Hi,

I've only owned the Pentax 17-70 for a couple of weeks and the weather has limited my chances of using it..these are the only 2 decent shots I've taken with it so far..







I'm sure others could post more samples.


If you're torn between the Sigma/Pentax 17-70 options what I would say is that both are very good lenses and at new prices the Sigma is by far the better "value for money".
However the Pentax does produce nicer colour/contrast (IMHO) and the SDM is a nice addition - I bought my Pentax 17-70 used from on here so if can can find one as a 2nd hand buy I'd go for it !!

simon

I agree with other here that you should keep the 50mm, I've recently swapped my Sigma 17-70 for the Pentax version - mainly due to the pentax lens colour/contrast - but have now bought a couple of A lenses, one being the 50mm, I'm sure it will prove useful

simon

Good job I bought mine 2 weeks ago at £519....personally I think Pentax seems to be trying to commit commercial suicide in the UK.

Simon

Just got back from the "Pageant of Power" at Cholmondely Castle in Cheshire and tried my hand at motorsport, I'm not used to my subjects moving so having a go at panning was certainly a bit different...

The Bugatti Veyron made an appearance, it's the one in the 1st shot

All C&C welcome...but be gentle with a landscaper

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Thanks,

Only paid £16 for it so it was worth the gamble.....I intend using it mainly for pano shots, together with a 50mm I've just bought too, is it reasonably sharp and has low/minimal distortion?

Simon

I took the plunge on an F2, received it this morning and it looks pretty good on initial impressions - I bought it more for use as a "pano lens" than anything else so whenever the summer re-appears I hope to give it a proper tryout !!

Simon

I've just taken a bit of a gamble on an old Hoya HMC 28mm F2.8 lens, after doing quite a lot of reading on the www I only came up with about 2/3 comments on the lens..all was very positive though so thought I'd give it a try...got it for very little

Anyone on here own/used one at all?

thanks

Simon

If it's a superzoom you want then the Tamron 18-250 seems to be the most highly rated, by some margin..it's also cheaper than the Pentax version which is pretty much a clone anyway.

I find that the 17-70 stays on most of the time, I carry around a 55-300 too just in case I need a little more focal range.

Simon

Recently had a few days around the Bath area and whilst there visited the Roman Baths....just for a bit of a laugh really I thought I'd try a couple of panos, to my surprise they worked better than I imagined. Both are hand-held from 7 shots

Both have loads of distortion of course but they sort of work for me anyway

All C&C welcome

Simon

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Well I'm pleased to know that the lens I have is covered by the warranty still, a little bit more peace of mind !!

simon