I only used the 18-55 for a few hours, and wasn't as familiar with the camera at that time, so a real comparison wasn't/couldn't be made. However, based on the results and from what I remember of them, I'd say the 16-45 was superior in just about every way, however, I think the 18-55 is better than many regard it to be. A very good-great kit lens, a fine travel if the result you're after are smaller-sized prints (8x10 or so), good for portraits, family snaps. I like the way it handles a little better than the 16-45. Quite worth the money, IMO, especially when bought as part of the kit. The extra reach at the long end may be useful for some situations. If I were to buy one or the other separately, I'd buy the 16-45.
Shel > [Original Message] > From: Thibouille <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > What about 16-45 vs cheap 18-55? Is the upgrade even worth it? > > 2006/8/24, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > I used it every day for almost a month. It's OK, but, IMO, over rated, > > especially when used for detail work. Not at all bad for portraits, some > > landscapes, travel ... but not up to critical standards or for fine > > details. What other way is there to evaluate a lens than by using it, > > i.e., an in use test? I used it hand held and on a tripod, I used it wide > > open and stopped down, I used it for close focusing and for distant objects. > > > > Shel > > > > > > > > > [Original Message] > > > From: Paul Stenquist > > > > > I tend to think you might be pleased with the 16-45 as well in a > > > longer term test. In use evaluation is invaluable but not always > > > accurate. > > > > > > > > -- > > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > > [email protected] > > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > > > > > -- > ---------------------- > Thibault Massart aka Thibouille > ---------------------- > *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
