Dario Bonazza wrote: > Anthony Farr wrote: > > >> I'm not Margaret, however.... > > Me neither. > >> Optically, these lenses will be the same formula. > > Sorry Anthony, but.... NO. They are very different lenses (both formula and > performance have very little to share). > > Recalling a 10-years old comparison, the M lens wins very easy when > considering 3D effect, while the A lens outperforms its counterpart about > center-to-edge performance (resolution/sharpness). > Hence: > 1 - Choose the M for shooting real-life subjects in their environment > (they'll pop out from the background) without worrying too much about > resolution at edges. > 2 - Select the A lens for shooting targets, repro work, architecture, > graffiti, and the like. > Thanks, Dario. That helps immensely.
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