You can't go far wrong. I use the FA 20-35, (one of the sharpest lenses
I've seen, it replaces a number of primes in my kit), and SMCP 17mm F4.
in much the same pairing. If you don't have too many straight lines
near the edges of your frame the Fisheye effect isn't horrible, and you
can use software to give a rectilinear result. The fact that it isn't
fisheye enough on the *ist-D is my biggest complaint.
Michael Hamilton wrote:
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
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