Reddit reviews Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Pentax SLR Cameras

We found 3 Reddit comments about Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Pentax SLR Cameras. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

Optimized for use with digital SLR camerasMulti-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghostingMinimum focusing distance is 59 inches at all zoom settingsFeatures 14 lens elements in 10 Groups. This lens has 5 pins.High-performance lens ideal for portraits, sports photography, nature photography

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3 Reddit comments about Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Pentax SLR Cameras:

u/radialbrain · 3 pointsr/pentax

I don't mean to be a party pooper, but amazon has it for $94..
http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-70-300mm-Telephoto-Pentax-Cameras/dp/B000B8T6E2

u/Lootjoy · 1 pointr/photography

Any thoughts on this lens?

Hoping I can pick up one to do macro shots with for under £150.

u/felixenfeu · 1 pointr/photography

Hello.

I recently bought a Pentax K-S2 and I'm very happy about it.

However, the 18-50 kit lens, even tho it's weather sealed, is kinda disappointing, so in addition to a 50mm 1,8 (Which is pretty cheap so I'm not even hesitating), I want to get a telephoto/macro lens as I wanna take pictures of birds, insects, and whatnot.

I'm currently hesitating between these two :

Pentax DA 50-200

and

Tamron 70-300mm

Do you guys have any more suggestions ? There was a Sigma 70-300 too but the tamron seemed better from reading around.

I figured too, since I already am getting a good 50mm, that the 70-300 would be a better fit than the 50-200. IS there any advantages of getting the Pentax instead of Tamron ? Aside from weather sealed body?

I don't have the biggest budget either since it's just a hobby at the moment. Under 500CAD preferably.

Thanks !