On Mar 19, 2005, at 9:53 AM, William Robb wrote:
The "normal" lens is the most versatile lens on earth.
And for a *istD/DS, that would be something in the range of 28-35mm. A 28/2 would be perfect for me.
Have you tried the 31? It's big and heavy, but is an excellent lens.
Yes, I had the 31 Limited. It's truly an excellent lens, but I don't see why such a lens should be double the size and 50% heavier than a 35/2. I sold it because I found that its size and weight put me off using it very frequently, and it's too expensive a lens to leave sitting at home unused. The FA24/2 AL is similarly overweight and oversized.
I have the A24/2.8, A28/2.8 and A35/2.8... All three are compact and light. Both the FA28/2.8 and FA35/2 are much more compact and light weight compared to the 31, one of them might find its way into my kit. I wish they'd produce an F version of the A28/2, which would be a little bulkier than the F28/2.8 but in that same ballpark.
Godfrey
