Re: Tamron or Sigma 18-200 vs Pentax 18-250
Yes they are. They are expensive though and you're required to disable Pentax SR (quite obvious). I dunno their optical performance though. http://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/Sigma-18-250mm-F3.5-6.3-DC-OS-HSM-for-Pentax.html http://www.sigmaphoto.com/shop/multipurpose-zoom-lenses 2010/9/4, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: From: Thibouille Mmm what about newer Sigma 18-200 and 18-250 with IS built-in? Those are maybe better ? Are they available with in lens IS for Pentax or Sony mounts? -- 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. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille/Thibs -- Photo: K-7, Sigma 28/1.8 macro, FA50/1.4, DA40Ltd, K30/2.8, DA16-45, DA50-135, DA50-200, 360FGZ ... Laptop: Macbook 13 Unibody SnowLeo/Win7 Programing: Delphi 2009 -- 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.
Re: Tamron or Sigma 18-200 vs Pentax 18-250
Thanks Toine and Adam, I'll give them the go ahead then. Cheers Ecke 2010/9/3 Adam Maas a...@mawz.ca: 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 Neither the Tamron nor the Sigma 18-200's are worth bothering with. If you're going to replace the Pentax 18-250, get the Tamron 18-250, it's the same lens. -Adam -- 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.
Re: Tamron or Sigma 18-200 vs Pentax 18-250
Mmm what about newer Sigma 18-200 and 18-250 with IS built-in? Those are maybe better ? 2010/9/3 Adam Maas a...@mawz.ca: 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 Neither the Tamron nor the Sigma 18-200's are worth bothering with. If you're going to replace the Pentax 18-250, get the Tamron 18-250, it's the same lens. -Adam -- 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. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille/Thibs -- Photo: K-7, Sigma 28/1.8 macro, FA50/1.4, DA40Ltd, K30/2.8, DA16-45, DA50-135, DA50-200, 360FGZ ... Laptop: Macbook 13 Unibody SnowLeo/Win7 Programing: Delphi 2009 -- 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.
Re: Tamron or Sigma 18-200 vs Pentax 18-250
Naah, the Pentax 18-250 is good enough by quite a tall margin given its excessive range. My main concern was cost/risk balance and I figured getting a new Spamron with a 5 year warranty for the price of repairing a 32 months old out of warranty Pentax might not be a bad trade if the Spamron was optically comparable. I'd happily give up 50 mm for that and crop a little more. I have to buy something seriously longer at some point anyway. Cheers Ecke 2010/9/3 Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com: Mmm what about newer Sigma 18-200 and 18-250 with IS built-in? Those are maybe better ? 2010/9/3 Adam Maas a...@mawz.ca: 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 Neither the Tamron nor the Sigma 18-200's are worth bothering with. If you're going to replace the Pentax 18-250, get the Tamron 18-250, it's the same lens. -Adam -- 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.
Re: Tamron or Sigma 18-200 vs Pentax 18-250
Fine then. Btw Ecke, did you get my 'Rats mail'? ;) 2010/9/3 eckinator eckina...@gmail.com: Naah, the Pentax 18-250 is good enough by quite a tall margin given its excessive range. My main concern was cost/risk balance and I figured getting a new Spamron with a 5 year warranty for the price of repairing a 32 months old out of warranty Pentax might not be a bad trade if the Spamron was optically comparable. I'd happily give up 50 mm for that and crop a little more. I have to buy something seriously longer at some point anyway. Cheers Ecke 2010/9/3 Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com: Mmm what about newer Sigma 18-200 and 18-250 with IS built-in? Those are maybe better ? 2010/9/3 Adam Maas a...@mawz.ca: 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 Neither the Tamron nor the Sigma 18-200's are worth bothering with. If you're going to replace the Pentax 18-250, get the Tamron 18-250, it's the same lens. -Adam -- 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. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille/Thibs -- Photo: K-7, Sigma 28/1.8 macro, FA50/1.4, DA40Ltd, K30/2.8, DA16-45, DA50-135, DA50-200, 360FGZ ... Laptop: Macbook 13 Unibody SnowLeo/Win7 Programing: Delphi 2009 -- 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.
Re: Tamron or Sigma 18-200 vs Pentax 18-250
2010/9/3 Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com: Fine then. Btw Ecke, did you get my 'Rats mail'? ;) Yes I did =) Will take me a moment to answer though -- 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.
Re: Tamron or Sigma 18-200 vs Pentax 18-250
No prob, take your time ;) 2010/9/3 eckinator eckina...@gmail.com: 2010/9/3 Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com: Fine then. Btw Ecke, did you get my 'Rats mail'? ;) Yes I did =) Will take me a moment to answer though -- 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. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille/Thibs -- Photo: K-7, Sigma 28/1.8 macro, FA50/1.4, DA40Ltd, K30/2.8, DA16-45, DA50-135, DA50-200, 360FGZ ... Laptop: Macbook 13 Unibody SnowLeo/Win7 Programing: Delphi 2009 -- 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.
Re: Tamron or Sigma 18-200 vs Pentax 18-250
On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 8:46 AM, eckinatoreckina...@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. Boris -- 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.
Re: Tamron or Sigma 18-200 vs Pentax 18-250
On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 5:16 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 8:46 AM, eckinatoreckina...@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.
Re: Tamron or Sigma 18-200 vs Pentax 18-250
From: Thibouille Mmm what about newer Sigma 18-200 and 18-250 with IS built-in? Those are maybe better ? Are they available with in lens IS for Pentax or Sony mounts? -- 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.
Re: Tamron or Sigma 18-200 vs Pentax 18-250
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 Neither the Tamron nor the Sigma 18-200's are worth bothering with. If you're going to replace the Pentax 18-250, get the Tamron 18-250, it's the same lens. -Adam -- 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.
Tamron or Sigma 18-200 vs Pentax 18-250
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 -- 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.
Re: Tamron or Sigma 18-200 vs Pentax 18-250
I would repair the 18-250. If you don't, send it to me! Toine On 1 September 2010 14:46, 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 -- 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. -- 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.
