Hi, I'd like to eschew DA lenses whenever possible just to have the option of using the new lenses (FA) on film bodies. However, I wouldn't rule out DA lenses completely, as that seems foolish in some situations, such as using the new wide angle lenses like the 14/2.8 or the new zooms. Having a mix of lenses that can be used equally well with film and the DSLR seems to make the most sense for me - at least at this time. I don't see Boris' use of the term "limited image circle" as any sort of deprecation ... especially considering the language differences. To someone who wants a lens that will work on film as well as the DSLR, the DA lenses do, imo, offer a limited image circle.
Shel > [Original Message] > From: Godfrey DiGiorgi > On Nov 28, 2006, at 4:28 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > > > Paul, I made a resolution to steer away from limited image circle > > lenses. ... > > Why? DA series lenses are Pentax' future. Unless you're buying new > lenses to work with old cameras, which are all discontinued, there is > no reason whatsoever to not buy the ones designed to work best with > the new Pentax cameras. > > "Limited image circle" is an unwarranted deprecation. If you want the > best lenses for your Pentax DSLR, they are the right lenses to buy. > If you want the best lenses for your Pentax film SLRs, buy older lenses. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
