@HG What do you mean by the sigma isn't a full 200? Does that mean it doesn't actually reach that far?
@edumad So which would you recommend then?
@everyone else who may read this. If you have had experience with HSM or SDM, is if significantly faster or quieter or anything? Do I spend the extra dosh on the HSM version?

Title kind of says it. I just got meself a stormtrooper Kx and wish to get a walk around lens for when I go on holiday etc. So I have My eye on a Sigma 18-125mm but this lens comes in different variants. HSM and no HSM. I want to know how good HSM performs. Presuming it will be compatible as Kx's are SDM compatible.

I've also had a look at the superzooms and they are bit costly new. The dilemma I have at the moment is, do I:
a) Grab a Tamron/Pentax 18-250mm for £250, both used.
b) Get a 18-125mm Sigma non-HSM for up to £200 on eBay (That my highest bid)
c) Buy a new 18-125mm Sigma with HSM for £250 at SRS.
d) Or lastly a Sigma 18-200mm for £100 here in the forums (I'm unsure about this one as reviews aren't great for it)

Of if any of you have any alternatives. I don't really want to spend any more than £250. I've had a look at the 17-70 all three versions and decided that the range isn't enough and they're too pricey.

Hi there,is the 18-250 still up for grabs? What the condition like? Can we have any piccys of the actual lens?

Hi thanks btw is it true I need a certain number of posts before I can send PM's?

Hi there, has anyone got one of these they are willing to spare? I'm a newb so name a price.
Thanks

Hi there, I'm a Chinese student studying at King's London. Reason for being all over the world is that I've lived in too many to count and I feel I call them all home. Been living in Somerset for the last 6 years though.
Just got meself a stormtrooper white kx from good friends srs and entering into the photography scene. I'm a mac user and looking to expand on some new lenses. Aside from the kit lens I have none. I travel quite a lot and like travelling light. I'm a newb and don't care hugely about image quality but more image composition. I'm looking for a nice convenient lens that does a lot and doesn't cost much as I'm a student. I have a mix of things I like to call passions. I'm a pianist and rugby player (I know precious fingers heard it all). I am a tech geek but when it comes to cameras I know a bit but really compared everyone else on this amazing forum..."whoop" *swishes hand over the head* I hope to learn lots from all of you.

How many posts do I need for a PM? How does this lens fair against the newer 250mm ones out there made by the same usual suspects tamron, pentax and sig?

Hey is this still up for grabs? Can we have some photos?

Kinda interested in the 18-250 but the price is a bit steep. Someone else in this forum is selling the equivalent Tamron for slightly less...

Is it still up for grabs?