On Nov 29, 2005, at 10:19 AM, Fred wrote:
If you want a better lens than that, the Pentax 24-90/4 is the one
I'd
choose.
I think that 90mm at the long end might be a little short for the
my usual
"family photos" situation, but thanks for the suggestion. I think
that the
FA 28-105/3.2-4.5 might be a better bet.
The 28-105 is a darn good lens for the money. I'd have to say,
however, that the 24-90 outperforms it at 70mm+ focal lengths when
wide open. Stopped down 1-2 stops, the results are nearly impossible
to tell apart.
Be aware that the difference in field of view between 90 and 105mm is
quite small. See
http://homepage.mac.com/godders/2zmFoVcomp.jpg
for comparison. The real advantages of the 24-90 are much more field
of view at the wide and and better performance when wide open at the
tele end.
Godfrey
