I can second the 70-200/F2.8 EX (also non-DG). Got it as a bargain grade from KEH and have been very happy with it. I have only tested it with the Sigma 1.4xTC so I do not have much experience with the combo.
On 3/8/06, Dario Bonazza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I own the 70-200/2.8 EX (not DG) and it's a gem. Both build quality and > optical performance are at the top. You can use it wide open at 200mm with > no worry (which was not the case with any other zoom lens in this range I > used before the Sigma). > Compared to the Pentax FA* 80-200/2.8, on my D at 200mm the Sigma is a bit > better at edges and a bit worse at center. Both are excellent and it's not > easy to choose which one is above which one. I guess on 24x36mm the Sigma > would win, since the Pentax goes down noticeably toward the edges even > within APS format. > > Around 70-80mm, the Sigma is still excellent, but the FA* is undoubtably > better (lower CA and higher res). > > Dario > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Derek" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <pentax-discuss@pdml.net> > Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 6:35 PM > Subject: Sigma Lens - Was "which camera to buy?" > > > > > > Speaking of Sigma lenses, has anyone owned and used the Sigma 24-70/2.8 > > or the 70-200/2.8? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Derek > > > > -------------- Original message ---------------------- > > From: Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> > >> >I owned one Sigma lens, the 17-35. It was one of their high-end models > >> >with all those extra letters in its name. It was a turd. I sold it and > >> >replaced it with the DA 16-45. No comparison. I went from shit to sugar. > >> > >> I have the Sigma EX300/2.8 APO. Great build quality and optics. I'm > >> sure the Pentax equivalent is better but it's also $1500 more > >> expensive (the Sigma cost me about $2200). > >> > >> Anyone who comes to GFM is welcome to try out the Sigma. > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > -- <----------------------------------------------------> Perry Pellechia Primary email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alternate email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Home Page: http://homer.chem.sc.edu/perry <---------------------------------------------------->
