On 25 Nov 2004 at 10:43, Joseph Tainter wrote: > Hmmm. This is the first negative comment I have seen on this lens. I > have ordered the FA 20 f2.8, which has the same optical formula, based > on rave comments and an online photo showing good sharpness at f2.8. > Well, come to think of it, that image had good center sharpness. The > edges were out of focus. I do hope I haven't made a $500 mistake.
I don't think so, it really depends how critical you are I guess, excluding my FA24/2 from my current lens line up it's now my softest lens but it's probably the best choice for Pentax. I really need edge to edge sharpness from that little *isd D sensor so I'm pretty critical these days. The comment was made as a comparison to the A24/2.8 which from my tests is sharper in the corners so likely more useful in a single lens kit. > Rob, can you clarify at which f-stops you've noticed corner mushiness? I > will be using this lens indoors, mostly at f2.8, on the D. I think Bernds tests say it all: http://digitalfotonetz.de/img/Testfotos/Objektive/Urs/ausschnitte.jpg Lucky we have two new macro lenses at the same FL and speed :-( Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
