Yup thats why I'm taking the Sigma 100-300 into consideration. I tried shooting with a 70-200 F2.8 last time, its just too short when 50% of the time all the action is happening on the other side of the field. When the action comes nearer, having a zoom is more flexible.
Pentax DA* 300 F4 ED IF SDM or Sigma 100-300 F4 EX DG HSM APO
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Yup thats why I'm taking the Sigma 100-300 into consideration. I tried shooting with a 70-200 F2.8 last time, its just too short when 50% of the time all the action is happening on the other side of the field. When the action comes nearer, having a zoom is more flexible.
If you really need flexibility, get yourself 2 bodies.. 50-135 on 1, and 300 on the other!
Good idea ... but thats about 6k worth of equipment :sweat::sweat:
Saw this thread - Pentax 80-320mm
Do u think this is good one enough for long telephoto zoom? :think:
Do u think this is good one enough for long telephoto zoom? :think:
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It's a pretty decent telephoto zoom, one of the better ones by Pentax. Optically it's comparable to Sigma or Tamron 70-300 equivalent ones, but it only got 1:4 mag ratio. Had the lens before, quite pleased w/ its performance:
For the asking price, I think it's a good deal.
I thought you got yourself a k20d already? And the 50-135? if so, you are looking at 4k worth right? :sticktong
OK ... understood, it's really expensive ... and only if Money isn't holding you back ... :sweat:
Yeah haha... if money no issue, then can get some other lens already. Anyway the results from the 80-320 looks good. I'm just not sure how good it would be in practice. Anyone can loan me to test ? ;p
I would go with the DA*300/4, but my stomach churns when I think of the price.:sweat:
I would snap it up in the blink of an eye if overall price incl. shipping etc were SG$1500-1600. Local price of SG$2300 is waaaaay too expensive.
Are you finally going to buy it from the US or go local?
That's what I am waiting for. Very eagerly, I might add. DA*300/4 is out of my budget, hopefully the 60-250 will fit better.
BTW, does anyone know if the 55-300 is actually available here in SG? I haven't seen a single copy anywhere. :dunno:
I saw the 55-300 at TK. Should be good price knowing they are pretty good with Pentax prices...
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Saw and played it at Alan Photo SLS. Pricey ...
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I think they told me 699 but I can't really remember for certain. Best to give them a call.
In your opinion, is it worth that price?
Check out the prices in US, and do the conversion?
Check out the prices in US, and do the conversion?
No its Canada actually. UPS tracking shows that it will reach Singapore this coming Monday. Hope everything goes smoothly.
That's not what I meant.:sweat:
I wanted to know if the 55-300 was worth SG$700 from a IQ/features/build quality/whatever POV.
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