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Comment by Gwyn posted on Sigma 70-200mm OS at 21/02/2010 - 12:15
I would go for a Sigma EX lens. The IQ is definitely superior to their non EX lenses.
You could of course consider the Bigma too, which is an EX. There is a new version due out at the PMA apparently.
You could of course consider the Bigma too, which is an EX. There is a new version due out at the PMA apparently.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Longer zoom thoughts at 21/02/2010 - 12:12
Ah well, enjoy the building anyway. Maybe you can exhibit your photos there one day .
You could enter your photo for this weeks wood competition
You could enter your photo for this weeks wood competition
Comment by Gwyn posted on West Bromwich at 21/02/2010 - 12:06
Well for wildlife there are the red squirrels of course! No grey ones on the island. Parkhurst Forest, Rylstone Gardens and Alverstone Mead are good places for them.
Comment by Gwyn posted on IoW recommendations please at 21/02/2010 - 12:02
Since I never have the 60-250 and the Bigma out and about at the same time it isn't a problem to change the lens plate from one to the other. I wish I could find someone who does Arc-Swiss QRs cheaper though.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Whoops!.......Plop!! at 21/02/2010 - 12:00
This is my quick play with it, though I do like i-bergs version more tbh.
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It looks like a fascinating place, and a photographers dream! Is the art any good?
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It looks like a fascinating place, and a photographers dream! Is the art any good?
Comment by Gwyn posted on West Bromwich at 21/02/2010 - 10:00
My only concern with Sigma is how good the HSM is. I have read a couple of reviews suggesting it is not good on Pentax and packs up even faster than Pentax lenses allegedly do.
If I didn't now have a collection of Pentax lenses I would go for the Sigma EX range, as I actually prefer the IQ of them. The OS is supposed to be better than the in camera system too.
A pity they didn't make it a 50-200 to match up with their 17-50 2.8 EX though.
If I didn't now have a collection of Pentax lenses I would go for the Sigma EX range, as I actually prefer the IQ of them. The OS is supposed to be better than the in camera system too.
A pity they didn't make it a 50-200 to match up with their 17-50 2.8 EX though.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Sigma 70-200mm OS at 21/02/2010 - 09:40
Thoramay - How could i forget those fish and chips at Totland Pier??
I loved teh Isle of Wight, and really hope to get back there sometime, but the trouble with our visits to the UK is they are increasingly taken up with visiting family and friends, and none of them live near the IOW .
There is enough to do and see on that one small island to keep one happy for many weeks.
I loved teh Isle of Wight, and really hope to get back there sometime, but the trouble with our visits to the UK is they are increasingly taken up with visiting family and friends, and none of them live near the IOW .
There is enough to do and see on that one small island to keep one happy for many weeks.
Comment by Gwyn posted on IoW recommendations please at 21/02/2010 - 09:34
Stefan as I said I didn't look up whether there was one yet, it was just a thought. But for €19.50 Adrian can buy the manual. I wonder what the price is in pounds - the site obviously detects I am in The Netherlands.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Manual for Kx at 20/02/2010 - 21:02
Doesn't it depend on the QR on a Manfrotto - they have several different types of QR and plate as I recall.
I use a Markins Arca Swiss plate which is incredibly snug to the camera so stays permanently in place - and at €50 a pop it needs to!
The lens plates are even more expensive, so the Bigma and the 50-250 share a plate.
I use a Markins Arca Swiss plate which is incredibly snug to the camera so stays permanently in place - and at €50 a pop it needs to!
The lens plates are even more expensive, so the Bigma and the 50-250 share a plate.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Whoops!.......Plop!! at 20/02/2010 - 20:57
www.sigmaphoto.com/shop/70-300mm-f4-56-dg-os-sigma