On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 12:58 PM, Joseph Tainter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "I tested the DA 50-200 tonight at 80mm, f4.5. That's one sharp lens." > > I agree. I don't have it, but I had use of one for a while and tested it > systematically against the old SMC F 70-210. The DA 50-200 held its own > in that test, being just a little weaker at the long end. > > Funny thing is, I've seen internal Pentax documents (know ask how) that > say the DA 50-200 is weak at the long end, and they've got to do better > with the forthcoming 75-300. I'm puzzled by that. That little telezoom > strikes me as a very decent performer, and excellent value.
It's ok for what it is, but the OoF rendering can be odd to say the least. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
