Hi Fred ... First quick comparison, this lens doesn't feel much different than my M wrt focus feel. Of course, the K is noticeably "sweeter" . I'm starting to like the A contacts with these newfangled cameras.
Well, off to make some tea and get started with the day ... Shel > [Original Message] > From: Fred > > Should be fun comparing this with the M and K versions ;-)) > > I think it'll compare very favorably optically, Shel, but I suspect you'll > be doing a bit of grumbling about the "feel" of the lens in use. > > In my opinion, the A 50/1.4 is the best optically, but is just not as > pleasant to use as are its M and earlier 50/1.4 siblings. > > The A version did seem to benefit from an optical "tweak" or two, resulting > in slightly improved resolution and slightly improved contrast. And, of > course, its "A" contacts and aperture setting make it a bit more > "convenient" to use on your new DS (and on my new DS). > > But, I think that El Cerito will be heard from again over the build > qualities and focus feel - <g>. > > (The aperture ring difference should not be noticeable on the DS - <g>.) > > Fred
