For my first quarter century of serious photography, I never owned a zoom. A
few years ago I bought a Pentax K 80-20/4.5 for a special project that required
a locked off camera and numerous shots at varying focal lengths. I found that
lens quite satisfactory at most focal lengths, but no match for my primes. When
I bought my second D, I decided to take advantage of the rebate offer on the DA
16-45, since the widest prime I owned was a 24. I found it to be a very good
performer, and used it for a number of paying jobs. When I had to complete a
job that required room interior shots, I needed something even wider, so I
purchased the widest Pentax rectilinear lens available -- the DA 12-24. I have
found it to be even better. I'm extremely pleased with its performance, as is
my client.
Paul
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From: Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> On Apr 21, 2006, at 11:28 AM, Cotty wrote:
>
> > Thanks for the insights. For my part, if I'm shooting wide and it the
> > focal length is not right for the shot, I just *walk*
>
> Hmm. That's a little ambiguous... depending upon what you mean:
>
> - Walking changes the perspective of the shot.
> - Walking away means you don't get it at all.
>
> Let's assume that you want to get the shot... ;-)
>
> Working close-in with a wide lens, perspective is very important and
> very changeable with minor changes of distance. A 20-35 affords a
> great deal of versatility in perspective at a close-in distance
> without having to carry several different lenses.
>
> > BTW, I'm settling in nicely with my Treo 650. It's pretty capable and
> > much more stable than my Samsung Palm phone. Just got some retractable
> > 2.5mm headphones, and just installed a car kit - - Treo enablement is
> > starting to rival Pentax enablement.....
>
> Good to hear you're enjoying it. I find the Treo 650 invaluable. And
> yes: freekin' accessories. I've been eyeing the wireless keyboard and
> Bluetooth headset...
>
> If you want a good case, I like the ones made by Covertec. I use the
> Covertec flip case ... it protects the screen well without being
> obnoxiously cumbersome or bulky, and the phone slips out of it easily
> for when you want completely unimpeded access to keyboard buttons.
> <http://www.covertecstore.com/search/fiche.asp?
> ref_produit=SX94-01&menu=smart&ref_machine=PALTREO650>
>
> Godfrey
>
