The general feeling is that the original Tamron/Pentax were dogs. The later Tamron is much better. I know little about the Sigma other than I would never buy a Sigma consumer lens - which this is.
Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fred" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2002 12:26 PM Subject: Pentax FA / Tamron vs Sigma 28-200's > Hello out there in Pentax-Land. > > Does anyone have any experience with both of the following lens > designs, and (if so) could compare them - > > The Pentax FA / Tamron 28-200/3.8-5.6 (I understand that these are > the same lens) > > - versus - > > The Sigma 28-200/3.5-5.6 > > Yes, I understand that these "do-everything" (<g>) lenses are > chock-full of compromises, but nonetheless I am interested in their > comparative optical and build qualities. > > Thanks. > > Fred > >
