----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: Re: Photozone test of the DA*200/2.8
The lens shows great resolution and bokeh. In regard to the fringing, I'd like to see it compared to a lens that was designed for the smaller image circle, perhaps even the DA 50-200. While I haven't found a long lens that doesn't produce some fringe, it does seem to vary. I've noticed my A 400/5.6 is more prone to fringing than my DA 50-200. Perhaps because it's longer? I don't know. However, I think I'm going to want this lens. If you look at the full hi-res version of the shot they used as an example for the fringing, it's somewhat minimal and easy to fix with a selection and a color switch. Thats a pretty extreme torture test of the system, not just the lens. It's not something one is likely to run into every picture. That sky is completely blown out, amd the branches are out of range as well. It looks good overall, though how it compares to 200/2.8 lenses from the other guys, I haven't a clue. That it is a full frame lens bodes well for those who dream in technicolour. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
