Is width everything?
Posted 22/09/2009 - 08:16
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Mannesty wrote:
I actually find the 12-24 quite a useful landscape lens. The width can come in handy, but the superior performance up to 24mm over any other lens I have is even better.
mikew wrote:
Aren't these all a little wide for landscapes unless you're looking for the ultra wide skies?
Mike
I think so. I prefer my 16-50mm and use the 12-24mm either when space is tight or the scale of the subject (large building) requires it.Aren't these all a little wide for landscapes unless you're looking for the ultra wide skies?
Mike
Posted 22/09/2009 - 12:13
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The 12-24mm lens is a stunner and I am glad I bought it before it doubled in price.
I have the Samsung version of the 12-24mm lens for sale at less than half the price that the Pentax original is listed for at SRS. Brand new, never used, has only been attached to my K10D to test it works...
PM me if interested.
Kris.
PS just noticed the plug Peter. Thanks!
I have the Samsung version of the 12-24mm lens for sale at less than half the price that the Pentax original is listed for at SRS. Brand new, never used, has only been attached to my K10D to test it works...
PM me if interested.
Kris.
PS just noticed the plug Peter. Thanks!
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 22/09/2009 - 15:28
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Amin has 8 left according to ebay... mine is a touch cheaper...
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 22/09/2009 - 15:49
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aminstarlondon
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Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 22/09/2009 - 18:25
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Not long acquired the Pentax 12-24 and I am pleased that I stuck with my first choice but when I look at the price increases I am glad I do not still have to buy or I may have had to consider the Sigma or Tamron. All I need to do now is learn to use it to better advantage.
Jackie H
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
Posted 23/09/2009 - 16:22
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George Lazarette wrote:
Find a second-hand 12-24. If you buy something else, you'll lie awake thinking: "wish I'd got a 12-24".
It's absolutely the best option; all you have to do is find one for the right price.
G
Even before the price increases, the Pentax 12-24 was out of my price range. Currently SRS have a used Samsung version for £799.Find a second-hand 12-24. If you buy something else, you'll lie awake thinking: "wish I'd got a 12-24".
It's absolutely the best option; all you have to do is find one for the right price.
G
For the price you could get the Sigma 10-20 and Tamron 10-24
I ended up getting the Sigma 10-20, and I highly recommend it.
For me the right price was the Sigma, and no regrets.
Regards
Adrian
K5IIs, Sigma 10-20, Pentax DA 16-85, Pentax DA 55-300, Pentax 70 Ltd, Metz 44 AF-2.
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ambott/
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ambott/
Posted 23/09/2009 - 18:53
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I have both the sigma 10/20 and 17/70 both give nice results. However recently I have been looking at prime wide angle old manual lenses which offer great value for the money in my opinion. I also like landscapes like yourself as it combines plenty of walking with taking photos.
Ian
Ian
Posted 23/09/2009 - 19:41
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prime wide angle old manual lenses
Hi Ian, I was thinking this myself, as the lens would be for landscapes then AF and all the bells and whistles are not realy required. Problem is old wide ( less than 15mm) do not seem to exist.prime wide angle old manual lenses
Unless someone else knows better :
Davex.
Posted 23/09/2009 - 20:40
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I do have the Sigma 10-20mm and I love it!
I don't have the 12-24 but I have heard it is excellent. If you cannot afford the 12-24mm, then the 10-20mm is an excellent alternative.
In fact it has got a cult following in all mounts.
I have heard that the Tamron 10-24 is getting good reviews, but in a recent Mag test, it was'nt quite as good as the Sigma.
Either way, what ever lens you get, they have all got good reputations.
I don't have the 12-24 but I have heard it is excellent. If you cannot afford the 12-24mm, then the 10-20mm is an excellent alternative.
In fact it has got a cult following in all mounts.
I have heard that the Tamron 10-24 is getting good reviews, but in a recent Mag test, it was'nt quite as good as the Sigma.
Either way, what ever lens you get, they have all got good reputations.
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Posted 23/09/2009 - 21:58
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Davex
I have the sigma 10-20 and I'm very pleased with it. I bought it after some research based on reviews, price and build quality.
The only thing I initially overlooked with 'going wide', especially for landscapes, was the impact on my filter kit. In the end I ditched my cokin p series and invested in the Lee kit to truly benefit from the 10-20 field of view - I'm sure there are other filter options to overcome vignetting.
I guess what I'm saying is, look at your filter options in addition to the lens you opt for.
Whatever you get, make sure you post us some of your work with your new lens!
I have the sigma 10-20 and I'm very pleased with it. I bought it after some research based on reviews, price and build quality.
The only thing I initially overlooked with 'going wide', especially for landscapes, was the impact on my filter kit. In the end I ditched my cokin p series and invested in the Lee kit to truly benefit from the 10-20 field of view - I'm sure there are other filter options to overcome vignetting.
I guess what I'm saying is, look at your filter options in addition to the lens you opt for.
Whatever you get, make sure you post us some of your work with your new lens!
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Aren't these all a little wide for landscapes unless you're looking for the ultra wide skies?
The Pentax 12-24mm is also very useable for critical applications such as architecture, because of its excellent control of distortion. In this respect it's better than the 14mm and certainly better than the Sigma 10-20mm.