*istDL resolves ~53 lpmm -- quite undemanding wrt resolution. Between lenses I used I could see differences in contrast, color saturation, etc -- but not resolution. At least, not at the center at reasonable apertures. If Sigma cannot pull that out, it's gotta be made out of a coke bottle.
best, mishka On 4/24/06, Keith McGuinness <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Got my *istDL before Christmas and have so far done nearly all my > shooting with the lens that came with the camera: a Sigma 28-125. > I've been using that lens because (a) it is autofocus and I have > trouble focussing, (b) it has a nice range of focal lengths, and > (c) it's fairly light. > > In the last couple of days I've been shooting with one of my old > Pentax lenses: the SMC-A 35-105. This used to be my favourite > lens on my Pentax Super-A but it is one heavy beast (and, of > course, not AF). > > This will be old news to many here but the difference in > resolution between the Pentax and the Sigma blew me away! I would > not have believed it if I hadn't seen it. > > Keith McG > >
