60mm equivalent, not fast at all (f2.8), almost too small (don't expect to use the manual focus much), excellent optics. I'd much rather get the 35/2 or the 43/1.9 Limited as a fast prime in that range, they're a stop or more faster, and large enough to handle well.
-Adam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Well, I ordered the DA 50-200 from Adorama. It was in stock when I ordered, >but they tell me that now it's out, and I'll have to wait. Probably that >rebate thing. > >I'd also like a fast prime. Something for stealth photography, as when I >want to do "street photography," i.e. unaware people shots. Something shorter >than a long zoom -- less conspicuous. Guess one couldn't get much shorter >than >the DA 40. > >Opinions? Focus good? Any focus fall off? CA? Whatever? What would the crop >factor on this one be on digital? Come out to about 55mm? > >TIA, Marnie aka Doe ;-) Course if I do order it, it is bound to go out of >stock just when I do. > > > > >************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. > Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. > > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
