Well, it is difficult to describe. I suggest you go look on pbase.com or similar resource for sample pictures of both...
Boris AlexG wrote: > Hi Boris, > > What do you mean by more interesting to work with? > > Alex > > On 4/21/07, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Alex, I've both FA 50/1.7 and 43 ltd. I suppose 43 ltd is way more >> interesting to work with than FA 50/1.7. However, FA 50/1.4 is almost a >> full stop faster. If you're into low light indoors photography, perhaps >> getting both 43 and 50/1.4 could be a wise decision. >> >> If you're hard pressed to choose just one lens, I'd vote 43 ltd. However >> I must say that I have planned to update from FA 50/1.7 (any takers?) to >> FA 50/1.4, so that I kind of digress. >> >> Cheers. >> >> Boris >> >> >> AlexG wrote: >>> Hey guys >>> >>> After much deliberation I have decided to purchase the K100d. Despite >>> all the glowing reviews, I cannot see enough benefit in the k10d for >>> the extra 400 bucks given the kind of shooting I do. >>> >>> Though a k10d purchase is in the pipeline once the price drops a bit ;) >>> >>> I am going to order a couple of lenses. Having used an M42 50/1.4 it >>> is a lens I cannot live without. Low-light silver bullet. >>> >>> I saw the DA 40mm f/2.8 limited on sale also. >>> >>> I did a search in the archives here. It does not seem to be very liked >>> by this group. For every excellent picture I've seen with this lens, >>> there have also been plenty of crap pictures posted (flickr) and f/2.8 >>> is pretty slow. >>> >>> What are the group's opinion on the lens? Like? Hate? Size is >>> appealing of course but if the pictures will come out looking bad, >>> then why bother? >>> >>> Instead of buying the two lenses, I can also get a 43mm/1.9. About the >>> cost of both lenses put together, same-ish focal length and definitely >>> 'fast'. They say this is THE lens to get, but I don't make purchase >>> decisions based on a random comment posted on a random flickr photo. >>> >>> Some more help? >>> >>> I am ordering this weekend :) >>> >>> I really appreciate everything so far. >>> >>> Alex >>> >> >> -- >> 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
