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04/25/2007 12:49:24 PM · #1 |
Lots of people shoot with the older version of this lens, wondering whether anyone has the newer version with closer focusing (7 versus 11 inches). Not a true macro (1:3), but better than the old one (1:5).
Considering buying this to replace my kit lens, with better optics and faster. (Tired of waiting for the Pentax/Tamrac 17-50 and don't really want to pay $900 for it, and Tamron's 17-50 2.8 isn't made for Pentax.)
The old 2.8 is around on ebay for $299; the newer version goes for $419 at B&H or Adorama. Trying to decide which to get.
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04/25/2007 01:01:26 PM · #2 |
Nothing wrong with the old version mate, as you say its not TRUE macro anyway.. check out  hanae she just got my old sigi 18-50 f2.8 and hit top slot with it and the D50 top slot on her first entry with it.
Its a tad soft wide open but really kicks in at f4, the only difference with the old and new is price and and few CM's
I reccomend it mate, nice bit of glass |
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