On 12/31/06, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Why wouldn't you want to buy a DA lens? In general, they seem to > deliver better performance on the APS sensor cameras than the full > frame lenses. Do you shoot a lot of film?
Paul, I opine that no DA lens, be it zoom or prime or even limited prime of the new reduced image circle series (21, 40, 70) comes close to the performance of original limited lenses (31, 43, 77). Of course 21 is way wider than 31, but I see no reason whatsoever to buy any limited circle lenses. My lens collection suits all my needs perfectly. I don't shoot lots of film but I don't want to commit myself to the decision that I consider temporary. Nor do I have any problems with my full frame lenses - they are small enough, they are integrated enough with all the bodies that I have, they work just fine for me. Probably another way to say this is "If it ain't broken, don't fix it" or "the better is the main enemy of the good". Indeed, Dave is right. We've been through this discussion not a long time ago. As usual my opinion may change in time, but I see no reason to change it as of now. Again, I am not trying to say that DA lenses are not good. I am saying that FA Limited are excellent enough for me. -- Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
