On Aug 27, 2005, at 7:45 AM, DagT wrote:
On 8/26/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> My
understanding is that the DA40 Ltd covers 24x36mm format very
well> despite it's "DA" designation. > Godfrey> >
Does it really? I hadn't considered this lens simply because it
hasthe DA designation. I assumed it wouldn't cover a 35mm frame.
If itwill, it may be on my short list. Anyone have any experience
with theDA40 on a film body?
Others have reported that even if it covers full frame the
sharpness is optimized in the 1,5 crop area. So you get some
reduced sharpness at the edges with film.
I'm trying to find the page where someone did a set of comparison
photos taken with the M40 and DA40 pancake lenses on both a *ist and
a *ist DS body. They took a decent target subject with good detailing
right to the corners and exposed it at all apertures. The M40 was
slightly better performing at the corners and edges wide open, but by
f/5.6 it was clear the DA40 was a better performer everywhere, even
on the 24x36mm film format, and had superior flare control as well.
If I can find the bloody page, I'll post it.
Godfrey
