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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:33 am
Post subject: Want advice on Lens for Pentax K100D
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I'm ready to make the switch to Digital SLR. Have been using the Olympus
C2100UZ, 2 MPixl, with 10X stabilized lens. I've been very happy with the
results from image stabilization. Use it a lot for nature photos and the
10X zoom worked real well for me.
The Shake Reduction feature of the Pentax is the main reason I'm opting for
that camera. Was considering a two lens pkg....an
18-50 mm and a 50-200 mm, by Pentax.
Another option presented to me was a Tamron 28-300 mm. That would be about
a 12X zoom and the advantage on not having to bother switching lenses for
different shots. This seems to be best for my needs....unless the more
experienced of you out there have better suggestions.
Thanks,
Bob
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:33 am
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I'm ready to make the switch to Digital SLR. Have been using the Olympus
C2100UZ, 2 MPixl, with 10X stabilized lens. I've been very happy with the
results from image stabilization. Use it a lot for nature photos and the
10X zoom worked real well for me.
The Shake Reduction feature of the Pentax is the main reason I'm opting for
that camera. Was considering a two lens pkg....an
18-50 mm and a 50-200 mm, by Pentax.
Another option presented to me was a Tamron 28-300 mm. That would be about
a 12X zoom and the advantage on not having to bother switching lenses for
different shots. This seems to be best for my needs....unless the more
experienced of you out there have better suggestions.
Thanks,
Bob
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:33 am
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I'm ready to make the switch to Digital SLR. Have been using the Olympus
C2100UZ, 2 MPixl, with 10X stabilized lens. I've been very happy with the
results from image stabilization. Use it a lot for nature photos and the
10X zoom worked real well for me.
The Shake Reduction feature of the Pentax is the main reason I'm opting for
that camera. Was considering a two lens pkg....an
18-50 mm and a 50-200 mm, by Pentax.
Another option presented to me was a Tamron 28-300 mm. That would be about
a 12X zoom and the advantage on not having to bother switching lenses for
different shots. This seems to be best for my needs....unless the more
experienced of you out there have better suggestions.
Thanks,
Bob
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:33 am
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I'm ready to make the switch to Digital SLR. Have been using the Olympus
C2100UZ, 2 MPixl, with 10X stabilized lens. I've been very happy with the
results from image stabilization. Use it a lot for nature photos and the
10X zoom worked real well for me.
The Shake Reduction feature of the Pentax is the main reason I'm opting for
that camera. Was considering a two lens pkg....an
18-50 mm and a 50-200 mm, by Pentax.
Another option presented to me was a Tamron 28-300 mm. That would be about
a 12X zoom and the advantage on not having to bother switching lenses for
different shots. This seems to be best for my needs....unless the more
experienced of you out there have better suggestions.
Thanks,
Bob
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:33 am
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I'm ready to make the switch to Digital SLR. Have been using the Olympus
C2100UZ, 2 MPixl, with 10X stabilized lens. I've been very happy with the
results from image stabilization. Use it a lot for nature photos and the
10X zoom worked real well for me.
The Shake Reduction feature of the Pentax is the main reason I'm opting for
that camera. Was considering a two lens pkg....an
18-50 mm and a 50-200 mm, by Pentax.
Another option presented to me was a Tamron 28-300 mm. That would be about
a 12X zoom and the advantage on not having to bother switching lenses for
different shots. This seems to be best for my needs....unless the more
experienced of you out there have better suggestions.
Thanks,
Bob
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:33 am
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bobmillie <bobmillie.DeleteThis@mn.rr.com> wrote:
> I'm ready to make the switch to Digital SLR. Have been using the Olympus
> C2100UZ, 2 MPixl, with 10X stabilized lens. I've been very happy with the
> results from image stabilization. Use it a lot for nature photos and the
> 10X zoom worked real well for me.
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> The Shake Reduction feature of the Pentax is the main reason I'm opting for
> that camera. Was considering a two lens pkg....an
> 18-50 mm and a 50-200 mm, by Pentax.
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> Another option presented to me was a Tamron 28-300 mm. That would be about
> a 12X zoom and the advantage on not having to bother switching lenses for
> different shots. This seems to be best for my needs....unless the more
> experienced of you out there have better suggestions.
It all depends on what you want to shoot.
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:33 am
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bobmillie <bobmillie DeleteThis @mn.rr.com> wrote:
> I'm ready to make the switch to Digital SLR. Have been using the Olympus
> C2100UZ, 2 MPixl, with 10X stabilized lens. I've been very happy with the
> results from image stabilization. Use it a lot for nature photos and the
> 10X zoom worked real well for me.
