Earlier this year bought a Pentax K100D camera kit at the Ritz GoB for $235. Been looking for a Zoom lens for awhile but on eBay they sell for at least $120.
If you just need some alternative lenses, or if you're looking to do things as cheaply as possible, this is a fine deal. But keep in mind that most Pentax-branded lenses will retain most of their value in resale; they're not like most technology that loses half its value the week after it comes out. These lenses don't have particularly desirable characteristics, and while Sigma is a fine brand, simply not being Pentax will hurt their resale value should you decide to upgrade later. That said, they're so cheap, you might just be able to resell them and recoup the cost anyway.
Again, this is a fine purchase if you're starting out or just want to experiment, but high quality glass is usually worth the investment.
Just So you know, You will have to operate in manual mode when using this lens. Notice there is no "A" on the aperture ring to set it for use on your camera, which means that the camera can not automatically adjust the exposure in program mode or aperture or shutter priority mode. you have to manually set the aperture by twisting the aperture ring to the appropriate F-stop, than pick a shutter speed for proper exposure. You exposure compensation dial won't work either. I have a similiar Tamron lens I use on my Pentax K-10. Also, Auto focus may or may not work, on mine I have to use manual focus as well. Pictures are fine looking. Good Price, just be prepared to go manual.
zorobabel
Member
posted: Sep. 18, 2009 @ 12:06p
The way I see it, the 28-80 is a waste of money. You'd be better of putting the 99 bucks towards a sigma 70-300 APO or tamron 70-300 DI or even buy a used one of these for that amount...
zorobabel said: The way I see it, the 28-80 is a waste of money. You'd be better of putting the 99 bucks towards a sigma 70-300 APO or tamron 70-300 DI or even buy a used one of these for that amount...
Sell the 28-80 on eBay for about $40, and you still have the camera bag and 70-300 for about $65.
moveover said: zorobabel said: The way I see it, the 28-80 is a waste of money. You'd be better of putting the 99 bucks towards a sigma 70-300 APO or tamron 70-300 DI or even buy a used one of these for that amount...
Sell the 28-80 on eBay for about $40, and you still have the camera bag and 70-300 for about $65.
I can't vouch for the Pentax version, but the Minolta version of the 28-80 is a very good and affordable alternative to a real macro prime lens. It has a switch to do 1:2 macro at 80mm, which gives you very close minimum focus distance. It is not a very sharp as a zoom, but quite sharp as a macro.
zorobabel said: The way I see it, the 28-80 is a waste of money. You'd be better of putting the 99 bucks towards a sigma 70-300 APO or tamron 70-300 DI or even buy a used one of these for that amount...
Care to elaborate? what's wrong with a 28-80mm lens? Or are you talking about this one in particular?
I didn't go for the Minolta kit but I found "Quantaray 261660237 2x AF Tele-Converter for Minolta" for $48~ plus shipping totaling $57.49 and went for that instead. I have a Sony A350. I think it the teleconverter would work with my A350. If anyone knows it won't please let me know. Thanks.
EDIT: I forgot the coupon code so I cancelled and re-ordered. It came out to $52.63 including shipping.
I got the 28-80mm at Ritz for $18 during the clearance. It's what you would expect from a cheap Sigma lens (I love Sigma's high end stuff, but the low end stuff...ehh). In actuality, you can get some decent pics out of it in outside / moderate light levels. It's an odd lens in that I actually found the sweet spot to not be at f/8 but actually at f/11 (I think it was f/11). Basically, it's worth is in the fact that it does close focus and will take a reasonably sharp picture as long as you don't expect much out of it.
I have no experience with the other lens so I can't say. I will say that you will probably get what you pay for. 2 low to moderate performing lenses for $100.
...personally, I would be happier spending the $100 on some old used manual vivitar lenses or something of the sort, but I also don't mind manual focus.
The Quantarray 19-35 for Minolta AF , which should fit Sony, looks promising as a full-frame wide angle lens. Unfortunately, the full frame A850 costs $2000...
vcarpio
Happy Member
posted: Sep. 18, 2009 @ 11:13p
zklopman said: The Quantarray 19-35 for Minolta AF , which should fit Sony, looks promising as a full-frame wide angle lens. Unfortunately, the full frame A850 costs $2000...
Would the autofocus work with the Sony Alpha? I am so tempted...
zorobabel said: The way I see it, the 28-80 is a waste of money. You'd be better of putting the 99 bucks towards a sigma 70-300 APO or tamron 70-300 DI or even buy a used one of these for that amount...
A lie if ever be told. While true 70-300mm be better for spotting ships to plunder from a distance, once ye sack said ship ye will wish to record the booty for posterity and upload to the net of inter so ye wench will believe you are actually at work. In such case, the 28-80 be much better for closeups of the pillaged doubloons and jewels as it be macro. As well, it be a right faster lens for taking photos below decks in subdued light. And, ye will use the 28-80 much more, as with the digital factor it be equal to a 43-128mm film lens and is shorter so ye don't be banging 'gainst ye peg leg while on holiday with ye brood.
joonbug2 said: Does anyone know of a deal like this for Nikon lenses? They have just the 70-300mm for the Nikon, listed with free shipping YMMV so after the 10% it would be $68
moveover said: joonbug2 said: Does anyone know of a deal like this for Nikon lenses? They have just the 30-700mm for the Nikon, listed with free shipping YMMV so after the 10% it would be $68
wei2cool said: moveover said: joonbug2 said: Does anyone know of a deal like this for Nikon lenses? They have just the 30-700mm for the Nikon, listed with free shipping YMMV so after the 10% it would be $68
why im I reading this? why do i have an idea of buying pentax to try it out? why why why? why should I care about camera and lens? when i'm so broke why why why
No it is Macro Super their 505 lens. It is the DL not the DG. The lenses in my kit were the 659 and 505 to get the part # you have to add 109 for the Pentax mount i.e 505109
Here is the Sigma list: http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_chart_discontinued.asp
Could someone received the Pentax lens confirm whether there is "A" on the aperture ring? I don't want to lose the ablity to do aperture priority. thanks.
Falcon27
Senior Member
posted: Sep. 21, 2009 @ 10:15a
Ready to pull the trigger, but: "Sorry, Product is Out-Of-Stock" (Pentax Mt.)
Soltek
Senior Member
posted: Sep. 22, 2009 @ 10:11a
This lens actually is made by Tokina, its Nikon mount got very good review, do not know about A mount though.
zklopman said: The Quantarray 19-35 for Minolta AF , which should fit Sony, looks promising as a full-frame wide angle lens. Unfortunately, the full frame A850 costs $2000...
yachty said: zorobabel said: The way I see it, the 28-80 is a waste of money. You'd be better of putting the 99 bucks towards a sigma 70-300 APO or tamron 70-300 DI or even buy a used one of these for that amount...
A lie if ever be told. While true 70-300mm be better for spotting ships to plunder from a distance, once ye sack said ship ye will wish to record the booty for posterity and upload to the net of inter so ye wench will believe you are actually at work. In such case, the 28-80 be much better for closeups of the pillaged doubloons and jewels as it be macro. As well, it be a right faster lens for taking photos below decks in subdued light. And, ye will use the 28-80 much more, as with the digital factor it be equal to a 43-128mm film lens and is shorter so ye don't be banging 'gainst ye peg leg while on holiday with ye brood.
One of THE best posts of NTLAP day/week. Thanks for making me laugh.
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