New Lens??

I am looking to get another lens, one that will replace the kit lens that I got with my K10D - 18-55mm...

I would also like Macro capability on it - any ideas?

I was thinking of something like:
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG MACRO
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro / HSM
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro / HSM

Are there any others I should look at?

Has anybody got any comments on these?

Thanks for your time
M

The Sigma lenses listed focus down to 20cm, except for the 24-70mm which only manages 40cm. None of them are true macro lenses.

You could also consider the Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 and Pentax 16-45mm F4 if you could live with minimum focus of 27 or 28 cm.

It's a big, big lens, and it turns into a 36-105 (Equiv FOV) on the K10D...

Did I tell you it's a BIG lens?

Nice tho'

I've heard the Tamron 28-75 F/2.8 is very good
its max magnification is 1:3.9, 33cm at 75mm

http://www.bristolcameras.co.uk/p-tamron-lens-28-75mm-f2-8-sp-xr-di-ld-aspherica...
smaller than the Sigma 24-70 as well.

I have the Sigma 18-55mm f/2.8 - Sigma quote a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3, and a minimum focusing distance of 20cm. The magnification ratio sounds about right, but it'll focus closer than 20cm - there have been occasions when I've had to remove the lens hood in order to focus at the closest focusing distance.

Jonathan

Don't forget focus distance is measured from the sensor, not the front of the lens. Even so, this does sound as though it focuses within the specified range.

Dan

That should be the Sigma AF 18-50/2,8 EX I presume? To avoid confusion for the OP
Martin

Yes, that is the Sigma 18-55 f/2.8 EX DC, just to avoid confusion!

Jonathan

A great lens. Very high on my personal LBA list. Soon to be in my possession.
Martin.

No, that is the Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 EX DC, just to avoid confusion!

Blimey, my lens has lost 5mm! Perhaps I should take it back to the shop - I'm sure it was an 18-55 when I bought it!!

Jonathan