I am still waiting for a lens shootout result using the SMC DA*55/1.4 versus the SMCP 55/1.8. Anyone have both lenses?
-- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:[email protected]) Join the CD PLAYER & DISC Discussions : http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdsound/ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 3:28 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Ever seen a DA*55 failure? On 10-12-19 2:53 PM, Andrew Allen wrote: > Proud owner of a DA*55 here (formerly owned the FA50). I find the > lens to be a stunner; everything from handling, build quality, bokeh, > clarity/contrast, sharpness, and wonderfully functional MF ring. The > focus isn't blazing - but it's huge focus throw and emphasis on > low-noise makes this understandable. I'm not sure if the SDM motor is > having to do less work, was updated since the DA* zooms, or the lens > is just less-owned, but I've yet to see or hear of a DA*55 failure. > Anyone here with personal experience or thoughts? Here is a K-5 and > DA*55 shot to wet your collective appetites: > > http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc130/AMMouse/Pentax%20K100D%20Supe > r/Pentax%20DA55/PK500218a1.jpg > > -Andy Whatcha cookin' in that beaker? :) I can only agree with you on the stellar qualities of the DA*55. Mine is now my default carry. I've clocked over a year and a half with it and have had no troubles. Nor have I heard of any failures from anyone else. Welcome to the PDML, Andrew! -bmw -- 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.
