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Between Pentax 16-50 and the Sigma 17-50 2.8 for roughly the same price, regarding image quality, which one would you pick?
Comment by Moz posted on Hello world! From Almada, Portugal. at 06/05/2015 - 00:02
First, I have to say that the Pentax-M 50mm 1.7 is, currently, my go-to lens on the d3100. I am absolutely blown away by it's performance. What a bokeh! And pin sharp from 2.8.
I will wait for Easter time to make the move, and pick, most likely from classified adverts on this forum, one K-5.
I have been undecided when the subject is the lenses. I already own one vintage prime. What would be the best next move? Go for tamron/sigma 17-50 or another prime? Eventually a limited one (77mm?). And I will definitely need one telephoto zoom: Tamron 70-200 2.8 would be the choice.
I will wait for Easter time to make the move, and pick, most likely from classified adverts on this forum, one K-5.
I have been undecided when the subject is the lenses. I already own one vintage prime. What would be the best next move? Go for tamron/sigma 17-50 or another prime? Eventually a limited one (77mm?). And I will definitely need one telephoto zoom: Tamron 70-200 2.8 would be the choice.
cabstar wrote:
Nop, not yet. As I said, I have only the 35mm 1.8G.Moz wrote:
There is one thing that is definitely bothering me: Is the lenses focusing noise through screw-drive (for non-sdm or equivalent) that loud?
Half-Click -> bzzzzzzzzzz -> not already in focus -> another bzzzz -> ta da: in focus, take that shot ASAP, please.
Have you heard nikon screwdrive and their clunking shutter noise???There is one thing that is definitely bothering me: Is the lenses focusing noise through screw-drive (for non-sdm or equivalent) that loud?
Half-Click -> bzzzzzzzzzz -> not already in focus -> another bzzzz -> ta da: in focus, take that shot ASAP, please.
Comment by Moz posted on Hello world! From Almada, Portugal. at 19/03/2014 - 02:26
There is one thing that is definitely bothering me: Is the lenses focusing noise through screw-drive (for non-sdm or equivalent) that loud?
Half-Click -> bzzzzzzzzzz -> not already in focus -> another bzzzz -> ta da: in focus, take that shot ASAP, please.
Half-Click -> bzzzzzzzzzz -> not already in focus -> another bzzzz -> ta da: in focus, take that shot ASAP, please.
Comment by Moz posted on Hello world! From Almada, Portugal. at 18/03/2014 - 01:31
Hi Gents,
My name is Saulo, a 26 years old economics guy who lives in Portugal. I've decided to join this forum even though I just own a M 50mm 1.7 Pentax lens.
As a matter of fact, I am fairly new to photography. I bought my first DSLR 9 months ago, a Nikon d3100 body and a 35mm 1.8. I have been, however, a Photoshop/GIMP user for almost a decade.
I am planning to exchange my d3100 for a higher-end model, and have put into the equation the possibility of a brand changing, as I do not own any other lens but the 35mm. Canon is not even a possibility, as I prefer simpler menus. I am looking to the d7000 equivalent, the K-5 (am I right?).
I do know a couple of things about the Pentax's History in the photographic/filming world. In fact, when I bought the d3100 I even considered the Pentax alternative, but the easier way to find Nikon lenses has driven my head to Nikon (I bought it from an UK used gear dealer which unfortunately does not sell Pentax gear.
So, I would be delighted if you could tell me why should I go for Pentax over Nikon and where can I find second hand Pentax Gear. My plan is to upgrade my body, get a 50 (or equivalent) mm prime lens, and then a 70/80-200 2.8 (or equivalent).
Well, I should say that the fact that every Pentax has a vibration reduction system on it is really tempting me.
Cheers from Portugal,
My name is Saulo, a 26 years old economics guy who lives in Portugal. I've decided to join this forum even though I just own a M 50mm 1.7 Pentax lens.
As a matter of fact, I am fairly new to photography. I bought my first DSLR 9 months ago, a Nikon d3100 body and a 35mm 1.8. I have been, however, a Photoshop/GIMP user for almost a decade.
I am planning to exchange my d3100 for a higher-end model, and have put into the equation the possibility of a brand changing, as I do not own any other lens but the 35mm. Canon is not even a possibility, as I prefer simpler menus. I am looking to the d7000 equivalent, the K-5 (am I right?).
I do know a couple of things about the Pentax's History in the photographic/filming world. In fact, when I bought the d3100 I even considered the Pentax alternative, but the easier way to find Nikon lenses has driven my head to Nikon (I bought it from an UK used gear dealer which unfortunately does not sell Pentax gear.
So, I would be delighted if you could tell me why should I go for Pentax over Nikon and where can I find second hand Pentax Gear. My plan is to upgrade my body, get a 50 (or equivalent) mm prime lens, and then a 70/80-200 2.8 (or equivalent).
Well, I should say that the fact that every Pentax has a vibration reduction system on it is really tempting me.
Cheers from Portugal,
Comment by Moz posted on Hello world! From Almada, Portugal. at 17/03/2014 - 03:13
