Replacement for MF 70-210
Posted 05/12/2006 - 20:50
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If we are talking Digital-only lenses then the SMC Pentax-DA 50-200mm is a very nice lens.
If you need to use it on film cameras the SMC Pentax-FAJ 75-300mm can turn out some respectable results, although it is not quite as good a lens as the above.
If you need to use it on film cameras the SMC Pentax-FAJ 75-300mm can turn out some respectable results, although it is not quite as good a lens as the above.
Best regards, John
Posted 06/12/2006 - 08:58
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Sorry, I didn't mention that it is for the *istD, so yes, we're talking digital.
Seems that the DA 50-200 mm is not a huge investment and looking around I saw some pretty decent shots with this lens (but some of them showed quite a bit CA). I'm pretty sure it will compare favourably to my Kiron 70-210 concerning image quality.
For the long term there are always the DA* lenses to look forward to (and save money towards, I suppose).
Now, at about the same price as the DA 50-200 one could get the Sigma 70-300/4.0-5.6 DG APO. Anyone here having a comparison (pointer) handy?
Certainly the low end of the Pentax is nicer, especially since it's closer to the long end of my 18-35. On the other hand the long end of the Sigma would be interesting as well although it's about twice as heavy as the DA 50-200.
Decisions, decisions...
Seems that the DA 50-200 mm is not a huge investment and looking around I saw some pretty decent shots with this lens (but some of them showed quite a bit CA). I'm pretty sure it will compare favourably to my Kiron 70-210 concerning image quality.
For the long term there are always the DA* lenses to look forward to (and save money towards, I suppose).
Now, at about the same price as the DA 50-200 one could get the Sigma 70-300/4.0-5.6 DG APO. Anyone here having a comparison (pointer) handy?
Certainly the low end of the Pentax is nicer, especially since it's closer to the long end of my 18-35. On the other hand the long end of the Sigma would be interesting as well although it's about twice as heavy as the DA 50-200.
Decisions, decisions...
Posted 06/12/2006 - 09:21
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The ealy Pentax 70-200FA is a nice lens and can normally be found quite cheaply.
Kim
Kim
Posted 06/12/2006 - 09:47
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The SMC F 70-210 is nice too, I had one briefly but sold it because I had the range covered.
I have the 50-200 and also a Zeiss branded Sigma 70-300 (as far as I can tell, an early version of the Sigma you are looking at). The Pentax is sharper and produces nicer colours, but the extra reach on the Zeiss is very nice to have.
The Pentax lens focuses faster and between 50 and 200 I have never seen a lens which is sharper.
I have the 50-200 and also a Zeiss branded Sigma 70-300 (as far as I can tell, an early version of the Sigma you are looking at). The Pentax is sharper and produces nicer colours, but the extra reach on the Zeiss is very nice to have.
The Pentax lens focuses faster and between 50 and 200 I have never seen a lens which is sharper.
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So any suggestions? Looking at the Pentax range of lenses there is not much in this range and I would love to have something a bit brighter (2.8 over the range perhaps).
Cheers,
Prieni