JC, I can't compare directly because I do not own a DA55/1.4 so what I'll say here is from readings here and there.
The K55 is a fine lens but not regarded as the 50s (all kinds). The DA*55 has nothing to do with it. Supposedly (being cautious) the K55 < 50s < DA*55 as far as sharpness is concerned. Anyone lending me DA*55, I'd be happy to compare :) 2010/12/19 J.C. O'Connell <[email protected]>: > 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. > -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille/Thibs ---------------------- Photo: K-7, Sigma 28/1.8 macro, FA50/1.4, DA40Ltd, K30/2.8, DA16-45, DA50-135, DA50-200, 360FGZ ... Laptop: Macbook 13" Unibody SnowLeo/Win7 Programing: Delphi 2009 -- 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.
