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Posted 10/04/2007 - 17:42
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Taking the second point, this has been covered extensively in the lens section, and the conclusion is that the 16-45mm is a very superior beast.
It will out-perform your 18-55mm significantly, but only if you are making large prints or files for publication will you see the difference.
It will out-perform your 18-55mm significantly, but only if you are making large prints or files for publication will you see the difference.
Best regards, John
Posted 10/04/2007 - 18:15
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I use the Sigma 135-400 APO 4.5 great lens for its price.
Old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.
Posted 10/04/2007 - 18:18
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I am very pleased with my Sigma 135-400 APO (non DG version). It's light and easy to use on the K10D.
16-45mm v 18-55mm . . . search the forum, the question has been asked, and answered, many times before. If you have any doubts after tah, ask yourself why the 16-45mm might cost 3 times more than the 18-55mm.
16-45mm v 18-55mm . . . search the forum, the question has been asked, and answered, many times before. If you have any doubts after tah, ask yourself why the 16-45mm might cost 3 times more than the 18-55mm.
Peter E Smith - flickr Photostream
Posted 10/04/2007 - 18:35
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Be a REAL man, buy the Bigma
You won't regret it! ......but your wallet may.
Be a REAL man, buy the Bigma
Posted 11/04/2007 - 01:22
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if you're looking for something a little less pricey, the Pentax SMC-FA 80-320 is a great lens for the price. I am using it right now in Canada as my long tele, it compliments the K10D very well.
Saying that, I am also considering getting a Sigma 135-400, or maybe it's big brother the 170-500. With SR these lengths are reasonably hand holdable (given good technique) so suddenly they have become much more interesting.
Saying that, I am also considering getting a Sigma 135-400, or maybe it's big brother the 170-500. With SR these lengths are reasonably hand holdable (given good technique) so suddenly they have become much more interesting.
Posted 11/04/2007 - 09:05
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Just noticed in issue 2 2007 Pentax User Club Mag on page 5 classified adds there is a sigma 135-400mm Boxed for sale £150.
Doesn't say if its APO or not but very good value at that price.
The contact no is 0121 588 2650
Doesn't say if its APO or not but very good value at that price.
The contact no is 0121 588 2650
Old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.
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I am in the market for a new lens with a zoom up to 300/400mm can anyone reccommend one Tamron/sigma or old pentax
I was also looking at the 16-45mm but how good is this lens compared to the 18-55 kit lens. Is there really a noticable difference and what is it quality wise ??
Best advise for quality images
Pete