Compared Photozone MTF tests results on the DA 14 and the Tamron 14. Tamron superior f/2.8 through f/5.6, but DA slightly superior at f/8 and 11. (Have seen the Tamron priced at 'prox $1100).
Jack --- Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Klaus has tested both the Pentax DA14 and DA12-24 lenses now: > > http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/pentax_1224_4/index.htm > http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/pentax_14_28/index.htm > > Klaus' formal bench testing matches my informal testing impressions > almost exactly. > > Summary: both are excellent. The DA14 shows slightly less barrel > distortion, slightly better chromatic aberration control, and > slightly higher resolution at its peak performance lens opening. > > The differences are small. Which lens you choose should be based on > your particular needs and desires, plus price/size/weight > considerations. > > I'm still happy with the 14mm. ;-) > > Godfrey > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. http://travel.yahoo.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
