Looking around for a zoom lens for zoo outings, concerts (for kids; may be able to use flash). Have found three options that are possible:
1) Pentax DA* 60-250mm F4: Likes - It's a DA*, zoom range more than 4X, Not like: Price
2) Tamron 70-200mm F2.8: Good reviews, better IQ than Sigma, cheaper than DA* and faster. Not like: narrower zoom range than DA*, slow AF?
3) Sigma 70-200mm F2.8: Good reviews, faster AF than Tamron, cheaper than DA*and faster. Not like: poorer IQ than Tamron, narrower zoom range than DA*
Would like to hear from you guys for any comments and tips. I am currently using a travel lens and 18-55 kit lens. Have deceided on 17-50mm Tamron f2.8 to upgrade from my kit lens.
Thanks in advance.
1) Pentax DA* 60-250mm F4: Likes - It's a DA*, zoom range more than 4X, Not like: Price
2) Tamron 70-200mm F2.8: Good reviews, better IQ than Sigma, cheaper than DA* and faster. Not like: narrower zoom range than DA*, slow AF?
3) Sigma 70-200mm F2.8: Good reviews, faster AF than Tamron, cheaper than DA*and faster. Not like: poorer IQ than Tamron, narrower zoom range than DA*
Would like to hear from you guys for any comments and tips. I am currently using a travel lens and 18-55 kit lens. Have deceided on 17-50mm Tamron f2.8 to upgrade from my kit lens.
Thanks in advance.