8?
Posted By AndrewJ
Replies: 36
Views: 6,199
Hi all,

I have looked through all these links and also on DPReview and not found what i'm looking for. Or more accurately, I may have but... I just don't know it yet as I'm still very much a newb when it comes to DSLRs and my relatively new K-X.

My interest is to replace the 18-55 kit lens with one that is much more capable in low light, specifically around the house at all hours, kids plays in the auditorium (it's a fairly small auditorium and I'm usually within 30-40ft but the kit lens seriously struggles), etc.

Many hours of searching and have just about nailed it down to the Tamron 17-50 but is it sharp at 2.8? I read that others may be sharpest at something like 5.6 or so.

I dislike using a flash when I can afford not to and I'm not able to get sharp pics using the kit lens. Over say 35mm it does get better but not good enough.

Thanks!!

Drew

upgrade dilemma!
Pentax 17-70mm f/4 or Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 or sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4?
Upgrade from kit to 16-45mm?
Kit lens or DA 16-45mm F4.0 ED AL for my first Dslr K7?
Looking to replace my K-x kit lenses - recommendations please
Replacement for 18-55mm II kit lens
DA 16-45mm much better than 18-5mm5 DAL k-x lens ?
Tamron 18-200mm vs DAL 18-55mm
Kit lens replacement, going nuts
Sigma 18-50 or 17-70?
kx kit lens upgrade
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