| Latest Review Posted | Sigma DC EX 18-50mm F2.8
I wanted a faster, wider lens for walk around shooting in lower light. Seems fast, wide APS-C primes are not a Pentax priority and at roughly 95% cheaper than the new Pentax DA* 16-50 PLM, it was a bit of a no brainer. Interestingly, the redundant seeming lens lock was actually a nice feature to have for one-handed operation at 18mm. This lens seems on par with say the Pentax DA 18-135 in terms of image quality and build quality, save the absence of weather seals. Not super sharp at 2.8, but close enough that modern sharpening software like Topaz will make quick work of its shortcomings. I've never tried a Tamron or older Pentax DA* equivalent to compare IQ, but in comparing the price of those two used, I think I got a good deal. One odd discovery in Affinity Photo 2 -- the software only recognizes this lens with images shot at 18 mm. Anything longer and the lens is unrecognized by the software. |
