Hmmm .... looks like that M is quite a bit better than the DA. Isn't the K28/3.5 supposed to be even better than the M? I mention this only because Quasi Modo made some comments about new glass being superior to older lenses.
Shel > [Original Message] > From: Don Sanderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: PDML <[email protected]> > Date: 4/2/2005 8:47:49 AM > Subject: The Lowley SMCP-M 28/3.5 > > Here's a quick comparison of my $400.00 DA 16-45 > and my $35.00 SMCP-M 28/3.5. > > http://www.donsauction.com/pdml/28_3.5/compare.htm > > Why do I hang on to this old, "obsolete" MF glass? > This is a 'prime' example! (Sorry, couldn't resist.) ;-) > > These are shot as **** .jpg with medium sharpening 'in camera'. > No other processing other than crop and resize. > Both lenses *wide open*, focused manually. > Tripod mounted. > > Don

