| Latest Review Posted | Sigma EX DC HSM 17-50mm F2.8
This is basically the best standard zoom lens for Pentax APS-C cameras.
Compared to the other two f2.8 zooms, the Tamron doesn't have silent AF and the build quality is not as good, the Pentax is the not as sharp, has the SDM AF and suffers from CA.
This lens is sharp wide open from 17-50mm, getting tack sharp at f4, has beautiful bokeh, and very fast and silent AF. If it was WR it would be perfect. The only issue I can think of is slight flaring when shooting into the sun.
Great workhorse lens,perfect for everything from portrait (creamy bokeh at 50mm f2.8), to landscape photography (tack sharp corners at 17mm f4 and above).
Here's a few shots I've taken with the lens:
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8645/16097206003_30db67f917_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8658/16715477532_9627705919_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8572/16715708391_bf96601823_c.jpg
For more examples, go to my Flickr page
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