From my digging around and your recommendations, I think I'll go for
the FA 20-35 and Zenitar 16.
I think the DA 16-45 would be a great lens, but I'd like to have the
option of using a really nice wide angle with film as well. I've
never spent $500 on a lens, so if I do it I'd like it to be as
flexible as possible (not Lensbaby-type flexible).
While 20mm isn't super wide for my DS, it's pretty much as wide as I
currently have (18-55mm). The Zenitar 16 will do a decent job of
that, even if it's Fisheye.
Thanks, all. Now I can properly enable myself...
Michael Hamilton
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http://www.michaelhamilton.ca
On 6-May-06, at 12:53 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
My favorite of the lenses you list is the DA14/2.8.
I have that and the Zenitar 16 ... both are excellent.
If a 20mm is wide enough for you, the FA20-35 is my favorite, most
used lens.
The only other lens in this group that I'd be interested in is the
DA12-24.
Godfrey
On May 5, 2006, at 9:34 PM, Michael Hamilton wrote:
I've been looking to replace my DA 18-55 lately, especially since
I can get some amazing prices due to the high Canadian dollar
right now (or is it low US dollar? ;) )
I tend to prefer primes if I can, but i certainly won't limit my
self to that. I'm really looking to step up optically, but I also
would like a little wider if i can get it.
Can anyone comment on these lenses for optical and build quality?
Experience? I've found a few reviews, but they're not always
helpful.
Front runners include:
Pentax 16-45mm ED AL - $409
Sigma 20mm 1.8 EX - $409 (can be used on Film also - big plus!)
Pentax 14mm ED IF - $599 (a bit more than I'd like to spend!)
Pentax 12-24mm ED AL - $599 (again, $$$)
Sigma 10-20mm - $479
I've also considered a fisheye. If I use a Full-frame fisheye on
my DS, would the crop treat it more like a regular wide-angle?
ie, less distortion outside of the center axis?
Zenitar fisheye (does this work for 35mm also?) - I'd prefer an A
lens over M, however... but it's cheap.
Pentax SCMP-DA 10-17mm - $399
Sigma 15mm 2.8 - $499
(my regular kit also includes the Pentax-A 28/2.8, Pentax-A
50/1.7, and a Sigma 70-300 APO)
Any help is appreciated!
Michael Hamilton
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http://www.michaelhamilton.ca
