Some lenses that are optimized for APS will still cover the full
frame, particularly those of longer focal length. Pentax has indicated
that all the DA* lenses are intended for digital APS use. See Ned
Brunell's recent column ad the listing for the DA* 60-250 on the
Pentax USA website. The fact that you can use a lens as a hammer
doesn't make it a good hammer.
Paul
Paul
On May 11, 2009, at 9:22 AM, JC OConnell wrote:
thats interesting, isnt DA "for aps" designation or not?
this is all too confusing from pentax. If this is a FF
lens it should be designated as such to diferentiate from
aps.
as for image quality, the A70-210 is no slouch, especially
when used on aps, thats why I wanted somebody to do some
comparison testing of the two.
JC O'Connell (mailto:[email protected])
"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom" - Thomas
Jefferson
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf
Of
Bob Sullivan
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 7:51 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: DA* 60-250 at B&H
I also noticed that B&H lists the DA*60-250/4 in the full frame lens
category on their site, not the APS-C sensor. Could this be the start
of something? Regards, Bob S.
2009/5/10 Margus Männik <[email protected]>:
Much more
* image quality - sharp and nice right from full aperture
* usability - quite fast SDM AF and weatherproofing
* build quality - solid and quite well balanced
I have had several FA zooms (including one really nice FA100-300 PZ)
and DA50-200 (not fast, but surprisingly good image quality for the
price). Yes, of course, I would be even happier if DA*60-250/4 would
be less pricey (it's 1550 USD in here and our salaries are not
comparable to US or Western European ones), but I still feel that
money well spent..
BR, Margus
JC OConnell wrote:
Its "much more" what?
JC O'Connell (mailto:[email protected])
"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom" - Thomas
Jefferson
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf
Of Margus Männik
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 11:05 AM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: DA* 60-250 at B&H
Well, it's also clearly stated, that no-one is forcing me or you to
buy it. Nevertheless, I have had my lens now for about two weeks and
I'm extremely satisfied. IMNSHO, it IS much more than my previous
long zooms.
BR, Margus
(renovating hallway)
JC OConnell wrote:
I clearly stated that the DA wouldnt be worth
$1200 more to ME **IF** the image quality were the
same as the A70-210/4. I didnt state the 70-210
**WAS** the same image quality as the DA60-250/4, that's still
unknown
to me at least. I would not assume they are the same IQ nor
specualate
which one's better IQ without serious testing and evaluation being
done on them.
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