I didn't mean for a DSLR specifically. IAC, the idea of using a zoom is something I've not come to grips with - I generally don't like them and, with one exception, sold every one I had - and the small aperture is also something I've never used, with the exception of a couple of wides in the 3.5 - 4.0 range. Variable aperture is a frightening thing as it doesn't allow me to meter properly. Plus I did say manual focus. Isn't the DA auto focus? I may just go ahead and grab a 20/2.8 at some point and see how I like it. Thanks for your thoughts, though.
Shel > [Original Message] > From: Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I'm looking for a manual focus lens to fill the gap between > 18mm and 24mm. > > What would you suggest, Rob? I almost bought an A20/2.0 until > you started > > knocking them, and then I decided to hold off a bit. > > If you mean for a DSLR body, I would just buy the DA16-45mm f/4 > and be done with it. The 20mm f/2.8 (whether A or FA) might or > might not be slightly better on resolution, contrast or > rectilinear correction, but the 16-45 is an excellent lens with > excellent contrast, resolution, and very pleasing out of focus > rendering. It focuses very crisply in the DS viewfinder too, > whether manual or auto.
