K10D newbie
Posted 06/08/2007 - 11:10
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Do let us know how well it works for ya. Love to see real images and any info on speed, quiteness, water tightness. (OK, you probably wont want to fully test the latter)
The DA*50-135 f2.8 is an amazing lens. Once you update the firmware (v.1.30), it's almost silent! It really makes a difference. I think it's pretty quick but as I've said before I never really used AF when I was shooting film. Do let us know how well it works for ya. Love to see real images and any info on speed, quiteness, water tightness. (OK, you probably wont want to fully test the latter)
As requested, I've put up some images online. It allows me to test some of Aperture's features. You may be disappointed though because I don't know how to make the images any bigger; sorry! The images taken with the DA* are quite crisp and it works wonders even in very dark situations. If you look in my photo gallery, the first 3 images were taken in a room where the shutters we closed "à l'espagnol" so there was very little natural light coming into the room.
I love the details I get with this lens. It's clearly evident when you look at the panda picture and you see each little bump on the wall clearly. Same goes for the curtain shot; the details around the letter T are impressive (and yes I know, they need a good wash). For the DVD image, you can even read the fine print (with Aperture's loupe) on the box!
Of course when you attach the 50-135 to the camera, it's much heavier but again, I was expecting much worse. I do notice though that I tend to tilt to the left so perhaps I really should consider buying a monopod for when I go outside.
I'm still in the learning process concerning the different exposure modes so it would be unfair for me to say anything about them. Overall, I've been happy with the exposure metering (especially since I've been shooting in darkish environment).
http://homepage.mac.com/cherrylicious/K10D-DAstar50-135/
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19 years
France
It's not quiet though; that I can tell you. I don't know how it compares to other AF lenses but you do hear it when doing AF.
I was waiting for my battery to be recharged before updating the firmware so I only did it this morning.
Oh la la! Oh La La!
It's as if I have a new klens! The DA*50-135mm is COMPLETELY silent! The AF BIP-BIP sound seems so loud now! I'm impressed!