Thanks for the responses. I think I may just get the 70 for now and use the FA20-35, the 70, and the FA135 as a basic kit. I've considered the 35 as well since it is such a good price. I know as soon as I get the 31 or the 35 the DA*30 will come out and it will be able to resolve coffee shops on Mars using only psychic emanations. Not that I fret over such things.
>>> "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 4/23/2008 7:21 PM >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Desjardins" Subject: lens decision > Alright, I'm being really indecisive so I'll troll around for advice. > > I'm debating buying the DA 70 and 21 OR the FA31. I know the former > combination would be more useful, especially since I have nothing the 70 > mm range. These lenses also allow MF adjustment without switching > focusing modes. I really like normal lenses, however, and the 31 is > such a good lens (and would continue to work with the still mythical FF > sensor). My best argument to me is to get the pair and wait for the > eventual DA* 30. I'd like to do this rationally, but in truth I'm an > amateur and my true purpose in photography is the enjoyment I get taking > pictures with good equipment. Either choice satisfies that in a > different way. The 31 is monster big and heavy. Probably bigger and heavier than the other two lenses you've mentioned combined. It is also a very good lens indeed. However, the 35/f2 is also a very good performer, and is quite a bit cheaper (if still available, which I don't know), perhaps cheaper enough to allow you to decide whether you want the 21 or the 70. William Robb -- 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. !SIG:480fc56d244437200419438! -- 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.
