On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 5:16 AM, Boris Liberman <bori...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 8:46 AM, eckinator<eckina...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> >>>> just checked, I can have my 18-250 repaired for EUR 122,57 or replace >>>> it with an Tamron or Sigma 18-200 for 160 - which would you do? Also >>>> can anyone comment on IQ differences if there are any? >>>> >>>> TIA Ecke > > From the reviews and my memory thereof it follows that surprisingly 18-250 > is better than either of 18-200. All of them being rather weak in general. I > am sure you can find real plenty of (full size) images taken with these > lenses and make your own ultimate choice, Ecke. Personally, I'd consider > going DA 55-300 if you want a long zoom but that can be outside of your > bugdet. Between these three lenses - it is indeed a toss up. If you think > that the repairs will be done properly and a half a year warranty will be > attached to the repaired lens, then may be it is the safest way to proceed.
It's not what you were asking, but "+1": I'm quite happy with the 55-300 that came with my K-x. I think you can pick them up pretty cheaply on the PF marketplace. --------------------------- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
