Re: Opinions on standard zooms

2002-04-16 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Monday, April 15, 2002, at 01:23 PM, Brendan wrote: DO NOT GET THAT SIGMA I have the 28-105 f2.8-4 and it optically is very poor, a better choice would be the cheaper 28-105 F4-5.6 sigma which is much better and cheaper. Heh, Brendan's 28-105 f2.8-4 makes lamp posts look like

Re: Opinions on standard zooms

2002-04-16 Thread Flavio Minelli
John Leonard wrote: ... I'm wondering whether that Sigma zoom is a bit too budget. Probably, yes. I'm tempted to replace it with a 28-105 internal-focussing (I just HATE that filter ring turning). Have considered Pentax, Sigma, Tokina and Tamron. I've been satisfied enough with the

Opinions on standard zooms

2002-04-15 Thread John Leonard
I have a Pentax MZ-5n which I use mostly with the Sigma 28-80 F3.5-5.6 Aspherical which I got with the camera. Photos seem to have less punch (particularly when the sun isn't shining) than ones I took on an MZ-50 with standard Pentax 28-70 lens. I'm wondering whether that Sigma zoom is a bit too

Re: Opinions on standard zooms

2002-04-15 Thread Bob Rapp
From: John Leonard [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a Pentax MZ-5n which I use mostly with the Sigma 28-80 F3.5-5.6 Aspherical which I got with the camera. Photos seem to have less punch John, Obviously, you are concerned with quality. Surprise your self and get any of the used single focal

Re: Opinions on standard zooms

2002-04-15 Thread Alin Flaider
John wrote: JL I have a Pentax MZ-5n which I use mostly with the Sigma 28-80 F3.5-5.6 JL Aspherical which I got with the camera. Photos seem to have less punch JL (particularly when the sun isn't shining) than ones I took on an MZ-50 with JL standard Pentax 28-70 lens. No wonder. This

Re: Opinions on standard zooms

2002-04-15 Thread ERNReed
In a message dated 4/15/2002 2:39:57 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a Pentax MZ-5n which I use mostly with the Sigma 28-80 F3.5-5.6 Aspherical which I got with the camera. Photos seem to have less punch (particularly when the sun isn't shining) than ones I took

Re: Opinions on standard zooms

2002-04-15 Thread Joseph Tainter
The following Pentax zooms will fit your budget and are highly regarded: FA 28-70 f4 FA Power Zoom 28-105 f4-5.6 (but try it first, as it is a heavy lens, some feel too heavy on an MZ/ZX body) FA 24-90 (new, and every zoom user seems to want one) You might also look for: FA 28-105 f3.2-4.5?

Re: Opinions on standard zooms

2002-04-15 Thread Brendan
DO NOT GET THAT SIGMA I have the 28-105 f2.8-4 and it optically is very poor, a better choice would be the cheaper 28-105 F4-5.6 sigma which is much better and cheaper. --- John Leonard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a Pentax MZ-5n which I use mostly with the Sigma 28-80 F3.5-5.6