the numbers you gave call for a 12mm lens. If they are correct, then 14mm wont work. Dont forget, 12 vs 14 for a Pentax DSLR is the same as 24mm vs 28mm for FF. They are signifigantly different angles at that range on a Pentax DSLR. 2mm can make the difference between working and not working when you get that short. jco
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 7:52 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Determining a Focal Length Hi John, No, the distances aren't precise, but I can get a more accurate idea the next time I drive past the scene. I think I'll put the Lufkin in the Domke on my way out later t'nite. There's also the DA 14/2.8 which, along with the 12-24, seems like the best option. Congrats on the 12-24 ... I think Paul has one and that he's quite satisfied with it. I tried Godfrey's 14/2.8 and liked it quite a bit. I've got to study the scene a bit and see when the light's right. This may not even be the right time of tear for the photo ... gotta watch where the sun is, y'know ;-)) Shel > [Original Message] > From: John Francis > So, as you know now, for APS-C the answer is somewhere around 15mm > (give or > take; I assume your distances quoted above aren't absolutely precise). > > That leaves you with three or four choices: > > o The A 15mm > > o A DA 16-45, if you can get away with a 16mm > > o The DA 10-17 fisheye zoom, if distortion is OK > (although you can defish the image digitally) > > o The DA 12-24; probably your best choice. > > I don't know what access you have to loaner lenses, but if you decide > on the fisheye I've now got one of those in my bag :-) > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
