Limited or not
Posted 21/09/2011 - 15:59 - Helpful Comment
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Very hard decision. After reading this, I went for the f2.4mm. The smoother bokeh sealed the deal (the price helped too!)
But on playing with the macro version in the shop, I was impressed with the build quality. And macro is a handy bonus. Tough call.
But on playing with the macro version in the shop, I was impressed with the build quality. And macro is a handy bonus. Tough call.
Posted 21/09/2011 - 16:00 - Helpful Comment
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Both will be excellent, buy on a balance of cost aginst required features.
So, the f2.4 version, inexpensive but no QS focusing and no macro
Or, the Macro lens for more substantial construction, closer focusing and QS. It is marginally slower, but not significantly so.
So, the f2.4 version, inexpensive but no QS focusing and no macro
Or, the Macro lens for more substantial construction, closer focusing and QS. It is marginally slower, but not significantly so.
Best regards, John
Posted 21/09/2011 - 16:04 - Helpful Comment
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It depends what you want plan to do with it - I have the DA35/2.8 ltd and am very happy with it.
I bought it as part of my 'travel' kit as it is very sharp, I like shooting landscapes at that focal length and the macro capability is useful.
However, shallow depth-of-field and bokeh aren't its strong point - personally I'd choose the DA35/2.4 if that's your cup of tea.
I bought it as part of my 'travel' kit as it is very sharp, I like shooting landscapes at that focal length and the macro capability is useful.
However, shallow depth-of-field and bokeh aren't its strong point - personally I'd choose the DA35/2.4 if that's your cup of tea.
Posted 21/09/2011 - 16:10 - Helpful Comment
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Justifiably you could own both in time!
Posted 21/09/2011 - 16:15 - Helpful Comment
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Actually, given the low cost of the f2.4 version, why not start with that. If you're happy, then the quest is over. If not, you can sell it on at minimal loss and go for the most expensive option.
Best regards, John
Posted 21/09/2011 - 16:37 - Helpful Comment
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You may need a lens hood with the 35 / 2.4 though- colours can be a bit muted without it. I was a bit disappointed with it outside until I got a cheap hood on ebay- made the world of difference.
Posted 21/09/2011 - 18:32
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johnriley wrote:
Actually, given the low cost of the f2.4 version, why not start with that. If you're happy, then the quest is over. If not, you can sell it on at minimal loss and go for the most expensive option.
Good thinking John i think that,s the way forward. I have not really had much experience with primes i have used mostly short zooms but when i check the images i have taken with the 18-55 the vast majority are at or about 35mm fl so will give it a go.
Actually, given the low cost of the f2.4 version, why not start with that. If you're happy, then the quest is over. If not, you can sell it on at minimal loss and go for the most expensive option.
Posted 22/09/2011 - 10:48 - Helpful Comment
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It really is a fantstic lens.
Ken
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Posted 22/09/2011 - 12:07
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Got one on its way now from srs so we shall see on monday
Posted 22/09/2011 - 13:23
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Blythman wrote:
Don't accept Alan's offer, put it on eBay, you'll make a profit! See this thread https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/e-bay-lunacy---30577
geordie01 wrote:
Got one on its way now from srs so we shall see on monday
If you don't like it I'll give you a hundred quid for it on Tuesday Got one on its way now from srs so we shall see on monday
Posted 22/09/2011 - 13:26
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SteveF wrote:
Ahh but - no postage. And the covenience of a cash transaction
Blythman wrote:
Don't accept Alan's offer, put it on eBay, you'll make a profit! See this thread https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/e-bay-lunacy---30577geordie01 wrote:
Got one on its way now from srs so we shall see on monday
If you don't like it I'll give you a hundred quid for it on Tuesday Got one on its way now from srs so we shall see on monday
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