I definitely plan on keeping both. The extra stop of the DA* 50-135 is
needed for indoor work, like concerts and wedding ceremonies. Plus
it's relative compact size makes it a good walkaround lens. On the
other hand, I'm thrilled with the DA* 60-250 thus far. I'll use it for
outdoor events, outdoor wedding ceremonies and a whole range of other
things.
Paul
On May 14, 2009, at 6:11 PM, Margus Männik wrote:
Unfortunately I have already deleted those files (as I do with most
of my "technical" shots).
But I have wrote down some observations:
60mm - DA*60-250 is sharper at f/4. At f/8 two lenses are
practically the same in sharpness, but I like the bokeh of 60-250 a
bit more.
90mm - no significant difference in sharpness between the lenses.
For me, longer zoom still has better bokeh.
135mm - at f/4 DA*50-135 seems to be a bit sharper at corners, but I
can't find any difference at center of frames. At smaller apertures
DA*60-250 jpegs show slightly more contrast than DA50-135 ones.
I really like the internal zoom mechanism and relative compactness
of 50-135. However, I can not use this lens with film body (Z-1p).
Also, the focal range of DA*60-250 seems more practical and f/2.8
aperture have never been my first priority. For ULTIMATE quality I
have and use 50, 70, 135 and 300mm Pentax primes (and 90mm Tamron
macro). So it seems that although I have no real urge to sell
DA*50-135, there's also no good reason to keep both zooms.
BR, Margus
JC OConnell wrote:
If you took any pix of exact same subject and lighting and aperture
and
focal length
with both we would love to see them.
JC O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net)
"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom" - Thomas
Jefferson
-----Original Message-----
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On
Behalf Of
Margus Männik
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 3:29 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: DA* 60-250 arrived
Congrats!
.... and wasn't that you, who wanted to buy some Tamron... ;)
DA*60-250
is expensive lens and worth of every penny. Yesterday I made some
direct comparisons with DA*50-135 (my favorite zoom so far!) and
now it seems that I'll sell my DA*50-135.
BR, Margus
paul stenquist wrote:
It showed up just before dark, and I only played with it a bit.
But it
has a wonderful feel. Zero wobble when extended. Solid as a rock.I
noticed that with the K20d and battery grip, it seems to balance
perfectly on the tripod foot.
I shot a bit. The bokeh looks fabulous. First impression is that
autofocus is right on, and the focus field appears to be flat.
I'll check that more carefully tomorrow. Perhaps I'll even make a
few photographs.
Paul
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