Hello Shel, When I had a 43 limited, the barrel distortion was noticeable. I have heard that comment from many others, as well. Perhaps this new 40 is better corrected for that. If so, it might be the better choice.
-- Best regards, Bruce Thursday, August 25, 2005, 10:47:31 PM, you wrote: SB> Cool - I think I might like the focal length. Been looking for something SB> close to 60mm for 35mm film cameras, so this might do the trick on the DS, SB> although a 43mm may be a bit more practical in that it can be used on the SB> digi and the film bodies, although it gives away the small size. Anyway, SB> I'd like to at least see it. Let's try to get together when you return. SB> Shel >> [Original Message] >> From: Juan Buhler >> Rolling Red bought this for her istDs. It is nice, metal barrel, feels >> small in a good way on the D and Ds. >> >> She is not using it much, she says the focal length is odd. 28 and 50 >> work for her, with 40 she seemingly cannot take any good pictures. >> >> No pics online to show you, sorry. But if we get together on or after >> October maybe I can bring it with me. If she is still not using it by >> then maybe she'll sell it, too... >> >> Cheers, >> >> j >> >> On 8/25/05, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> > Is anyone using the new 40mm lens? Comments, pics would be appreciated. >> > Tks! >> > >> > >> > Shel >> > >> > >> > >> >> >> -- >> Juan Buhler >> http://www.jbuhler.com >> photoblog at http://photoblog.jbuhler.com
