On Nov 23, 2010, at 9:26 PM, Adam Maas wrote: > On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 8:10 PM, Tanya Love <[email protected]> wrote: >> So I really am needing a good wide angle zoom. I've been procrastinating on >> it for ages and "making do" with my 18-55mm kit lens, but it's not fast >> enough, and optically, could be better too. Sooo, would love to hear your >> words of wisdom in regards to comparing these: >> >> 1. Sigma Lens 20-40mm f/2.8 EX DG ASP - about $400 >> 2. PENTAX-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL[IF]SDM - about $1400 >> 3. Pentax Lens 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF DA - about $1269 >> 4. Sigma Lens 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM - about $927 >> >> Obviously the 20-40 would be a whole lot less in terms of $$ and you usually >> get what you pay for, but I thought I'd throw it out there to see if anyone >> has any experience with it? >> I'm fairly certain that I am set on #2, but interested to here all of your >> feedback first... >> >> Tan.x. >> > > The 20-40 isn't wide at all, I'd skip it (it's intended for a > Full-frame camera) and the 16-50's a general purpose zoom. > > This is one case where I'd unabashedly recommend the Sigma. The 10-20 > f3.5 is simply a better lens than Pentax's good but not exceptional > 12-24 and the Sigma's cheaper as well.
Have you actually tried both? I did a quick and dirty test of the Sigma and found it seriously lacking. LIke most Sigma's it's build quality leaves a lot to be desired. The Pentax 12-24, on the other hand, is an excellent lens. Paul > The only lens in this range > I'd consider over the Sigma is Tokina's incredible 11-16 f2.8 but it's > not available in Pentax mount. > > Don't get me wrong, the 12-24's a good lens (as is the Tokina 12-24 > where the design originates) but the Sigma is definitely better. It's > wider, faster, sharper and has better AF. > > -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. -- 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.
