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Rondonc wrote:
Hi Folks

I have returned the Tamron 18-200mm to the supplier with a view to ordering the Pentax or Tamron 18-250mm but unfortunately neither appear on their website. They do stock however the Sigma 18-250 with built in optical stabalisation which appears to fill the bill. What do you guys think?

Cheers

Ron
Ron, IMO you should stick to your idea in the opening post, go with the 2 lens option. I would go with the 18-55 and 55-300 combination. Alternatively, there is a Tamron 17-50 2.8 for sale in the classifieds section at the moment. That should be a very good lens for the price and coupled with a 55-300 would provide you with a high quality kit!

Comment by giofi posted on Tamron 18-200mm at 30/08/2011 - 19:51

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Mike-P wrote:

I think giofi is talking about the thread title which is a bit difficult when we can't alter it.
Yes, thanks Mike, that is what I meant. In other forums that is possible and when you have sold an item (or bought it) you can alter the title accordingly.

Comment by giofi posted on Not For Sale anymore at 29/08/2011 - 20:13

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johnriley wrote:
The reason items are left is to provide a track record and feedback for buyers and sellers. We know who has sold what, how ell it went and whether or not it reappears again for sale.

All sellers have to do is post a sold notice and buyers could usefully make sure they post some feedback.

Items no longer available in Leads to Deals section are removed, although there were a few people who were originally quite outraged by this!
But would it be possible to amend the heading of the thread, to include "Sold" or something. It would be much simpler....

Comment by giofi posted on Not For Sale anymore at 29/08/2011 - 19:27

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DA 55 WR received today in perfect conditions, thanks Cabstar!

Comment by giofi posted on FS: Pentax SMC DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED 18-55 DA WR lens at 23/08/2011 - 21:26

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10xxx

Is there a way to know from the serial number if I will develop stains?

Comment by giofi posted on I am not a number at 23/08/2011 - 05:14

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pm sent re 18-55

Comment by giofi posted on FS: Pentax SMC DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED 18-55 DA WR lens at 18/08/2011 - 10:52

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P most of the time, as I use front and rear gears to adjust aperture and speed.

Comment by giofi posted on What is your default Shooting Mode at 15/08/2011 - 18:48

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Anvh wrote:
giofi wrote:
Well, not in my view, it stops half way, so you can't really compare the 2 lenses IMO
Which lens do you mean?
The DA18-135 is f/3,5 at 18mm but is already f/4 at 24mm and f/4.5 at 50mm so the speed difference isn't really there and i would rather have a fixed aperture be cause it's easier to control manually.
Stefan,

I meant it stops half way in terms of focal length, it's missing 70-135, so IMO it is not an option if you are looking for a travel lens.

Comment by giofi posted on Poll about the DA 18-135 WR at 15/08/2011 - 05:22

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Anvh wrote:
I've the DA*16-50 and DA*50-135 so that range is covered but the DA18-135 looks like a fun traveling lens but the price is too high i think and the cheaper DA17-70 gives you better IQ and still have a very useful range.

Isn't that an option?
Well, not in my view, it stops half way, so you can't really compare the 2 lenses IMO

Comment by giofi posted on Poll about the DA 18-135 WR at 14/08/2011 - 19:39

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I now use a 32 GB Tanscend, as I do not delete my photos on the memory card until I have 2 separate back ups in place.

Comment by giofi posted on What capacity cards are you mainly using? at 14/08/2011 - 19:36

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