Review statistics for Nowhere Matt | | Lenses Added | 6 (View Lenses Added) | Reviews Posted | 7 (View Reviews) | User's Lens View Count | 159,400 | Latest Lens Addition | Sun Zoom telephoto 85-210mm F4.8 | Latest Review Posted | Sigma DG Macro 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Very nice work horse lens. Now, granted on our smaller sensors the 28mm end should not be considered wide but it certainly allows you a more expanded view than many other zooms. And on the 300mm end... Yes I like the broad range of this lens.
I have not noticed any lens creep in my copy. I can move around a great deal without the weight of the lens causing it to change it's zoom position.
The focus ring moves a short distance in large increments. That is, The difference between sharp and unsharp focus seems to be easily made with a very slight turn, especially when focusing manually.
The compactness of it's size, focus range and along with build and image quality make this a very good lens that serves many situations. The 1:3 magnification ratio at something like 20 inches is also useful from a "super zoom" lens.
There is not much room between the zoom ring and the camera body to access the switch on the aperture ring. So if you are one who likes to use an "A" setting aperture ring manually, beware. There is a bit more room to get your finger on the "A" button of the aperture when the lens is connected to a K-7 but less on the K10. If you have banana size fingers, you quite possible could not even touch the button.
Many who are on a budget should consider this lens before buying the Tamron 70-300 and perhaps even the DA 50-200. | |