Hi Scott,
I only have the Sigma AF 28-70/2.8 EX DF so I can't compare it with the
other lenses. Not sure if this is the same as the Aspherical tested on
photodo:
http://www.photodo.com/prod/lens/sigma.shtml#Sigma (a rather poor 3.5)
But it isn't too bad for me, although I'm no expert either. Well built,
reasonably sharp, so-so bokeh, comparatively inexpensive.
http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/index4/05_10_spring/index.htm
A somewhat more generous reviews here:
http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/reviews/sigma2470.htm
http://www.popphoto.com/assets/download/311200313351.pdf
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Jens Bladt wrote:
Scott, I'm not an expert, but, well...
The Pentax FA 24-90mm is excellent (I'm told), but not too fast
The Tokina AT-X Pro II 2.6-2.8 28-70mm is excellent (I am wearing out my
second one now)
The FA* 2.8 28-70mm is supposed to be even better/the best, but rather
expensive.
The Tamron AF 28-75mm 2,8 SP XR Di LD ASL IF Macro is supposed to be
excellent (some PDML'er have praized it)
(The Tamron 3.5-5-6 28-80mm sucks/less than mediocre)
The SMC Pentax -F 4/24-50mm is a very good and compact lens, if you can find
one :-)
The Sigma AF 28-70/2,8 is "only" rated 3,0 a www.Photodo.com, which is
really not too sensational
I would go for the
Tokina AT-X (I got my latets off ebay, brand new for apr 250 USD - great
value for money)
or the
Tamron AF 28-75mm 2,8 SP XR Di, which is not too expensive - apr. 288 Euro
in Germany - provided an FA* 2.8/28-70mm is not an option.
Regards
Jens Bladt
http://www.jensbladt.dk
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Emne: lens enablement
Howdy!
I'm considering enabling myself with a new zoom lens or two. While I
don't really use zooms that much for my personal photography, I've
been offered a handful of wedding jobs and am looking at some faster
(f2.8) lenses. Pentax lenses would normally be my choice, but they
seem to be expensive and rather hard to find these days. Does anyone
have an opinion on zooms in the 24-90mm range (give or take) from
Sigma, Tamron and Tokina?
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