Which lens is better?
Posted 03/11/2010 - 12:14
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Don't look back.
But if you really have to, look up some revieuws on the web
But if you really have to, look up some revieuws on the web
Pentax K10D + Vivitar 55/2.8 macro + Super Takumar 55/1.8 + SuperMultiCoated Takumar 85/1.8 + SuperMultiCoated Takumar 135/3.5 + SuperMultiCoated Takumar 200/4 + Super Takumar 300/4
Pentax K100D + DA18-55ALII + DA55-300
Pentax K5 + FA31Ltd + M50/1.7 + DFA100WR + M120/2.8 (+ DA18-55WR at occasion)
Pentax K100D + DA18-55ALII + DA55-300
Pentax K5 + FA31Ltd + M50/1.7 + DFA100WR + M120/2.8 (+ DA18-55WR at occasion)
Posted 03/11/2010 - 13:35
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The Tamron is much more widely celebrated, though the Sigma is sufficiently obscure that I don't know what (if anything) is "wrong" with it to make it less hyped than the Tamron. As the previous poster said, don't look back: the Tamron is an extremely good lens (sharper wide open than Pentax's £700 DA* 16-50 according to some reports) and well worth it.
Posted 03/11/2010 - 14:58
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MrCynical wrote:
The Tamron is much more widely celebrated, though the Sigma is sufficiently obscure that I don't know what (if anything) is "wrong" with it to make it less hyped than the Tamron.
Price maybe, the Tamron is 15 to 20% cheaper?
The Tamron is much more widely celebrated, though the Sigma is sufficiently obscure that I don't know what (if anything) is "wrong" with it to make it less hyped than the Tamron.
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 03/11/2010 - 15:39
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hmmm... but which is better?
As a popular TV guy would say, "there is only one way to find out..."
Sorry, I couldn't help
Lucian
As a popular TV guy would say, "there is only one way to find out..."
Sorry, I couldn't help
Lucian
Posted 03/11/2010 - 18:11
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The Sigma, on paper, is better for closeip/'macro-esque' shots. But S someone said u less you have a dedicated macro lens....
Posted 04/11/2010 - 01:05
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Lucian wrote:
hmmm... but which is better?
As a popular TV guy would say, "there is only one way to find out..."
Sorry, I couldn't help
Lucian
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hmmm... but which is better?
As a popular TV guy would say, "there is only one way to find out..."
Sorry, I couldn't help
Lucian
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Posted 04/11/2010 - 01:05
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'better' is so subjective you're never goign to get a proper answer
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Posted 04/11/2010 - 11:08
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I think they are probably both quite similar in IQ. The Tamron has slightly higher user ratings at PF, and might possibly be a tiny bit sharper, but on the other hand the Sigma has the pseudo macro which would be useful if you were on a walk with just one lens.
It really boils down to the extra 1mm wide angle, or the semi-macro. I think the IQ difference is probably minimal.
It really boils down to the extra 1mm wide angle, or the semi-macro. I think the IQ difference is probably minimal.
Tim
AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
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MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
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I ordered the Tamron lens yesterday. Someone just pointed out the Sigma on Ebay for a good price. It's too late to change but I'm just wondering which is considered a better lens & why?
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Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Asp
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