You mentioned the coming 16-50/2,8 here. I just read a test of the Tokina 16-50/2,8 in a Swedish magazine. I believe thats basically the same lens, but without the Pentax coating. I've also been very curious about the new Pentax lens, and still am. The test data indicates that the Tokina version has poor edge resolution at wide open. It is acceptable at f:8 but not impressing. Centre looks all right, bit not spectacular. It also vignettes a lot in the wide end.
Ok. Tests are tests, and it is just one magazine. But my expectations have been adjusted down a bit after reading this test. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > Shel Belinkoff > Sent: 16. juni 2006 17:51 > To: PDML > Subject: Your Favorite Zoom Lens > > Having used a friends DA 16-45 for almost a week now, I'm beginning to > enjoy the convenience of using a zoom lens. I'm still of mixed feelings > about the 16-45, and before making any decision about buying it or another > zoom I've decided to wait and see what the forthcoming 16-50/2.8 is like > and see about trying other zoom lenses. > > Some of the issues that Godders has with the 16-45, namely its size and > the > way it extends at the short end, don't bother me too much, although I can > certainly see his point, and would probably like the lens a little more if > it didn't extent so much, or at all. My biggest issue is sharpness and > the > ability of the lens to render fine detail in certain situations. It seems > like a fine "walking around" lens, but thus far casual comparisons with, > for example, the A50/1.4 and a couple of other primes, seem to indicate > that the 16-45 is not the best for certain subjects and certainly certain > situations. I don't like the way the lens flares in some lighting > conditions. > > So, as I'd like to try other zooms before making a final decision, perhaps > you can suggest your favorite zoom, and why you like it. This might help > me decide which zoom to seek out and try next. > > Thanks for any help and suggestions. > > > Shel > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
