70-300mm Lens choices
Posted 28/12/2013 - 19:27
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I have a copy of the Tamron and the Pentax 55-300. The Pentax is superior in all respects. Can't comment on the Sigma
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Posted 28/12/2013 - 19:40
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I have a Pentax SMC FA 80-320mm and have been very impressed with it. It won't break the bank either (about £80 0n ebay).
I also find this site very useful when deciding on lenses:
http://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/
I also find this site very useful when deciding on lenses:
http://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/
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Sigma150-500mm F5-6.3 APO DG HSM.
(Janis Joplin)
KIT: K5iis, DAWR18-55mm,FA4.5 80-320mm, Mitsuki 5.6 400mm, M1.7 50mm, M1.4 50mm, M2.8 28mm, Miranda M2.8 28mm, M3.5 135mm, M1.4 200mm, Vivitar S13.5 70-210mm, Vivitar A 2.8 90mm macro,
Sigma150-500mm F5-6.3 APO DG HSM.
Posted 28/12/2013 - 20:21
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Just to confuse matters, I have the Tamron 70-300. I liked it so much the one I have now was purchased to replace a slightly older model which broke. I particularly like the way it focuses down to 1ft or so. I'm sure other models are superior optically, but most are much more expensive.
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Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05
Posted 28/12/2013 - 20:33
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SteveEveritt wrote:
I had a Sigma 70-300 and upgraded to the 55-300, vastly superior IQ. It is a great lens for the price point and to get better IQ at 300mm you need to spend 100's more.
Fully agree and it's smaller & lighter.
I had a Sigma 70-300 and upgraded to the 55-300, vastly superior IQ. It is a great lens for the price point and to get better IQ at 300mm you need to spend 100's more.
K-3 II, K-3 and a K-70 from SRS (having now relegated the K-30 /"K-50" to a backup body), & some Sigma and Pentax lenses (and a lot of old 35mm gear!)
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12 years
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I have a question to put to people.
Im looking to by a 70-300mm lens, seems I have a few to choose from and wanted people's advice.
Sigma AF 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG APO
Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro
Pentax smc DA L 55-300 mm f/4-5.8 ED
Many thanks in advance
Steve