On 2/08/07 2:39 PM, "Tom C", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> ...but to say these OLD lenses are >>> not as good as DA lenses is really not true. They are >>> DIFFERENT, not better or worse... > > I can agree with this. It very much depends on shooting conditions, > application, aperture, etc. Are the DA lenses *more* demonstrably > different/better optically when compared to legacy lenses, than two > individual legacy lenses are different from each other (same mfr., > cross-mfr.), when used on APS sensors? > > Pentax wants us to believe both that their DSLRs are capable of producing > great results with old lenses, and that they'll produce great results with > new DA lenses as well. > > It gets down to: > > 1) There's no discernible difference to most people when it comes to looking > at standard sized prints or electronically displayed media. It'd be > interesting to do a street poll and find out just how many people understand > chromatic aberration, noise and sensor size concepts. Want to guess? > > 2) There are likely trade-offs depending on just how the lens is used > between 'digital' and legacy lenses. > > 3) If you have the money and want the newest whiz bang lens, go for it. > Otherwise be happy with what you have or can afford. > > 4) As Tim said, the skill of the photographer will make a larger difference > in photo quality than most lens specifications will.
Bang on! Tom, you are one of the most rational people in this list! I'm impressed. Of course most of people here are rational, too :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
