http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/sets/72157637638443905/
First shot got out of order, but they're all here.
All handheld, ISO 200.
Enough contrast and saturation that the airline logo on the tail is clear
enough and the engines are distinct.
But not enough that the bird' feathers are
Good lens!
Jack
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From: CollinB coll...@brendemuehl.net
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Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 11:00 AM
Subject: Birds at a distance + Sigma 70-300 DG APO on K5
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/sets/72157637638443905/
First shot got out
Hi Darren,
I have the Sigma 70-300 /4-5.6 APO DG, I like its sharpness and I made
some very nice macro's with it (it has a macro switch for 200-300mm) It
is bulky but supprisingly light weight.
Recently I did a comparitive test with some lenses a had that covered 200mm.
I took pictures
Thanks for that
Dave
On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 4:47 AM, Jos from Holland
jos_from_holl...@onsnet.nu wrote:
Hi Darren,
I have the Sigma 70-300 /4-5.6 APO DG, I like its sharpness and I made some
very nice macro's with it (it has a macro switch for 200-300mm) It is bulky
but supprisingly light
David,
No personal experience, but it looks like quite a bargain at $199 if
it is this lens:
http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/sigma/sigma70300mmf45.6dgmacro/
I'd make sure that you were getting the APO lens. They make a similar non-APO
Darren
This is the one here.:
http://www.henrys.com/662-SIGMA-70-300MM-F4-5-6-PENTAX-APO-DG-MAC.aspx
Dave
On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 2:22 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote:
David,
No personal experience, but it looks like quite a bargain at $199 if
it is this lens:
Seesm the BH folks like this better then the Amazon folk.:-)
Its a 4.5-5.6 of course its bad in low light, so is my 50-200.:-)
Dave
On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 2:22 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote:
David,
No personal experience, but it looks like quite a bargain at $199 if
it is this
I have heard so much bad about Stigma electronics the past couple of years
that I would avoid them just out of principle.
Sincerely,
Collin Brendemuehl
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On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 1:38 PM, Collin Brendemuehl
coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote:
I have heard so much bad about Stigma electronics the past couple of years
that I would avoid them just out of principle.
I like persons better than principles, and I like persons with no
principles better than
Forgot: Also wanted to include a link to a Flickr group devoted to
this lens (more images to judge from)
http://www.flickr.com/groups/_sigma_af_70-300mm_f4-56_dg_apo_macro/
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I have heard so much bad about Stigma electronics the past couple of years
that I would avoid them just out of principle.
Sincerely,
Collin Brendemuehl
I have 4 Sigman lenses, 300mm f/2.8, 30mm f/1.4, 10-20mm zoom 50-500
Bigma. I would rate the first two
I have the 30mm F1.4 and it’s difficult but awfully nice, I mean *awfully* nice.
For example, see
http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/201x/2011/10/13/Pictures-of-Wata
So, easy, just ignore the zoom and buy a prime. Problem solved! -T
On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 3:42 PM, John Sessoms
I have the 50/1.4. It is big and heavy, but is a very good fast normal lens.
The 30/1.4 is better in the center than the edges, but I rarely care about the
edges. Who shoots landscapes at f/1.4 anyway?
I don't have any bad Sigma lenses, but their build quality and reliability
are suspect, and
Hello everyone! I would like to know how a Pentax 70-210mm qualifiy by
comparison to a Sigma 70-300 Apo for Pentax? Any ideas? Thank you all.
Gaetan B.
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comparison to a Sigma 70-300 Apo for Pentax? Any ideas? Thank you all.
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The A70~210 f/4 produces extremely sharp images and in macro mode, is amazing.
Would be difficult to beat!
Jack
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Subject: Pentax 70-210 and Sigma 70-300 Apo comparison ([EMAIL PROTECTED
built like a tank, (with one
significant internal weak point unfortunately).
Gaetan Beauchamp wrote:
Hello everyone! I would like to know how a Pentax 70-210mm qualifiy by
comparison to a Sigma 70-300 Apo for Pentax? Any ideas? Thank you all.
