Lens Advice, please?
Posted 27/04/2011 - 12:28
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I take my DA12-24mm on every trip, but then again I normally travel to European cities. Here the 12mm end is vital -- the 24mm focal is useful no matter where you are. For landscapes I would be more than happy with 16mm and for the best quality would use my FA43 and stitch up a pano.
Have fun with the 10-20mm.
Have fun with the 10-20mm.
Posted 04/05/2011 - 07:28
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Well, the DA* 16-50mm went back to SRS yesterday.
The weather in London over the last few days has been similar to that which we expect in Mongolia later in the year in terms of light and general visibility.
I was in the City early on Sunday and again yesterday with only the DA* to force me into using it and I have to say that it is possibly the best lens I've ever had the pleasure of using - so far. The LBA started to tug at my coat but before I can get it past SWMBO I've got to try a couple of others.
The DA 12-24 f/4 is next on my list.
The weather in London over the last few days has been similar to that which we expect in Mongolia later in the year in terms of light and general visibility.
I was in the City early on Sunday and again yesterday with only the DA* to force me into using it and I have to say that it is possibly the best lens I've ever had the pleasure of using - so far. The LBA started to tug at my coat but before I can get it past SWMBO I've got to try a couple of others.
The DA 12-24 f/4 is next on my list.
Posted 01/07/2011 - 22:44
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Well, plunge taken - the DA*16-50mm arrived on Thursday.
No grief from SWMBO, I recently got her a new laptop, so I'm several brownie points in credit
I will take the lens out tomorrow for a trial
No grief from SWMBO, I recently got her a new laptop, so I'm several brownie points in credit
I will take the lens out tomorrow for a trial
Posted 02/07/2011 - 05:57
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Congrats Ray - not a lense I have but it's IQ is renowned. Enjoy !
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Many thanks for the comments. I've hired a DA* 16-50mm from SRS for the weekend to see how we get along. Hopefully this will do the trick and I can then buy one, my only concern is that I might need to go lower than the 16mm - so something along the lines of the 10-20mm Tamron might suit me better.
I will know more after the weekend!