Just booked a tour at the Natas Fair, going to Greece for my 2nd honeymoon in May. Planning to bring my new K10D along, but wondering about what lens to bring. Currently I have:
Pentax SMC-M 40-80 f/2.8-4
Tokina 70-210 f/3.5 (manual)
Pentax DA 18-55 f/3.5-5.6
Pentax FA 50 f/1.4
I don't think I want to deal with a manual lens while on holiday, the kit lens is probably too limited. I love my new FA50, nice small and great quality, but primes are probably not suited for holidaying.
So it looks like I may have to consider buying another lens. I'm not on a very tight budget but I don't really with to spend too much since photography is still a new hobby to me and I'm not sure if I'm going to be serious about this for long. If it is a good value then I can probably consider especially if it has its uses after I come back from my holidays.
I've looked around and it seems an 18-200mm lens may be what I'm looking for, perhaps the Tamron one, price on Adorama/B&H seems to be ~$400 before shipping. I've found this on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Tamron-AF-18...hotographic_Accessories?hash=item360135090766 which is ~$385 including shipping but not sure how trustworthy the seller can be. I don't mind a second hand, but not sure how many people have this lens (or perhaps the Sigma version) and looking to sell. I may also consider loaning just for the trip also.
Any advice?
Other lens I can consider maybe? Should I consider buying first hand from a local shop for the warranty? I doubt many of them will have stock for the Pentax mount version though. Maybe should camp the BnS more?
Thanks
Pentax SMC-M 40-80 f/2.8-4
Tokina 70-210 f/3.5 (manual)
Pentax DA 18-55 f/3.5-5.6
Pentax FA 50 f/1.4
I don't think I want to deal with a manual lens while on holiday, the kit lens is probably too limited. I love my new FA50, nice small and great quality, but primes are probably not suited for holidaying.
So it looks like I may have to consider buying another lens. I'm not on a very tight budget but I don't really with to spend too much since photography is still a new hobby to me and I'm not sure if I'm going to be serious about this for long. If it is a good value then I can probably consider especially if it has its uses after I come back from my holidays.
I've looked around and it seems an 18-200mm lens may be what I'm looking for, perhaps the Tamron one, price on Adorama/B&H seems to be ~$400 before shipping. I've found this on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Tamron-AF-18...hotographic_Accessories?hash=item360135090766 which is ~$385 including shipping but not sure how trustworthy the seller can be. I don't mind a second hand, but not sure how many people have this lens (or perhaps the Sigma version) and looking to sell. I may also consider loaning just for the trip also.
Any advice?
Other lens I can consider maybe? Should I consider buying first hand from a local shop for the warranty? I doubt many of them will have stock for the Pentax mount version though. Maybe should camp the BnS more?
Thanks