Gaetan B.
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P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
(with one significant internal weak point unfortunately).
What is it?
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John Whittingham wrote:
On Tue, 06 May 2008 08:34:08 -0400, P. J. Alling wrote
Gaetan Beauchamp wrote:
Hello everyone! I would like to know how a Pentax 70-210mm qualifiy by
comparison to a Sigma 70-300 Apo for Pentax? Any ideas? Thank you all.
Gaetan B.
I can't say much about
On Tue, May 6, 2008 at 10:37 AM, Ralf R. Radermacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
(with one significant internal weak point unfortunately).
What is it?
Ralf
Its left leg is shorter then the right one.;-)
Sorry.
My 70-210 F4 has a bit of zoom creep,
On Tue, May 6, 2008 at 10:52 AM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Not catastrophic, but even greater (and potentially
catastrophic) damage can be done through ham-fisted disassembly.
Those swine.
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Gaetan Beauchamp wrote:
Hello everyone! I would like to know how a Pentax 70-210mm qualifiy by
comparison to a Sigma 70-300 Apo for Pentax? Any ideas? Thank you all.
Gaetan B.
cant say anything about the 70-210, but the Sigma 70-300 APO is sharp
lens considering the price tag
wrote:
Hello everyone! I would like to know how a Pentax 70-210mm qualifiy
by
comparison to a Sigma 70-300 Apo for Pentax? Any ideas? Thank you
all.
Gaetan B.
I can't say much about the Sigma, but the F 70-210 4~5.6 produces
about the sharpest pictures I get from any zoom I own
I get from any zoom I own, except for
maybe the Fa 20-35. It's also built like a tank, (with one
significant internal weak point unfortunately).
Gaetan Beauchamp wrote:
Hello everyone! I would like to know how a Pentax 70-210mm qualifiy by
comparison to a Sigma 70-300 Apo
See my post in reply to John Whittingham.
Ralf R. Radermacher wrote:
P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
(with one significant internal weak point unfortunately).
What is it?
Ralf
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Well a good repair can save your bacon.
David J Brooks wrote:
On Tue, May 6, 2008 at 10:52 AM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Not catastrophic, but even greater (and potentially
catastrophic) damage can be done through ham-fisted disassembly.
Those swine.
Dave
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The Sigma is so weak at the long end that (in the sample I had) images
appeared out of focus.
People usually recommend Tamron's version of the same telezoom. But both
will be outperformed by Pentax's forthcoming DA 55-300 and DA* 60-250 F4.
The SMC F 70-210 is quite good, but I haven't tried
heard that rumor several times but never actually saw one that had that
softness at the long end. so it seems i gut lucky.
The Tamron AFAIK is a fine lense if you dont mind some CA's
The Sigma is so weak at the long end that (in the sample I had) images
appeared out of focus.
People usually
wrote:
Hello everyone! I would like to know how a Pentax 70-210mm qualifiy by
comparison to a Sigma 70-300 Apo for Pentax? Any ideas? Thank you all.
Gaetan B.
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Hi
I've owned several variations of the Sigma 70-300, DL, APO Macro, APO Macro
Super etc. all were soft at the edge of the frame at 300mm and CA is evident,
unlike some of the better APO (EX)lenses where CA's are negligible. IIRC the
F70-210 performed better at 200mm than any Sigma I tried
It's in excellent condition, comes with original front rear caps,
macro setting from 200-300mm, gets up to 1:2 magnification. $100USD +
Shipping.
email me off list, see below! :) thanks.
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For sale:
1. SMC Pentax-FA 1:1.4 50mm. Excellent to LN
condition. Everything works perfectly. AF very fast on
my PZ-1p. Inside very clean, no dust, haze, or fungus.
Glass perfect except a tiny scratch on the front
element(if I didn't tell you, you wouldn't even notice
it). There are several
The Sigma AF Teleconverter is X1.4. Thanks.
