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Then again you might be comparing the Mk 1 and Mk2 in which case I agree with your comment.

I'm sure he was, saying that a kit lens won't have a constant aperture, or one that starts at f/2.8. The Tamron is a significant step up from a kit lens.

Dan

Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Mk II 18-55mm at 04/06/2008 - 22:19

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Well, in all probability you won't have the option of going for the 16-45 soon, this new lens will replace it.

Just wondering: is that a known fact or speculation? Even if it is replaced, the DA16-45 will be around forever on the used market. As I said elsewhere, this new lens fills no niche for me. I'd rather have an extra 1mm on the wide end than 25mm extra in the portrait range at an unusable f/4.

This is a lens desperately looking for a market and I don't think it will find one. There are faster, wider or cheaper alternatives already. Though not with SDM.

Specualtion on my part, although someone obviously knows better. I can't imagine them having a 16-45 f/4 and 17-70 f/4 in the same lens range, but who knows. I imagine they were thinking they needed to update the 16-45 to give it SDM, and decided to improve the specs while they were at it. If it were 16-70 I'd be more interested, 17mm's not quite wide enough for me.

Dan

Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on PENTAX Introduces smc DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM Lens at 05/06/2008 - 00:06

Well, there's bound to be a few s/h ones popping up when people feel compelled to 'upgrade', I'm sure quite a few people would appreciate the extra reach.

Actually, it sounds quite tempting.

Dan

Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on PENTAX Introduces smc DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM Lens at 04/06/2008 - 21:40

Well, in all probability you won't have the option of going for the 16-45 soon, this new lens will replace it. And remember that the list price of the 16-45 is actually £399, and until recently you'd be lucky to get one under £300.

SRP of the 16-50 is £549.

Dan

Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on PENTAX Introduces smc DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM Lens at 04/06/2008 - 20:57

You don't need an HDR program to replicate an ND Grad: https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6327&start=20

Dan

Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Filters? at 04/06/2008 - 14:57

Yep, portrait: Tree, lake, mountain. Simple, no wasted space.

Dan

Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Portrait or landscape ? at 03/06/2008 - 00:01

K10D, FA50mm f/1.4 @ f/2.8, 1/350s, ISO100

Dan

Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Weekly Competition #48 "Tools Of The Trade" at 07/06/2008 - 13:43

No, although hadn't spotted that one either. Further down the page, bit of an 'allo, allo' moment.

Dan

Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Pentax Software at 01/06/2008 - 11:24

No, I didn't see the 'flont' page one. There's a much better one than that.

Dan

Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Pentax Software at 01/06/2008 - 11:13

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See if you can find it!

I bet you were crying with laughter, but for exactly how long?

Oh, hang on, just seen the one you meant.

Dan

Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Pentax Software at 31/05/2008 - 23:51

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