Loch Lomond area near Crianlarich (SP?), so no, not really anywhere nearbye.

The whole point of this thread was to find a cheap and temporary replacement for a 50-200. I guess I'll just save what I was going to spend for a good lens.

Really want a Bigma.

Also tempted by the 100-300f4

And the f2.8 zooms...

Oh and a huge number of Pentax lenses...

Ha. Ha. Ha. Ha. Did I say Ha, in a very sarcastic tone?

As much as I'd love a 70-200f2.8 I have next to nothing to spend. I may just wait and use the 50-200 within the 'usable range' and send it off after I go to Scotland.

What I really want is my 50-200 to work correctly It is so small and light with a nice range.

Ok, well I still think £90 is a bit much for a second hand one when new they are £135 (and black).

I suppose... Focusing range is 1.5m minimum so it wouldn't really allow me to get any closer than with my 50-200 (1.1m). The Sigma is definitely a no go area from what I've had a look at. I don't really want to have to spend on a 'temporary' replacement for my 50-200

That is the FAj then...

I'm not so keen on it, anyone got information on the Tamron and Sigma?

Just would like to know if one is any better than the other.

Sigma has the better price but no idea about CA. The Tamron suffers from CA but performs rather well.

EDIT: Just had a look at the Sigma and the Tamron is miles better in almost all aspects.

Which 70-300, the Sigma or the Tamron. The Sigma looks really good from SRS as the FAJ75-300 2nd hand I've seen is expensive at £89 and the Sigma is £99 NEW.

EDIT: Are they both 2:1 in 'macro'?

First, my DA 50-200 is going away for repair and I don't expect I'll see it again for over a month. I need something of equal or better performance to take with me to Scotland by September. I have seen a few FA 80-320s and some FAj 75-300s but have not heard too many good things about either, especially the FAJ. I've also been considering the 80-200 or 70-210 and similar lenses (power zoom version).

I am really put off by the rotating front element on all these lenses though so if anyone has any other suggestions I'd appreciate it.

I'd be happy with a 200-300mm prime but they are: expensive and hard to come by.


Oh, I also spotted a FA* 24f2

Just wondering if anyone is interested in this lens as there is one listed on evilbay ( 250152561786 ).