Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > 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 >
They're still listed as current production on Tamron's site. I've been mulling one actually, the local pusher has 3 used ones in excellent condition for a reasonable price, but I'm thinking a Mamiya 35/3.5 N would be a distinctly better choice (I'm thinking of getting out of 35mm entirely) -Adam -- 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.