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> The Shake Reduction feature of the Pentax is the main reason I'm opting for
> that camera. Was considering a two lens pkg....an
> 18-50 mm and a 50-200 mm, by Pentax.
>
> Another option presented to me was a Tamron 28-300 mm. That would be about
> a 12X zoom and the advantage on not having to bother switching lenses for
> different shots. This seems to be best for my needs....unless the more
> experienced of you out there have better suggestions.
It all depends on what you want to shoot.
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:33 am
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bobmillie <bobmillie.DeleteThis@mn.rr.com> wrote:
> I'm ready to make the switch to Digital SLR. Have been using the Olympus
> C2100UZ, 2 MPixl, with 10X stabilized lens. I've been very happy with the
> results from image stabilization. Use it a lot for nature photos and the
> 10X zoom worked real well for me.
>
> The Shake Reduction feature of the Pentax is the main reason I'm opting for
> that camera. Was considering a two lens pkg....an
> 18-50 mm and a 50-200 mm, by Pentax.
>
> Another option presented to me was a Tamron 28-300 mm. That would be about
> a 12X zoom and the advantage on not having to bother switching lenses for
> different shots. This seems to be best for my needs....unless the more
> experienced of you out there have better suggestions.
It all depends on what you want to shoot.
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:33 am
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bobmillie <bobmillie DeleteThis @mn.rr.com> wrote:
> I'm ready to make the switch to Digital SLR. Have been using the Olympus
> C2100UZ, 2 MPixl, with 10X stabilized lens. I've been very happy with the
> results from image stabilization. Use it a lot for nature photos and the
> 10X zoom worked real well for me.
>
> The Shake Reduction feature of the Pentax is the main reason I'm opting for
> that camera. Was considering a two lens pkg....an
> 18-50 mm and a 50-200 mm, by Pentax.
>
> Another option presented to me was a Tamron 28-300 mm. That would be about
> a 12X zoom and the advantage on not having to bother switching lenses for
> different shots. This seems to be best for my needs....unless the more
> experienced of you out there have better suggestions.
It all depends on what you want to shoot.
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:33 am
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bobmillie <bobmillie DeleteThis @mn.rr.com> wrote:
> I'm ready to make the switch to Digital SLR. Have been using the Olympus
> C2100UZ, 2 MPixl, with 10X stabilized lens. I've been very happy with the
> results from image stabilization. Use it a lot for nature photos and the
> 10X zoom worked real well for me.
>
> The Shake Reduction feature of the Pentax is the main reason I'm opting for
> that camera. Was considering a two lens pkg....an
> 18-50 mm and a 50-200 mm, by Pentax.
>
> Another option presented to me was a Tamron 28-300 mm. That would be about
> a 12X zoom and the advantage on not having to bother switching lenses for
> different shots. This seems to be best for my needs....unless the more
> experienced of you out there have better suggestions.
It all depends on what you want to shoot.
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 6:42 am
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"bobmillie" <bobmillie.RemoveThis@mn.rr.com> wrote in message
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> Another option presented to me was a Tamron 28-300 mm. That would be
> about a 12X zoom and the advantage on not having to bother switching
> lenses for different shots. This seems to be best for my needs....unless
> the more experienced of you out there have better suggestions.
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Why not the Tamron AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro?
http://www.tamron.co.jp/en/news/release_2006/news0914.html
You'd get 13.9x, with wide angle and nearly the same amount of telephoto
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:04 am
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I've got the Sigma 17-70 f2.8-F4.5 and the Pentax 50-200 f4-f5.6 for my
K100D after much research. My priorites were image quality and price but
f2.8 and reasonable macro ability was an attraction also with the Sigma.
With the plentiful white/grey skies here I also had to get lenses with low
purple fringing, the Pentax 18-55 kit lens doesn't do too well in this
respect although it's good as far as 18-55 kit lenses go. This Sigma is
better quality for me than other Sigmas like the 18-125 and 18-50, but it's
best to look at loads of images and make your own mind up.
"bobmillie" <bobmillie RemoveThis @mn.rr.com> wrote in message
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> I'm ready to make the switch to Digital SLR. Have been using the Olympus
> C2100UZ, 2 MPixl, with 10X stabilized lens. I've been very happy with the
> results from image stabilization. Use it a lot for nature photos and the
> 10X zoom worked real well for me.
>
> The Shake Reduction feature of the Pentax is the main reason I'm opting
> for that camera. Was considering a two lens pkg....an
> 18-50 mm and a 50-200 mm, by Pentax.
