DA* 16-50mm

jules · 2013-07-22T09:54:23+0100

I'd like to solicit opinions on this Lens, with all my current wheeling and dealing I've ended up with two Pentax 17-70'S & a SINGLE limited DA35 F2.8 MACRO, I want to run myself a comparison between the 17-70 and 16-50, I love the 35 macro but some of you may know I've been down that road before. :shock: I want what I want/need in as few lenses as possible, so that there are no passengers this time around. I'm certain of my DA* 50-135/300 and the Siggy 8-16, I'd like to have a lightweight back Packing combo of the 16-50 and 50-135 because of the weather sealing which is important to me, the 17-70 doesn't quite scrub up there as it's rotating focus ring isn't sealed as far as I am aware but optically both of mine are superb and pretty much in use for 70+% of my shots, if it doesn't measure up, I'll just get the 21/40/70 Ltd like I had before...:) I've read most of the reviews on the Lens which seem to put it as no worse than the 17-70 in the same range and comparable F stops, it's just a bit soft at F2.8 which is ok by me as if I used it for limited depth of field photography I'd likely not be bothered by the edges anyway...

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jules jules

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Posted 02/08/2013 - 08:09 Link

InFESTation wrote:
nice shots, I keep trying to get the time to nip over to Port Carlisle for some sunset shots.

Good to see your enjoying the lens though

Getting towards the good time of year for the Sunsets.