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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-03-2011, 01:03 AM
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Thanks Frogfish! Just checked out the 10-20 on photozone and it looks really good for the money! How do you find using the 17-50 vs 28-75 Tammys?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-02-2011, 01:36 AM
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Yes, I'm seriously considering this one - have seen some wonderful photos taken with this lens, and it seems like a bargain to me. Have also just stumbled across the discontinued Tammy 24-135 SP which is also appealing as a kit replacement lens
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-01-2011, 06:26 PM
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Another combination I've been thinking of is:
- 17-50mm f/2.8 Tamron as general walk-around lens (~$350-400)
- 50mm f/1.4 Super Takumar for low light (~$50-100 secondhand)
- Either the Pentax DA 70mm Limited ($600) or the Tamron SP 90mm Macro f/2.8 ($400) to cover short tele range for portraits etc.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-01-2011, 04:34 PM
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Yeah, I was originally looking at the 18-135 kit lens because of the focal length and WR, but I read so many bad reviews about its perfromance (although it seems to be better than the average kit lens). Definitely WR is a plus, but most of the great lenses don't seem to have this type of protection so it's something I'll have to deal with a bit as I get new lenses, unless I spend the $$ to get some DA* glass.
RioRico - thanks for the advice! Yes, definitely looking to cover the wide end and the 10-24 Tammy looks like good value.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-01-2011, 05:07 AM
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Hi Tomm,
I've also been going through the same spin cycle trying to decide on a zoom lens for my K-5 body that I'm hoping to get soon. After tonnes of web searching (particularly on this forum) I've narrowed it down to either the Tamron 17-50 (non-VC version) or the 28-75 Macro. I've been toying with the idea of getting both, as they're pretty good value, but there's lots of overlap! I have read a lot about QC issues with the Sigma, and I'm not too keen on the weight and large filter thread size (82mm I think) as one of the things that attracted me to the K-5 was its small size and portability.
I'm also considering the Sigma 8-16 or Pentax 12-24 (but these are $700-800) to cover the wide angles, and have been trawling ebay etc. for old primes (especially since the K5 has in-camera stablization). I've currently got my eye on the Super Takumar 50mm 1.4 as I've heard great things about the bokeh it produces. Also in the back of my mind are the fantastic Pentax Limited prime lenses - especially the DA 21, 40 and 70mm (pancake!). The only problem is that these fit exactly into the range of the zooms I'm considering!
So...I'm thinking getting both Tamron zooms and just play around until I work out what range I like, and then sell one OR just get the Pentax 12-24 and the 28-75. I haven't really considered a big tele at the moment, as I'm generally into street photography, portraits, landscapes etc. Interested to hear what you decide upon!
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