>
> Another option presented to me was a Tamron 28-300 mm. That would be
> about a 12X zoom and the advantage on not having to bother switching
> lenses for different shots. This seems to be best for my needs....unless
> the more experienced of you out there have better suggestions.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
> Minneapolis, MN, USA
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:04 am
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I've got the Sigma 17-70 f2.8-F4.5 and the Pentax 50-200 f4-f5.6 for my
K100D after much research. My priorites were image quality and price but
f2.8 and reasonable macro ability was an attraction also with the Sigma.
With the plentiful white/grey skies here I also had to get lenses with low
purple fringing, the Pentax 18-55 kit lens doesn't do too well in this
respect although it's good as far as 18-55 kit lenses go. This Sigma is
better quality for me than other Sigmas like the 18-125 and 18-50, but it's
best to look at loads of images and make your own mind up.
"bobmillie" <bobmillie.RemoveThis@mn.rr.com> wrote in message
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> I'm ready to make the switch to Digital SLR. Have been using the Olympus
> C2100UZ, 2 MPixl, with 10X stabilized lens. I've been very happy with the
> results from image stabilization. Use it a lot for nature photos and the
> 10X zoom worked real well for me.
>
> The Shake Reduction feature of the Pentax is the main reason I'm opting
> for that camera. Was considering a two lens pkg....an
> 18-50 mm and a 50-200 mm, by Pentax.
>
> Another option presented to me was a Tamron 28-300 mm. That would be
> about a 12X zoom and the advantage on not having to bother switching
> lenses for different shots. This seems to be best for my needs....unless
> the more experienced of you out there have better suggestions.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
> Minneapolis, MN, USA
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:04 am
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I've got the Sigma 17-70 f2.8-F4.5 and the Pentax 50-200 f4-f5.6 for my
K100D after much research. My priorites were image quality and price but
f2.8 and reasonable macro ability was an attraction also with the Sigma.
With the plentiful white/grey skies here I also had to get lenses with low
purple fringing, the Pentax 18-55 kit lens doesn't do too well in this
respect although it's good as far as 18-55 kit lenses go. This Sigma is
better quality for me than other Sigmas like the 18-125 and 18-50, but it's
best to look at loads of images and make your own mind up.
"bobmillie" <bobmillie.RemoveThis@mn.rr.com> wrote in message
news:jlO6h.14200$fh.13864@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> I'm ready to make the switch to Digital SLR. Have been using the Olympus
> C2100UZ, 2 MPixl, with 10X stabilized lens. I've been very happy with the
> results from image stabilization. Use it a lot for nature photos and the
> 10X zoom worked real well for me.
>
> The Shake Reduction feature of the Pentax is the main reason I'm opting
> for that camera. Was considering a two lens pkg....an
> 18-50 mm and a 50-200 mm, by Pentax.
>
> Another option presented to me was a Tamron 28-300 mm. That would be
> about a 12X zoom and the advantage on not having to bother switching
> lenses for different shots. This seems to be best for my needs....unless
> the more experienced of you out there have better suggestions.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
> Minneapolis, MN, USA
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:04 am
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I've got the Sigma 17-70 f2.8-F4.5 and the Pentax 50-200 f4-f5.6 for my
K100D after much research. My priorites were image quality and price but
f2.8 and reasonable macro ability was an attraction also with the Sigma.
With the plentiful white/grey skies here I also had to get lenses with low
purple fringing, the Pentax 18-55 kit lens doesn't do too well in this
respect although it's good as far as 18-55 kit lenses go. This Sigma is
better quality for me than other Sigmas like the 18-125 and 18-50, but it's
best to look at loads of images and make your own mind up.
"bobmillie" <bobmillie DeleteThis @mn.rr.com> wrote in message
news:jlO6h.14200$fh.13864@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> I'm ready to make the switch to Digital SLR. Have been using the Olympus
> C2100UZ, 2 MPixl, with 10X stabilized lens. I've been very happy with the
> results from image stabilization. Use it a lot for nature photos and the
> 10X zoom worked real well for me.
>
> The Shake Reduction feature of the Pentax is the main reason I'm opting
> for that camera. Was considering a two lens pkg....an
> 18-50 mm and a 50-200 mm, by Pentax.
>
> Another option presented to me was a Tamron 28-300 mm. That would be
> about a 12X zoom and the advantage on not having to bother switching
> lenses for different shots. This seems to be best for my needs....unless
> the more experienced of you out there have better suggestions.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
> Minneapolis, MN, USA
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