Omigosh, I just discovered the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX APO IF listed on the Adorama site for only USD$649!! That's quite alot cheaper than B&H, I wonder why that would be?!?
I also just discovered that Pentax has a Pentax SMCP-FA 28-70mm f/2.8 AL and a Pentax SMCP-FA 80-200mm f/2.8 ED (IF) but at USD$979 and USD$1349, I am sad to say that they are out of my reach. What a shame! Does anyone know how the Pentax versions weigh up to the Tamron/Sigma/Tokina versions? Does anyone know anyone who is trying to sell any versions of these lenses in the US used? TIA, tan. -----Original Message----- From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, 24 March 2004 1:03 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: USA shopping list... So, here is my shopping list for my trip: 1. *ist D battery grip (B&H USD$169.95) 2. Pentax DA 16-45 (already "ordered" thanks to Stan) 3. Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR DI MACRO (B&H USD$319) OR Tokina 28-70mm f/2.8 ATX Pro-SV (B&H USD$279) OR Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF (B&H USD $399). 4. Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX APO IF (B&H USD$739) OR Tokina AF 80-200mm f/2.8 AT-X 828AF Pro (B&H USD $599) 5. DVD burner of some description. So, I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice on which would be the wisest purchases? The Tokina versions are obviously cheaper, but I have heard good things about the Tokina lenses - anyone own either of these? I have never owned a Tokina lens so really have nothing to go buy. I have, however, always been extremely happy with my Tamron and Sigma purchases... You know something just occurred to me - it was only a few weeks back that I was thinking to myself "If I got to go to GFM I wouldn't want to go without an *ist D, but there is no way I'll be able to afford either". I just looked at my website and noticed that I had said last year that I was "hoping to be shooting weddings digitally by May or June of 2004". I am so proud to have realised that I have completely exceeded my expectations! Not only did I have my *ist D by mid-February, but I have also purchased accessories and CF cards, the Olympus E-10 (so I have TWO DSLRs!), a laptop, a new tripod, 2 x reflector kits, new camera bag and luggage, a new PC, three new lenses and a flash gun, will be going to the US AND making some major purchases whilst I am there! I am amazed by what I have "achieved" as opposed to what I had HOPED to achieve by this time this year. These were all things that I thought were total pipe dreams this time last year! And the best part is that I have paid for everything myself - no finance companies, loans, leasing etc involved - all cash, all up front. Now, if I could only start paying myself a salary.... ;-) tan.
