There were a couple of reviews, that more or less confirmed that the new II version was a much sharper lens corner to corner as well as in the center. The difference even showed up in the web sized images.
Martin Trautmann wrote: > Hi all, > > the 18-55 kit lens might lack some quality compared to other, much more > expensive lenses. But AFAIK it does perform surprisingly well for its price > or value (about $50 to $100?). > > How is the difference to its current successor? > > = 18-55mm > = f 1:3.5-1:5.6 > - lenses 12 -> 11 > - groups 9 -> 8 > = distance 0.25 m > = fmin 22-38 > = filter 52mm > = length 67.5mm > = diameter 68mm > - weight 225 g -> 220 g > > Apart from the different label with an extra red "II" I do not see any > outside difference. Specs are almost identical, mainly one lens and one group > less, thus less weight and probably less manufacturing cost. > > Did they improve optical quality by omitting a lens? I guess it does improve > profit only. Are there any side-by-side comparisons? > -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- 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.
