sigma 100-300 f4 apo if ex
Posted 14/06/2019 - 00:15
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It is an affordable 300mm for a K1 but it isn't as good as say, a 55-300 PLM on a K3. As to the +9, it might not need that on your camera. It is also a bit hefty.
Posted 14/06/2019 - 07:39
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Its a superb lens, I've had one for over 10 years, I'm surprised the seller is suggesting a +9 adj on his K3, I appreciate all lenses are marginally different, mine needs no adj on either my K5 / K3ii or K1.
Just ask Mike P how he rates this lens, he's had at least 3 that I know off, ( I purchased one off his for a good friend last year ) , sold then regretted, then re-purchased
Just ask Mike P how he rates this lens, he's had at least 3 that I know off, ( I purchased one off his for a good friend last year ) , sold then regretted, then re-purchased
Chris
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
Posted 15/06/2019 - 14:40
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It is a cracking lens, I have the later version which I've used regularly for motorsport for a number of years now. Works very well on K1 and crop sensors, very good IQ wide open and quick to focus (screw drive).
Some of the shots in my gallery have been taken with this.
Regards
George
Some of the shots in my gallery have been taken with this.
Regards
George
Posted 16/06/2019 - 01:00
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Have I got hold of a bad copy perhaps? I bought it based on reviews and was generally disappointed with it. The 55-300PLM outperforms it in every respect. I shall play with the AF adjustment and see what happens.
Posted 16/06/2019 - 11:50
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The lens is well capable of excellent results, this is one from last year @ 200mm on a K3ii, mine is one of the early versions with the paint peeling issue.
Chris
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
Posted 16/06/2019 - 21:59
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Thanks for all the comments very helpfull i was doing a deal with a person on anouther site but it fell through
any body want a pentax da* 300 swap for a sigma 100-300 f4
any body want a pentax da* 300 swap for a sigma 100-300 f4
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pentax da*50-135 pentax da plm 55-300 sigma af 400mm
Pentax af aw 1.4 rear converter and a flash
pentax da*50-135 pentax da plm 55-300 sigma af 400mm
Pentax af aw 1.4 rear converter and a flash
Posted 18/06/2019 - 01:11
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I'm definitely going to put mine on the tripod and start going through the AF adjustment menu !
Posted 18/06/2019 - 10:03
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Irix 15mm F2.4, Pentax D-FA 24-70mm F2.8, FA 31mm F1.8 Ltd, FA 43mm F1.9 Ltd, FA 77mm F1.8 Ltd, Sigma 100-300 F4 + TC 1.4x, AF 540 FGZ
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Irix 15mm F2.4, Pentax D-FA 24-70mm F2.8, FA 31mm F1.8 Ltd, FA 43mm F1.9 Ltd, FA 77mm F1.8 Ltd, Sigma 100-300 F4 + TC 1.4x, AF 540 FGZ
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Posted 19/06/2019 - 03:00
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Yikes, I want this thing!
What stunning examples here.
What stunning examples here.
Posted 23/06/2019 - 01:53
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Cracked it - I think. It was mirror slap while using it on a tripod. Using 'mirror up' and waiting a moment, it does what it's supposed to do !
Posted 23/06/2019 - 06:06
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It works quite well with the Pentax 1.4x on a K-3Ii as well.
RIAT 2018 Mirage Delta 2000D by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr
RIAT 2018 Mirage Delta 2000D by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr
Posted 03/07/2021 - 17:40
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Thread resurrection - what is the difference between the versions of this lens? One has a checked finish and one striped?
Pentax K-50
https://www.flickr.com/photos/103386117@N06/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/103386117@N06/
Posted 03/07/2021 - 17:56
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greentricky wrote:
Thread resurrection - what is the difference between the versions of this lens? One has a checked finish and one striped?
Thread resurrection - what is the difference between the versions of this lens? One has a checked finish and one striped?
Checked one is version 1, striped is version 2.
V1 can be very flakey with autofocus on Pentax cameras newer than the K-5II, they need an update which Sigma no longer do. I sold mine a few months ago, fabulous lens but if something goes wrong with it now you are stuffed as there are no parts anywhere.
Posted 03/07/2021 - 18:56
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Mike-P wrote:
Checked one is version 1, striped is version 2.
V1 can be very flakey with autofocus on Pentax cameras newer than the K-5II, they need an update which Sigma no longer do. I sold mine a few months ago, fabulous lens but if something goes wrong with it now you are stuffed as there are no parts anywhere.
greentricky wrote:
Thread resurrection - what is the difference between the versions of this lens? One has a checked finish and one striped?
Thread resurrection - what is the difference between the versions of this lens? One has a checked finish and one striped?
Checked one is version 1, striped is version 2.
V1 can be very flakey with autofocus on Pentax cameras newer than the K-5II, they need an update which Sigma no longer do. I sold mine a few months ago, fabulous lens but if something goes wrong with it now you are stuffed as there are no parts anywhere.
Thanks for clarifying, it would be to use on a KP, so will check if the update has been done, thanks
Pentax K-50
https://www.flickr.com/photos/103386117@N06/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/103386117@N06/
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is this good or bad
advice please
pentax da*50-135 pentax da plm 55-300 sigma af 400mm
Pentax af aw 1.4 rear converter and a flash