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Comment by percy posted on Pentax, or ?? at 13/09/2014 - 19:56
Two very different beasts, I have a sigma 70-200 2.8 (guess is a similar size and weight to Tamron ) and the Pentax 55-300.
The Pentax is a lot smaller, lighter and I use mine when travelling light, holidays etc. The pentax AF can hunt for focus although there are ways round this.
The Sigma (believe the Tamron is similar) I use for sport / fast action which is it very good at, but needs a rucksack or similar to take it anywhere. It will seem very heavy if you are used to a 18-135.
MikeP has the latest sigma 70-200 for sale in the classifieds at a fair price. I have this model and was surprised at how sharp it is wide open. The 55-300 can be had relatively cheaply 2nd hand at the moment, been a few in the classifieds..
Depends how and what you will be using the lens for and only you can answer that.
Regards
George
Comment by percy posted on Tamron 70-200 ( 2.8 ) V Pentax (4-5.8) at 11/09/2014 - 13:34
They quote changes for the 'card' v1.00.01 for the 645Z
Then above that they quote V00.01.00.02 'contents' which presumably covers the K-3 as well.
Comment by percy posted on Flu Card Firmware Update at 05/09/2014 - 20:41
Comment by percy posted on Sigma 17-70 mm f2.8-4 at 05/09/2014 - 14:23
Comment by percy posted on Flu Card Firmware Update at 05/09/2014 - 10:36
I would sell the two Tamrons and the Sigma, along with the Pentax 50-200 and do as John suggests, i.e. buy the Pentax 18-135 and 55-300. It's good to have a few primes, so keep these. There is no need for a 18-55WR if you have the 18-135, it will not bring you any benefit.
Comment by percy posted on lens change advice at 13/08/2014 - 08:14
I've never used the Manfrotto so couldn't comment on whether it's any better or not, and the Sirui is the only ball head I've had so my thoughts are just based on the impression that's made.
Comment by percy posted on Help choosing budget tripod head at 12/08/2014 - 15:57
Comment by percy posted on Help choosing budget tripod head at 12/08/2014 - 06:33
Comment by percy posted on Shake Reduction on an k5 vs Kx at 11/08/2014 - 13:25
Comment by percy posted on TV to inspire? at 05/08/2014 - 19:43
We all knew the rules when we joined up, and I'm sure we joined up because we enjoy using Pentax. I see no harm in some discussion and comparison with other brands, and many of us do have alternative cameras. But let's stick to Pentax images on here.
Please let's not let this get out of hand - just let it go!