Yes, by selecting fine lenses and accessories I improved my results a lot (DA 16-45, FA 50/1,4 and Sigma 70-200/2.8 DG + Manfrotto 559B monopod for low-light shots).
I believe that when all Saints in Heaven help (sharp lens, good contrast light, steady camera, careful focus, etc.) you can have very nice results. However, a lighter anti-alias filter would help in less than ideal conditions (=lower contrast), when other cameras still perform fine and the *ist D "looses" more resolution and detail than them. That's my experience. Dario ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 10:10 PM Subject: Re: Pentax *ist D - Soft images ??? > Isn't it true that the results are subject to the lens being used? I > thought I remember reading that the Pentax tests were done with the J > 18-45. I've made some 12 x18 prints of finely detailed subjects shot > with some of my favorite lenses, like the K85/1.8 and the A 400/5.6, > that were extremely sharp. I would be surprised if they could be > improved upon without going to medium format. > Paul >
