I'd have to say that my favorite zoom is the DA 12-24/4. It doesn't extend to any great degree at either end. It's extremely sharp, even in the corners, and provides a true wide for the D. I like the DA 16-45 as well. It's a very handy range.I've actually found it to be very flare resistant. I've even shot directly into the sun with it. I use both it and the FA 50/1.4 extensively. Of course, the real benefit of the FA is its speed, but in terms of resolution, the DA 16-45 seems to be its equal at 5.6 through 11. I've used it for commercial work on several occasions, and wouldn't hesitate to use it for any project. Paul -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Having used a friends DA 16-45 for almost a week now, I'm beginning to > enjoy the convenience of using a zoom lens. I'm still of mixed feelings > about the 16-45, and before making any decision about buying it or another > zoom I've decided to wait and see what the forthcoming 16-50/2.8 is like > and see about trying other zoom lenses. > > Some of the issues that Godders has with the 16-45, namely its size and the > way it extends at the short end, don't bother me too much, although I can > certainly see his point, and would probably like the lens a little more if > it didn't extent so much, or at all. My biggest issue is sharpness and the > ability of the lens to render fine detail in certain situations. It seems > like a fine "walking around" lens, but thus far casual comparisons with, > for example, the A50/1.4 and a couple of other primes, seem to indicate > that the 16-45 is not the best for certain subjects and certainly certain > situations. I don't like the way the lens flares in some lighting > conditions. > > So, as I'd like to try other zooms before making a final decision, perhaps > you can suggest your favorite zoom, and why you like it. This might help > me decide which zoom to seek out and try next. > > Thanks for any help and suggestions. > > > Shel > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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