Yong
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For sale:
1. SMC Pentax-FA 1:1.4 50mm. Excellent to LN
condition. Everything works perfectly. AF very fast
on
my PZ-1p. Inside very clean, no dust, haze, or
fungus.
Glass perfect except a tiny
This one time, at band camp, Yong Yang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
5. Pentax Cable Switch F. Like new condition. Works
perfectly. Box and manual included. Ask for US$18.00
plus shipping.
Will this work on the *ist range?
Kind regards
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New low price!
Pentax Autofocus Sigma 70-300 f4-5.6 APO MACRO with
hood
US$80 plus postage
http://www.pbase.com/image/39375702
http://www.pbase.com/image/39375642
PayPal ok, but money order preferred
Wendy
Ottawa, Canada
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Hi All,
I have for sale:
SMCP-FA 28-105mm f/3.2-4.5 AL IF Autofocus Lens
complete with hood original caps. Excellent
condition.
$150 plus shipping
Sigma 70-300 f4-5.6 APO MACRO Super with hood. Good
condition. Zoom feels a little stiff compared to some
others I own.
$100 plus shipping
wendy beard wrote:
Hi All,
I have for sale:
SMCP-FA 28-105mm f/3.2-4.5 AL IF Autofocus Lens
complete with hood original caps. Excellent
condition.
$150 plus shipping
Is this the good version of this lens? I know there were several versions.
Thanks,
rg
Sigma 70-300 f4-5.6 APO MACRO Super
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wendy beard wrote:
Hi All,
I have for sale:
SMCP-FA 28-105mm f/3.2-4.5 AL IF Autofocus Lens
complete with hood original caps. Excellent
condition.
$150 plus shipping
Is this the good version of this lens? I know there
were several
-5.6 vs Sigma 70-300/4-5.6 comparison
Takes the place of the ATX 100-300 when I don't feel like lugging
quite that much weight.
Any preliminary thoughts on how the F 100-300/4-5.6 compares to the
ATX 100-300/4, Don?
Fred
Haven't run them side by side but my feeling is that the ATX
easily wins out in contrast at the long end and also has more
pleasing OOF highlights. The ATX is most likely a bit sharper too.
The F was however run wide open, or nearly so, the whole time.
With that taken into account it did a
Takes the place of the ATX 100-300 when I don't feel like lugging
quite that much weight.
Any preliminary thoughts on how the F 100-300/4-5.6 compares to the
ATX 100-300/4, Don?
Fred
On Sat, 20 Nov 2004 20:11:06 -0600, Don Sanderson wrote:
Just recieved the Pentax lens today and did a little On Location
comparison to my Sigma 70-300 DL Macro Super.
If anyone else wants an F 100-300/4.5-5.6 let me know. I have one
that's been supplanted by primes in the same range that's
Does anyone have experience of the newer (APO Macro Super II) version
of this lens? How does it compare to its predecessor (the APO Macro
Super, not the DLs)?
Has anyone seen any reviews for either of these too? I am interested
in sharpness wide-open, flare control, distortions (where I can be
On Thu, 29 Jul 2004, jtainter wrote:
Just trying to widen the search for a long travel-zoom, as I cannot readily find
the SMC-F
KEH lists two of them at $159.
Thanks. I am in the UK and I would not like to be hit with customs
duty.
Kostas
: jeudi 29 juillet 2004 19:53
À : [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Objet : Re: Sigma 70-300 APO Macro Super (II)
On Thu, 29 Jul 2004, jtainter wrote:
Just trying to widen the search for a long travel-zoom, as I cannot
readily find the SMC-F
KEH lists two of them at $159.
Thanks. I am in the UK and I would
BTW, anybody knows a rough estimate about amount of
taxes a pruchase from the
US (e.g. from KEH) would take when arriving in EU ?
I guess the local VAT is a minimum, but is there
anything else ?
