Hi Dave,
You wrote:
Has anyone actually done a side-by-side comparison of the 2 lenses? I currently have the kit 18-55 lens with my DS, but I'm wondering what I'm missing (other than the obvious width), by not having the 16-45.
You're mainly missing the obvious width and something at edges (when stopped down).
Is is worth going out and spending the cash to upgrade?
Compare by yourself and then decide:
DA 18-55 @ 18mm f/4: http://www.dariobonazza.com/provv/IMGP0103.JPG
DA 16-45 @ 18mm f/4: http://www.dariobonazza.com/provv/IMGP0112.JPG
DA 18-55 @ 18mm f/8: http://www.dariobonazza.com/provv/IMGP0105.JPG
DA 16-45 @ 18mm f/8: http://www.dariobonazza.com/provv/IMGP0114.JPG
DA 18-55 @ 45mm f/4: http://www.dariobonazza.com/provv/IMGP0106.JPG
DA 16-45 @ 45mm f/4: http://www.dariobonazza.com/provv/IMGP0109.JPG
DA 18-55 @ 45mm f/8: http://www.dariobonazza.com/provv/IMGP0108.JPG
DA 16-45 @ 45mm f/8: http://www.dariobonazza.com/provv/IMGP0111.JPG
Cheers,
Dario www.dariobonazza.com
