> As one who owns both an *ist-DS, and a ZX-5n, I have a hard time > rationalizing purchasing "DA" lenses, that are incompatible with > 35mm film SLR's. 35mm film has been in widespread use for what, 50 > years? The APS-sized CCD sensor has been around for a couple of > years. How will I feel if Pentax comes out with a full-frame CCD > sensor (which I wouldn't be able to resist buying), and I find > myself holding a bagfull of DA lenses? > > So from my perspective, the solution is to acquire a few nice primes > that fit both needs; 35mm and DSLR. In that regard, I now have an > FA50 f/1.4, and will be receiving from B&H an FA35 f/2.
I'm right with you on that one except I don't have the *ist-DS, I now have FA 28mm f/2.8, FA 50mm f/1.4, FA 135 f/2.8, and hopefully the FA 35mm f/2 :) John
