First play with the Siggy 17-70
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Posted 29/08/2011 - 20:52
I upgraded from the kit Sigma 18-55 to the 17-70 & have been very happy with the lens - certainly it's a lot better than the 18-55.
Recently I've bought some primes which I'm loving but now I wonder what I will use for traveling next time; the 17-70 or the primes. The 17-70 makes more sense as it's so versatile & produces such good results. However I'll probably take a fast prime, probably the FA31 for low light & night shots - however the DA21 is excellent for street, it's compact & light too.
All good shots Bob but for Street I like images 2, 3 & 5 best although #1 is very appealing.
Recently I've bought some primes which I'm loving but now I wonder what I will use for traveling next time; the 17-70 or the primes. The 17-70 makes more sense as it's so versatile & produces such good results. However I'll probably take a fast prime, probably the FA31 for low light & night shots - however the DA21 is excellent for street, it's compact & light too.
All good shots Bob but for Street I like images 2, 3 & 5 best although #1 is very appealing.
Last Edited by wadna on 29/08/2011 - 21:04
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Posted 29/08/2011 - 21:06
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photography that I have'nt really done much so far: street candid.
photography that I have'nt really done much so far: street candid.
That will explain the heavy crops then Bob
I do like the last shot, while feeling ashamed that I`ve spent all day indoors, despite living 1 mile from where you took the image
Looks like a nice lens.
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Posted 29/08/2011 - 22:38
I owned the Sigma 17-70 before my current DA17-70 and it's a terrific lens which is definitely a good step up from the kit lens, nice shots - I should really get into Chester more with the camera!!
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Posted 29/08/2011 - 22:42
I have this lens also and liked it from day one although it does add more weight to the overall package compared to a camera fitted with the kit lens
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Posted 29/08/2011 - 23:20
philstaff wrote:
I have this lens also and liked it from day one although it does add more weight to the overall package compared to a camera fitted with the kit lens
I have this lens also and liked it from day one although it does add more weight to the overall package compared to a camera fitted with the kit lens
Bigger & heavier than the kit Sigma 18-55 I had but it is also a lot more capable.
Last Edited by wadna on 29/08/2011 - 23:20
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Posted 29/08/2011 - 23:42
If I need to travel light, I'll plonk the 35mm DAL on the K-x. It isn't really a concern.
I find that at 17mm it's a lot wider than I expected, plus the excellent resolution/sharpness it achieves means it goes far beyond 70mm in terms of cropping potential. Coupled with 1:2 macro - a very versatile lens this one.
In fact I took the macro capability out for a test earlier too:
I appreciate it's not a 'true' macro lens - but 1:2 isn't bad at all when compared to other lenses sporting the moniker 'macro'.
Bob
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I find that at 17mm it's a lot wider than I expected, plus the excellent resolution/sharpness it achieves means it goes far beyond 70mm in terms of cropping potential. Coupled with 1:2 macro - a very versatile lens this one.
In fact I took the macro capability out for a test earlier too:
I appreciate it's not a 'true' macro lens - but 1:2 isn't bad at all when compared to other lenses sporting the moniker 'macro'.
Bob
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Pentax Gallery Artist page:link
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Last Edited by Snootchies on 29/08/2011 - 23:47
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Posted 29/08/2011 - 23:47
Great images... 
With kind regards,
With kind regards,
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Posted 29/08/2011 - 23:47
Love shot 5 Bob. Looks a good lens... the range sounds pretty handy.
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Posted 30/08/2011 - 00:09
nice shots sir - loving the flower one. It's a lens that's on my watch out list
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Posted 30/08/2011 - 01:10
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Love shot 5 Bob. Looks a good lens... the range sounds pretty handy.
Love shot 5 Bob. Looks a good lens... the range sounds pretty handy.
I love #5, the girl behind the lamppost.
And yup, I have this lens and use it regularly. Highly recommended, great IQ, handy range and the extremely close focus ability is well handy for abstracts
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Last Edited by Smeggypants on 30/08/2011 - 01:10
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Posted 30/08/2011 - 10:34
Number 5 is a lovely picture with great composition, the macro capability is a winner by the look of it. You must be really pleased with this lens.
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Posted 30/08/2011 - 11:22
I like the stormy cloud look on the last one.
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So today I expected it to perform well as an all-purpose walkabout.
I wasn't disappointed. I've been able to crop heavily in some shots. This lens I think will happily fill the gap that my Tamron 18-250 left whilst as the same time giving me a better performing standard zoom for weddings etc.
Today I also made a decision to try a style of photography that I have'nt really done much so far: street candid.
All taken with the K20D (ungripped) and the Sigma 17-70:
Bob
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