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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 06-02-2015, 07:01 AM  
Retry a zoom lens?
Posted By Flugelbinder
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To the OP:
If you're used to images from primes, DO NOT go for lesser glass like the 55-300; you will be very disappointed. To invest in a zoom, go to the *, or even third party...
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 06-01-2015, 05:50 PM  
Retry a zoom lens?
Posted By Flugelbinder
Replies: 60
Views: 5,766
I don't believe it's a fair comparison, the 55-300 with the 77 or the 100. I've just traded a 55-300 for a Takumar 70-210 and the later trumps the former in every way.
A better comparison would be the Tamron 70-200 (or maybe the 50-135)...
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 06-01-2015, 05:32 AM  
Retry a zoom lens?
Posted By Flugelbinder
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Views: 5,766
I would agree your statement about the wide(r) angles, but it's not so linear in regards to the longer focal lengths; as you surely know, compression comes in play, and with it a more controlled/thinner DOF...
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 05-29-2015, 11:08 AM  
Retry a zoom lens?
Posted By Flugelbinder
Replies: 60
Views: 5,766
Maybe a 24-70/2.8, or 28-75/2.8 (Tamron).
I just got myself a 35-70, and although not very fast (and not very wide) it's very sharp and already the one that comes out of the bag first (ok, my other lens is a 70-210), but still...
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