On Mar 8, 2006, at 3:11 AM, ing. David Lacina wrote:
Thanks again for all practical experiences! I hope to test quickly the 14mm lenses on saturday, how does it do comparing to 16-45mm Pentax zoom, is it significantly better?
I've had both. They are comparable but the DA14/2.8 has equal sharpness, better rectilinear correction and, of course, more field of view. I didn't like the DA16-45 much as it was rather bulky and long when set to the shortest focal length: I found the balance awkward. But it's a very good performer. However, the DA14 is a better performer.
Here's my page of DA14 samples: http://homepage.mac.com/godders/14mm-examples/
I think its not possible to get the Popular Photography Magazine here in Norway, tried to have a look on their web but it looks like the review is not online yet, would anyone be able to scan it for me and send it by email?
I don't find PP to be worth the money at all. Who cares if they extol the virtues of a lens when they just as amicably prove they have no credibility on other topics?
Godfrey
