It's good to hear that the FA28/2.8 does not disappoint. Your two
photos look excellent!
I agree with you about the focus speed ... since I bought the
FA20-35, I've not touched the A24/2.8 due to the AF lens' faster
focus even when manually operated.
Hmm. A comparison of the FA28/2.8 and the FA35/2 against the FA20-35
at 28mm and 35mm focal lengths would be very interesting. Perhaps one
of these weekends we can meet up in SF and do some shooting
experiments. My 35/2 should be here today or tomorrow.
Godfrey
On Aug 15, 2005, at 10:22 AM, Juan Buhler wrote:
I got the FA28/2.8 from B&H last Friday, and I'm already in love!
For some reason I didn't use the M28/3.5 too much in the istD.
Probably a combination of the need to shoot in manual mode, the half
stop less aperture, and the longer focus throw (I like shorter, even
though I focus manually, because it's faster).
The FA28 feels great on the istD, and the perspective is perfect. I'd
almost venture to say I prefer ot over the FA35/2, which has been my
main lens for a long while. My impression is also that is is very
sharp (this subjective impression is all I need, btw.)
The last two pictures in my photoblog were shot with it:
http://photoblog.jbuhler.com/index.php?showimage=203
http://photoblog.jbuhler.com/index.php?showimage=204
Not getting rid of the FA35 anytime soon, but the FA28 will be on the
camera by default from now on.
j
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