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Questions about Pentax 18-270 lens

Started May 15, 2016 | Discussions thread
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Questions about Pentax 18-270 lens

Hello Friends,....i enjoy using my two K-50s with the 55-300WR and the 18-135WR lenses. However, I'm not much of a lens changer and often find that 55mm is too tight when I'm carrying the 55-300WR and my other lens is not handy. I plan to buy an 18-250mm or something similar, keeping the 55-300 for my trips to the National Parks.

Several years ago, I used a Sigma 18-250 Macro on a K-50 and liked the results.

I was about ready to order a Sigma 18-250 when I found an open box Pentax 18-270mm for about $35 more. I know this lens was made by Tamron but I could only find one review to read. Like all professional reviews of long zoom lenses, it was not really glowing.

I'm hoping forum members can give me actual user opinions of this Pentax lens, or even recommend something else appropriate.

Thanks!

Jack

Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM Pentax K-50
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