On Sep 28, 2007, at 12:19 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Rick, I have Pentax 17-28... I have learned that there is Sigma 14/2.8 > and Tamron 14/2.8 both AF, full frame (Tamron?) rectilinear lenses. > Sigma can be had for $900 new from B&J or Adorama. > > Question is how to I make sure that I get a good sample and which > one do > I choose?
I once tested the Sigma 14 on my Canon 10D and found it awful. I'd forgotten about the Tamron 14mm ... Never did find one to look at, but a couple of people on DPReview responded that it was a pretty good performer. Finding one now might prove challenging as I think they are out of production. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