Thibouille
VAT+custom fees. Custom fees depend on what you are
buying (lens, lens accessory or
VAT+custom fees. Custom fees depend on what you are
buying (lens, lens accessory or camera etc). It
usually is about 3-6% or something. Ask the custom
office of your home town. They include the shipping
costs to the selling price for calculation of both VAT
and custom fees.
Ouch! What,
Enjoy,
I will :'( ..
Well buying on EBay from the US is quite not that
easy for Europeans I
think. A pity!
Thibouille
Not necessarily. In some cases it is still worth it.
This is since of the currently quite low Dollar-Euro
exchanre rate and because of huge price differences
for some
On Thu, 29 Jul 2004, alexanderkrohe wrote:
Not necessarily. In some cases it is still worth it.
This is since of the currently quite low Dollar-Euro
exchanre rate and because of huge price differences
for some (expensive) items between Europe and the
US/Canada.
What happens when the used
What happens when the used item you buy is not up to
scratch and you
want to return it? Do you pay tax and customs in the
originating
country?
Kostas
No. Only when you deal within the EU you pay VAT in
the originating country (and no custom fees). BH and
Adorama etc. price lists are without
Sigma does not recommend TC use with this zoom.
I've tried a decent Vivitar 2X Macro TC behind it
near 300mm. Very soft.
-Lon
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I have the Sigma 70-300mm APO Zoom. I would like to put lens converter
behind it, probably a 1.4 or 1.7 so I can try to preserve AF. My
. $175.
Sigma 70-300 f4-5.6 zoom. Looks fine, I've never taken a photo with it. $75.
Manfrotto 3420 telephoto lens support. Just what you need for that FA* 300/4
with no tripod mount. Near perfect condition, with box. $40.
All prices include shipping to 48 states. Inquire for elsewhere.
TERMS: All
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From: Bob Keefer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 15, 2002 10:09 AM
Subject: FS: PZ-1p, PZ-20, 28-105, sigma 70-300
For sale:
PZ-1p body: Good user condition, everything works, no problems that I'm
aware of. Missing the (very loseable) little black
looks like no one has these :(
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To: Brendan Bhagan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: smilephotovideo Order #16257
Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2002 12:57:16 -0800
We are out of stock of the
After a long search I found they have ( had ) them in
stock, I'm waiting for confirmation but I already
placed my order :-) BH, adorama, camera world, henrys,
mcbain and focuscamera could not get them
http://wwwsmilephotovideocom/detailscfm?store=photocategory=Filtersitemno=SG58CUL
70-300 APO close up adaptor
I have been looking for a while and I have yet to find anyone who stocks this
adaptor, Gentec in Canada doesn't even carry it, and BH and most other large mail
order shops in the USA are out of stock, anyone know one of these kicking around
anywhere.
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Raimo Korhonen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Never heard about this adaptor - what is it?
It's a filter type close-up lens (58mm thread). It's a multicoated,
two-element, achromatic type, about 1.6 diopter. I have one that I use on my
75mm and 200mm lenses on my Pentax 645. Really quite good for
. tammikuuta 2002 18:58
Aihe: Re: Vs: Sigma 70-300 APO close up adaptor
Raimo Korhonen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Never heard about this adaptor - what is it?
It's a filter type close-up lens (58mm thread). It's a multicoated,
two-element, achromatic type, about 1.6 diopter. I have one that I use on my
75mm
I'm still trying to find one. It was made to work with
the 1:2 macro
mode on the sigma 70-300 giving it 1:1.1 . like the
300mm for macro
since it allows me alot of room for lighting and to
keep my distance
for potentially dangerous ( bees ) creatures.
--- Raimo Korhonen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote
I have been looking for a while and I have yet to find
anyone who stocks this adaptor, Gentec in Canada
doesn't even carry it, and BH and most other large
mail order shops in the USA are out of stock, anyone
know one of these kicking around anywhere.
For those of you who know the above lens, is the Super model worth the extra $50?
What differences in
performance are there? I know about the two extra SLD elements in the Super version,
but does that make
that much of a difference in the images?
Thanks in advance!
Later,
Gary
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