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Comment by Blincodave posted on Price depression at 09/02/2010 - 18:24
Before you buy either the sigma 120-400 or 150-500, you might like to consider the failure rates experienced by lensrentals.com:
http://www.lensrentals.com/news/2009.11.01/lens-repair-data-35
Of course, these figures aren't for Pentax mount, but I don't know how much of a difference that makes. The 50-500 is not that much more expensive, and is meant to offer as good if not better sharpness, whilst being five times more reliable!
Dave
Comment by Blincodave posted on Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 APO DG HSM Lens - any news? at 09/02/2010 - 09:50
Comment by Blincodave posted on PENTAX-A 24-50mm f4 Zoom Lens at 08/02/2010 - 22:03
If you can afford a 17-70, then go for it. But don't forget that the 18-55 Mark 2 lens is a very capable and a very much cheaper option (at least in the UK). I've owned a 16-45 lens when I had a K10 and I think the 18-55 Mark 2 is excellent value by comparison. Perhaps I've just got a very good copy.
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Comment by Blincodave posted on which lens would YOU choose? at 08/02/2010 - 21:01
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Comment by Blincodave posted on which lens would YOU choose? at 08/02/2010 - 15:33
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Comment by Blincodave posted on 55-300 L at £137 at 07/02/2010 - 18:00
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Comment by Blincodave posted on Lens Defect Survey at 07/02/2010 - 15:57
I get the impression that there are some full-time eBayers checking every camera in case anything good is bundled. Outrageous bargains are rare because of this.
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Comment by Blincodave posted on New uses for old lenses at 23/01/2010 - 23:01
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Comment by Blincodave posted on Fotosence.co.uk at 23/01/2010 - 19:52
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Comment by Blincodave posted on DA16-45 out of production at 20/12/2009 - 10:34
Your summary two posts above of the opposition is both entertaining and spot on!
Dave