Pentax forums is the home of RiceHigh(?). I expect anyplace he'd be happy would have problems with anything with Pentax emblazoned on it. (My aren't I painting with a broad brush).
David J Brooks wrote: > Good points. I had considered the 1.5 crop, but loosely.:-) > > I thought about the 16-50 f2.8, but i get conflicting stories. Here > most seem to like the lens. Over at Pentax forums, a lot seem to have > problems with it. > > I guess a trip to Newmarket to try one is best. > > Now i just have to find out when Liz works late.:-0 > > Dave > > On Jan 4, 2008 9:31 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> To my mind, the 43mm is a bit tight for social event photography. Group >> shots in limited space will be tough. Remember that's an FOV comparable to >> about a 65mm lens in 35mm, nearly portrait length. I think the 35/2 will >> serve you better. Before I'd spend the money on a 43 limited, I'd ante up a >> bit more and get the 16-50/2.8. That's the type of zoom most high-end >> wedding photographers use for working a reception. It would be ideal for >> your purposes here. >> Paul >> -------------- Original message ---------------------- >> From: "David J Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >> >>> I know the vurtues of the limited's, and the price is about twice that >>> of aN FA 50 1.4, but does 7mm in FL really make a big difference. >>> >>> Just trying to save money, but at the same time justify another Limited >>> lens.:-0 >>> >>> Dave >>> >>> On Jan 3, 2008 4:36 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>>> I sold my 35 and 50 when I got the 43. It's wonderful for this kind >>>> of thing. >>>> >>>> Godfrey >>>> >>>> On Jan 3, 2008, at 10:58 AM, David J Brooks wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>> For the price of a 50 and 35, i think i can get the 43 Ltd 1.9, >>>>> silver. >>>>> >>>>> $470 at Henrys, they have some stock, and i usually get 10% off if i >>>>> buy from my guy in Newmarket. >>>>> >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>>> follow >>>> >>> the directions. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Equine Photography >>> www.caughtinmotion.com >>> http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ >>> Ontario Canada >>> >>> -- >>> >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> [email protected] >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>> follow >>> the directions. >>> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> [email protected] >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. >> >> > > > > -- I am personally a member of the Cream of the Illuminati. A union with the Bavarian Illuminati is contemplated. When it is complete the Bavarian Cream Illuminati will rule the world -- Anonymous -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
