Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
David, I wille echo what others already said. The 16-45 is a very fine lens, better than reviews will make you believe it is. And yes, the 50-135 is a slow AF lens, but what a hell of an IQ :o Simply stellar ! 2010/12/4 David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz: I just noticed the camera shop's ad also has this lens on special (not the 16-50 f/2.8 unfortunately). What's the group's consensus on this one? It might be a bad assumption that PDML can agree on anything, but it's worth a try. 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. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille/Thibs -- Photo: K-7, Sigma 28/1.8 macro, FA50/1.4, DA40Ltd, K30/2.8, DA16-45, DA50-135, DA50-200, 360FGZ ... Laptop: Macbook 13 Unibody SnowLeo/Win7 Programing: Delphi 2009 -- 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.
Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 11:43 AM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: The only problem can be it only reaches 45mm, but that's hardly a surprise ;-) Dario But its a 57 on an AP-C sensor. (insert image of me ducking here.) Dave - Original Message - From: David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 9:10 AM Subject: DA 16-45 f/4 lens I just noticed the camera shop's ad also has this lens on special (not the 16-50 f/2.8 unfortunately). What's the group's consensus on this one? It might be a bad assumption that PDML can agree on anything, but it's worth a try. 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. - Nessun virus nel messaggio. Controllato da AVG - www.avg.com Versione: 10.0.1170 / Database dei virus: 426/3298 - Data di rilascio: 05/12/2010 -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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.
Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 2:03 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 11:43 AM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: The only problem can be it only reaches 45mm, but that's hardly a surprise ;-) Dario But its a 57 on an AP-C sensor. (insert image of me ducking here.) Dave Rats, I mean a 67. Forgot to carry., Dave - Original Message - From: David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 9:10 AM Subject: DA 16-45 f/4 lens I just noticed the camera shop's ad also has this lens on special (not the 16-50 f/2.8 unfortunately). What's the group's consensus on this one? It might be a bad assumption that PDML can agree on anything, but it's worth a try. 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. - Nessun virus nel messaggio. Controllato da AVG - www.avg.com Versione: 10.0.1170 / Database dei virus: 426/3298 - Data di rilascio: 05/12/2010 -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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.
Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
On Dec 9, 2010, at 2:04 PM, David J Brooks wrote: On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 2:03 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 11:43 AM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: The only problem can be it only reaches 45mm, but that's hardly a surprise ;-) Dario But its a 57 on an AP-C sensor. (insert image of me ducking here.) Dave Rats, I mean a 67. Forgot to carry., Forgot to carry what? Dave - Original Message - From: David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 9:10 AM Subject: DA 16-45 f/4 lens I just noticed the camera shop's ad also has this lens on special (not the 16-50 f/2.8 unfortunately). What's the group's consensus on this one? It might be a bad assumption that PDML can agree on anything, but it's worth a try. 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. - Nessun virus nel messaggio. Controllato da AVG - www.avg.com Versione: 10.0.1170 / Database dei virus: 426/3298 - Data di rilascio: 05/12/2010 -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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. -- 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.
Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 2:39 PM, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Dec 9, 2010, at 2:04 PM, David J Brooks wrote: On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 2:03 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 11:43 AM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: The only problem can be it only reaches 45mm, but that's hardly a surprise ;-) Dario But its a 57 on an AP-C sensor. (insert image of me ducking here.) Dave Rats, I mean a 67. Forgot to carry., Forgot to carry what? The 1 Dave Dave - Original Message - From: David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 9:10 AM Subject: DA 16-45 f/4 lens I just noticed the camera shop's ad also has this lens on special (not the 16-50 f/2.8 unfortunately). What's the group's consensus on this one? It might be a bad assumption that PDML can agree on anything, but it's worth a try. 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. - Nessun virus nel messaggio. Controllato da AVG - www.avg.com Versione: 10.0.1170 / Database dei virus: 426/3298 - Data di rilascio: 05/12/2010 -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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. -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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.
Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
On 12/9/2010 2:04 PM, David J Brooks wrote: On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 2:03 PM, David J Brookspentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 11:43 AM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: The only problem can be it only reaches 45mm, but that's hardly a surprise ;-) Dario But its a 57 on an AP-C sensor. (insert image of me ducking here.) Dave Rats, I mean a 67. Forgot to carry., Apparently your spelling disease is catching, now your math has it. Dave - Original Message - From: David Mannd...@multisport.net.nz To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 9:10 AM Subject: DA 16-45 f/4 lens I just noticed the camera shop's ad also has this lens on special (not the 16-50 f/2.8 unfortunately). What's the group's consensus on this one? It might be a bad assumption that PDML can agree on anything, but it's worth a try. 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. - Nessun virus nel messaggio. Controllato da AVG - www.avg.com Versione: 10.0.1170 / Database dei virus: 426/3298 - Data di rilascio: 05/12/2010 -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- Where's the Kaboom? There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering Kaboom! --Marvin the Martian. -- 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.
RE: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
As I might have said last time this lens got a mention, on my trip to Egypt a couple of years ago more than 70% of my shots were with it. Sharp, not heavy, I found it very useful. I have the same issue with the lens hood as David, though - not a deal-breaker. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David Parsons Sent: Sunday, 5 December 2010 1:20 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens I've read the reviews and either I have a really good copy, or I'm daft, but I've found the lens to be very capable and the perfect wide to medium lens for me. It's sharp wide open. It takes about 85-90% of the pictures that I shoot. The only problem that I've had is that the lens hood detents on the hood bayonet have worn down. It makes the hood loose, but that is a minor issue. -- 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.
Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
I have owned one since they first came out and I'm extremely happy with its IQ. It's been by far my most used lens for my first 6 years of digital photography, now replaced by the Sigma 17-70 f/2.8/4 HSM thanks its longer reach and silent operation. Another important plus of the 16-45 is there are no faulty samples around, as it happens so often with the DA* 16-50 f/2.8. That was confirmed by the Pentax service for Italy, where a technician once told me that the 16-45/4 is the most reliable Pentax lens in recent years, with a zero-fault score. They never get any 16-45/4 back from unhappy purchasers. The only problem can be it only reaches 45mm, but that's hardly a surprise ;-) Dario - Original Message - From: David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 9:10 AM Subject: DA 16-45 f/4 lens I just noticed the camera shop's ad also has this lens on special (not the 16-50 f/2.8 unfortunately). What's the group's consensus on this one? It might be a bad assumption that PDML can agree on anything, but it's worth a try. 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. - Nessun virus nel messaggio. Controllato da AVG - www.avg.com Versione: 10.0.1170 / Database dei virus: 426/3298 - Data di rilascio: 05/12/2010 -- 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.
Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
Sounds like a match in the making Leon Altoff leon.alt...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Dave, I have this lens and I like it. It's not ever going to be as sharp and fast as the 16-50 f2.8 (and it won't be a s heavy either), but for the money it's a very good lens. My only problem with it was that I always seemed to want a little bit more length out of it and was constantly swapping to a longer lens and back again. I've since added a DA 17-70 to my lens collection which I find covers that bit extra I need. The 16-45 is sitting around with the other lenses that I no longer use waiting for me to sell them to people who can help them fulfil their purpose in life (to be attached to a camera and take pictures). Leon On 4 December 2010 19:10, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: I just noticed the camera shop's ad also has this lens on special (not the 16-50 f/2.8 unfortunately). What's the group's consensus on this one? It might be a bad assumption that PDML can agree on anything, but it's worth a try. 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. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9. Please excuse my brevity. -- 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.
DA 16-45 f/4 lens
I just noticed the camera shop's ad also has this lens on special (not the 16-50 f/2.8 unfortunately). What's the group's consensus on this one? It might be a bad assumption that PDML can agree on anything, but it's worth a try. 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.
Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
Dave, Wide but slow compared to primes. Image quality is good for a walk about lens, but I haven't had mine on a camera in 18 months. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 2:10 AM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: I just noticed the camera shop's ad also has this lens on special (not the 16-50 f/2.8 unfortunately). What's the group's consensus on this one? It might be a bad assumption that PDML can agree on anything, but it's worth a try. 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. -- 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.
Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
Hi Dave, I have this lens and I like it. It's not ever going to be as sharp and fast as the 16-50 f2.8 (and it won't be a s heavy either), but for the money it's a very good lens. My only problem with it was that I always seemed to want a little bit more length out of it and was constantly swapping to a longer lens and back again. I've since added a DA 17-70 to my lens collection which I find covers that bit extra I need. The 16-45 is sitting around with the other lenses that I no longer use waiting for me to sell them to people who can help them fulfil their purpose in life (to be attached to a camera and take pictures). Leon On 4 December 2010 19:10, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: I just noticed the camera shop's ad also has this lens on special (not the 16-50 f/2.8 unfortunately). What's the group's consensus on this one? It might be a bad assumption that PDML can agree on anything, but it's worth a try. 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.
Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
I owned and used this lens before I bought the 16-50. The image quality is very good. The build quality leaves something to be desired. It extends as it's zoomed toward the wide end, and that extension feels a bit sloppy. But the performance was always quite nice. More barrel distortion than its pricier sibling, but that's to be expected. Paul On Dec 4, 2010, at 3:10 AM, David Mann wrote: I just noticed the camera shop's ad also has this lens on special (not the 16-50 f/2.8 unfortunately). What's the group's consensus on this one? It might be a bad assumption that PDML can agree on anything, but it's worth a try. 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. -- 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.
Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
Dave, I have this lens and like it a lot. It is my walk around zoom and has decent IQ. Dave On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 3:10 AM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: I just noticed the camera shop's ad also has this lens on special (not the 16-50 f/2.8 unfortunately). What's the group's consensus on this one? It might be a bad assumption that PDML can agree on anything, but it's worth a try. 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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.
Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
On Sat, 04 Dec 2010 08:10 -0500, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Dave, I have this lens and like it a lot. It is my walk around zoom and has decent IQ. I agree. Pity you didn't try mine while you were in Sydney Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ Dave On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 3:10 AM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: I just noticed the camera shop's ad also has this lens on special (not the 16-50 f/2.8 unfortunately). What's the group's consensus on this one? It might be a bad assumption that PDML can agree on anything, but it's worth a try. Cheers, Dave -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Send your email first class -- 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.
Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
Have owned one since they first came out. Extremely pleasing IQ. I noticed that it exceeded the DA*16~50 Photozone center test results at most f stops. I realize samples vary and feel I may have gotten one of the better samples. Jack --- On Sat, 12/4/10, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: From: David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz Subject: DA 16-45 f/4 lens To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 12:10 AM I just noticed the camera shop's ad also has this lens on special (not the 16-50 f/2.8 unfortunately). What's the group's consensus on this one? It might be a bad assumption that PDML can agree on anything, but it's worth a try. 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. -- 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.
Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
Hi Dave: I think the DA 16-45 lens is a great lens for the money. For over a year now, I've been shooting a construction project and I use the 16-45 the DA* 50-135mm on two camera bodies(originally started with K20/K10D, but now shoot with K7 and K20D). The shots below were taken with the 16-45 at high ISOs, slow shutter speeds the K20D was mounted on a tripod. I most definitely recommend this lens. http://www.caguila.com/caguila/trconstructionjuly132010/index.html Here are some recent shots with the K7 and the DA 16-45mm. http://www.caguila.com/caguila/trcnov18/index.html I did a theater shoot used the 16-45. I thought the lens performed well with the K20D. http://www.caguila.com/caguila/hayfever/index.html As to the DA* 50-135mm f2.8, well, it's a gem. Absolutely love it. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 2:10 AM Subject: DA 16-45 f/4 lens I just noticed the camera shop's ad also has this lens on special (not the 16-50 f/2.8 unfortunately). What's the group's consensus on this one? It might be a bad assumption that PDML can agree on anything, but it's worth a try. 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. -- 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.
Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
I agree with Christine. When I was in Chicago Bob S allowed me to use his 16-45/4 and it was really excellent experience - both ergonomics and IQ. Unless you /really/ need that extra stop of DA* 16-50, DA 16-45/4.0 is a gem of a lens. Boris On 12/4/2010 6:03 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Dave: I think the DA 16-45 lens is a great lens for the money. For over a year now, I've been shooting a construction project and I use the 16-45 the DA* 50-135mm on two camera bodies(originally started with K20/K10D, but now shoot with K7 and K20D). The shots below were taken with the 16-45 at high ISOs, slow shutter speeds the K20D was mounted on a tripod. I most definitely recommend this lens. http://www.caguila.com/caguila/trconstructionjuly132010/index.html -- 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.
Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
This lens is my go to when the 21mm isn't wide enough. I originally got it to replace the FAJ 18-35 kit lens that came on my *istD. Was a reasonably priced upgrade to that lens. It has fairly good IQ and the constant f4 is nice. True it is a little short on the long end but was better on both ends than the 18-35 (which I think is an underrated lens itself.) Ted The eye of the viewer becomes the eye of the Photographer. Albert Maysles -- 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.
Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
On 2010-12-04 01:10 , David Mann wrote: I just noticed the camera shop's ad also has this lens on special (not the 16-50 f/2.8 unfortunately). What's the group's consensus on this one? It might be a bad assumption that PDML can agree on anything, but it's worth a try. love it, take most of my photos with it; it was a great improvement over the 18-55 i started with; i have used it in mist and light rain numerous times, and given it quite a few knocks (usually against the lens hood) without mishap; i feel i can use it in rougher conditions than i'd want to with a super premium lens i've used the 1:4 macro quite a lot too (i suspect it is more like 1:3.5 based on my tests), though it has been superseded for serious close-ups by a bargain sigma 105 macro -- 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.
Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
On Dec 5, 2010, at 5:03 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Here are some recent shots with the K7 and the DA 16-45mm. http://www.caguila.com/caguila/trcnov18/index.html I hope they put some cubicles in the mens room! As to the DA* 50-135mm f2.8, well, it's a gem. Absolutely love it. I heard back from the camera shop, they sold that one just before closing time yesterday :( They've offered to honour the price on the 16-45 for me so I'll try and sneak a long lunch break tomorrow to check it out. 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.
Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
- Original Message - From: David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 5:40 PM Subject: Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens On Dec 5, 2010, at 5:03 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Here are some recent shots with the K7 and the DA 16-45mm. http://www.caguila.com/caguila/trcnov18/index.html I hope they put some cubicles in the mens room! As to the DA* 50-135mm f2.8, well, it's a gem. Absolutely love it. I heard back from the camera shop, they sold that one just before closing time yesterday :( They've offered to honour the price on the 16-45 for me so I'll try and sneak a long lunch break tomorrow to check it out. One thing to remember: the 16-45 is not weather sealed. I don't know if that's a deal breaker for ya, though. Today I shot in the snow with the 50-135--kit came home soaked; I wouldn't be able to do that with the 16-45 though. Cheers, christine -- 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.
Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
I've read the reviews and either I have a really good copy, or I'm daft, but I've found the lens to be very capable and the perfect wide to medium lens for me. It's sharp wide open. It takes about 85-90% of the pictures that I shoot. The only problem that I've had is that the lens hood detents on the hood bayonet have worn down. It makes the hood loose, but that is a minor issue. http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/tags/smcpda1645mmf40edal/ On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 3:10 AM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: I just noticed the camera shop's ad also has this lens on special (not the 16-50 f/2.8 unfortunately). What's the group's consensus on this one? It might be a bad assumption that PDML can agree on anything, but it's worth a try. 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. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- 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.
Re: DA 16-45 f/4 lens
On Dec 5, 2010, at 3:02 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: One thing to remember: the 16-45 is not weather sealed. I don't know if that's a deal breaker for ya, though. Today I shot in the snow with the 50-135--kit came home soaked; I wouldn't be able to do that with the 16-45 though. Thanks for the tip. I went to the camera shop after watching a bike race in town and bought one. I've only made a few test photos so far, in flat light. I'll give it more of a workout when I get the chance. The guys in the shop said the importer may have more of the 50-135 available so I may still be able to get the special price. I'll find that out tomorrow, hopefully the prospect of making another sale will motivate them. Then I'll have to start thinking about thinning out my primes :( 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.
