I can well you a really cheap FA 20-35 that no longer focuses correctly ;-)
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From: "P. J. Alling" <webstertwenty...@gmail.com>
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Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:10:17
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Subject: Re: wide angle zoom comparison...
I don't have any experience with any of those lenses, but you really
seem to have three different classes of lens based on AOV. A Wide to
Normal, a wider to telephoto and two ultra wides. Right now I only have
the equivalent of the Wide to Normal, (Pentax FA 20-35mm), most times I
don't find I need anything wider. You might want to look at it as an
alternative to the Sigma 20-40. The Pentax is a stop slower but it's
sharp with great contrast and very high resolution. The only problem is
that it's no longer available new, though that usually means you can
pick one up for about $300 US. KEH actually has one in stock now,
though shipping to Australia might be problematic.
On 11/23/2010 8:10 PM, Tanya Love wrote:
> So I really am needing a good wide angle zoom. I've been procrastinating on
> it for ages and "making do" with my 18-55mm kit lens, but it's not fast
> enough, and optically, could be better too. Sooo, would love to hear your
> words of wisdom in regards to comparing these:
>
> 1. Sigma Lens 20-40mm f/2.8 EX DG ASP - about $400
> 2. PENTAX-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL[IF]SDM - about $1400
> 3. Pentax Lens 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF DA - about $1269
> 4. Sigma Lens 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM - about $927
>
> Obviously the 20-40 would be a whole lot less in terms of $$ and you usually
> get what you pay for, but I thought I'd throw it out there to see if anyone
> has any experience with it?
> I'm fairly certain that I am set on #2, but interested to here all of your
> feedback first...
>
> Tan.x.
>
>
> Tanya Love
> Photographer
>
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>
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