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Old February 23rd 07, 01:15 PM posted to rec.photo.digital
Eric Babula
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Sorry if this is a repost for some of you. This message didn't seem to
go out, yesterday. I don't see it in my NG reader, anywhere. Stinkin
newsfeed at work is getting worse, I think!

I have the Pentax K100D and am looking for a relatively fast zoom lens
(f2.8 or better throughout) to take indoor sports (volleyball) photos.
I'm getting ok photos with my kit lenses (after NN and PSE3, of course),
but am hoping for even better.

I'm thinking something in the 18-50mm or 18-70mm range, maybe, to
replace the smaller kit lens (18-55mm f3.5-5.6) I have. I'm not sure
what, though.

I found this one on eBay - what do you think of it? Worth the $$?
Sigma 18-50mm EX DC Digital Lens for Pentax K10D K110D f2.8 throughout.
http://tinyurl.com/ypt79y
This auction has ended, but I'm sure I can find another one, eventually.

If not this one, do you have any suggestions on a decent lens (not too
much $$ - maybe around this price range or less) for me? I do want Auto,
though - am I being too picky for my price range?

I was looking at Pentax, Sigma and Tamaron. Any other mfrs I should
consider, or definitely NOT consider?

TIA,

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Eric Babula
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA



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Old February 23rd 07, 06:07 PM posted to rec.photo.digital
SteveB
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Default Fast-ish lens for Pentax K100D?

"Eric Babula" wrote in message
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Sorry if this is a repost for some of you. This message didn't seem to
go out, yesterday. I don't see it in my NG reader, anywhere. Stinkin
newsfeed at work is getting worse, I think!

I have the Pentax K100D and am looking for a relatively fast zoom lens
(f2.8 or better throughout) to take indoor sports (volleyball) photos.
I'm getting ok photos with my kit lenses (after NN and PSE3, of course),
but am hoping for even better.

I'm thinking something in the 18-50mm or 18-70mm range, maybe, to
replace the smaller kit lens (18-55mm f3.5-5.6) I have. I'm not sure
what, though.

I found this one on eBay - what do you think of it? Worth the $$?
Sigma 18-50mm EX DC Digital Lens for Pentax K10D K110D f2.8 throughout.
http://tinyurl.com/ypt79y
This auction has ended, but I'm sure I can find another one, eventually.

If not this one, do you have any suggestions on a decent lens (not too
much $$ - maybe around this price range or less) for me? I do want Auto,
though - am I being too picky for my price range?

I was looking at Pentax, Sigma and Tamaron. Any other mfrs I should
consider, or definitely NOT consider?

TIA,

--
Eric Babula
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA




The Sigma 18-50 f2.8 is a good one for the K100D according to users. Pentax
are coming out with the sort of zoom lenses you want very soon, but they'll
be high quality expensive weatherproof ones suited to the K10D (also
weatherproof). I've got the Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.5 and that works nicely at a
good price but it may not be fast enough for you.


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Old February 23rd 07, 07:30 PM posted to rec.photo.digital
Eric Babula
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"SteveB" sbrads24^ukfsnDOTorg wrote in news:45df259d.0@entanet:



The Sigma 18-50 f2.8 is a good one for the K100D according to
users. Pentax are coming out with the sort of zoom lenses you
want very soon, but they'll be high quality expensive weatherproof
ones suited to the K10D (also weatherproof). I've got the Sigma
17-70 f2.8-4.5 and that works nicely at a good price but it may not
be fast enough for you.



Yep, I heard that there were going to be some new Pentax lenses coming
out soon. But, with most new good zoom lenses, they'll probably all be
$600 min! I was hoping to spend half that.

I just read that the Tamaron 28-75mm f2.8 is another good one. Will have
to check into that one, too.

Thanks!

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Eric Babula
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA



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Old February 23rd 07, 08:35 PM posted to rec.photo.digital
Paul Mitchum
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Default Fast-ish lens for Pentax K100D?

Eric Babula wrote:

Sorry if this is a repost for some of you. This message didn't seem to
go out, yesterday. I don't see it in my NG reader, anywhere. Stinkin
newsfeed at work is getting worse, I think!

I have the Pentax K100D and am looking for a relatively fast zoom lens
(f2.8 or better throughout) to take indoor sports (volleyball) photos.
I'm getting ok photos with my kit lenses (after NN and PSE3, of course),
but am hoping for even better.

I'm thinking something in the 18-50mm or 18-70mm range, maybe, to
replace the smaller kit lens (18-55mm f3.5-5.6) I have. I'm not sure
what, though. [..]



If 50mm is all you need in terms of focal length, you might consider the
Pentax FA 50/1.4. It's not a zoom, but it's plenty fast, very sharp, and
reasonably economical... if you can find it.
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Old February 23rd 07, 11:58 PM posted to rec.photo.digital
Bandicoot
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Default Fast-ish lens for Pentax K100D?

"Eric Babula" wrote in message
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[SNIP]

I just read that the Tamaron 28-75mm f2.8 is another good one.
Will have to check into that one, too.


Only one 'A' in Tamron. That may help if you are searching on the web for
reviews etc.


Peter


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Old February 24th 07, 04:18 AM posted to rec.photo.digital
Eric Babula
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Default Fast-ish lens for Pentax K100D?

"Bandicoot" wrote in
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"Eric Babula" wrote in message
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[SNIP]

I just read that the Tamaron 28-75mm f2.8 is another good one.
Will have to check into that one, too.


Only one 'A' in Tamron. That may help if you are searching on the web
for reviews etc.


Peter




Oops, ya got me! Thanks for the correction.

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Eric Babula
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA



 




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