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Comment by wadna posted on What "Normal" lens for K-7 at 17/07/2010 - 09:15
terje-l wrote:
But by all means, if money is of no objection, there are better lenses to obtain. I merely try to suggest that one should not ignore the performance of the standard kit lens.
Fair enough. Thanks.wadna wrote:
I have the 18-50 kit lens that came with my *istD.
Honestly, I believe that the 3.5-5.6/18-55 mm AL II that originally came with the K200D is a better lens than the one you refer to. The still newer WR edition is optically equal to the Mk II lens, afaik.I have the 18-50 kit lens that came with my *istD.
But by all means, if money is of no objection, there are better lenses to obtain. I merely try to suggest that one should not ignore the performance of the standard kit lens.
Regards, Ian.
Comment by wadna posted on What "Normal" lens for K-7 at 17/07/2010 - 05:07
johnriley wrote:
The *istD was supplied with the 18-35mm lens - not a bad performer and also full frame for those who wanted to use it on a film SLR.
I live in Oz & my *istD came with a Sigma twin lens kit, 18-50 & 55-200.The *istD was supplied with the 18-35mm lens - not a bad performer and also full frame for those who wanted to use it on a film SLR.
Regards, Ian.
Comment by wadna posted on What "Normal" lens for K-7 at 17/07/2010 - 05:04
beginner wrote:
I aquired a 31mmLtd!.....second hand,mint condition...£700...worth every penny!,you dont realise how good it is until you try it..then,Wow!
That's the sort of comment that isn't helpful! I aquired a 31mmLtd!.....second hand,mint condition...£700...worth every penny!,you dont realise how good it is until you try it..then,Wow!
I'm watching a couple on ebay.
Comment by wadna posted on What "Normal" lens for K-7 at 16/07/2010 - 22:32
johnriley wrote:
I have just spent a few days in Paris with the 18-55mm and 50-200mm WR lenses, both of which were very satisfactory.
Same reply as I made to Terry's comment applies. The 55-200 that came with my *istD was a poor lens indeed so over time I replaced the kit lenses with Sigmas - 17-70 & 70-300. Both are better lenses than the kit ones.I have just spent a few days in Paris with the 18-55mm and 50-200mm WR lenses, both of which were very satisfactory.
The reason I'm looking for a fast lens in the 28-30mm range is I want the speed, compactness, DOF control & "normal" view of that FL for street photography particularly when I'm traveling. The 17-70 does a good job but it's heavy, slower & more intrusive but, of course, being a zoom, more flexible than a prime.
I'm keeping an eye on a couple of FA31's on ebay but perhaps I'll just stay with what I have - the 17-70 Sigma & the FA 50.
Regards, Ian.
Comment by wadna posted on What "Normal" lens for K-7 at 16/07/2010 - 22:25
terje-l wrote:
What's wrong with the 18-55 mm kit lens? A fine performer, imho.
I have the 18-50 kit lens that came with my *istD. Not a bad lens, light & compact, but hardly a great lens. It's also f3.5 max. aperture; slow & lacking ability to control DOF as a faster lens can.What's wrong with the 18-55 mm kit lens? A fine performer, imho.
Regards, Ian.
Comment by wadna posted on What "Normal" lens for K-7 at 16/07/2010 - 22:15
iceblinker wrote:
Yes. It's either the 28 you mention, the 35mm f2 or the FA 31 Ltd. - I'm watching a couple on ebay at the moment. Drool.wadna wrote:
For anyone interested I bought the Sigma 30mm f1.4
I tested it & returned it as it was a complete dog wide open being so blurry in the centre (not to mention the eye watering edge blur) as to be unusable.
So I'm back where I started but would still prefer AF operation.
A good thing about the humble F 28mm f2.8 is that it's pretty decent wide open. A faster lens: you may (often) have to stop it down to f2.8 or more anyway, thus negating much of the speed advantage. It'll be bulkier and heavier as well.For anyone interested I bought the Sigma 30mm f1.4
I tested it & returned it as it was a complete dog wide open being so blurry in the centre (not to mention the eye watering edge blur) as to be unusable.
So I'm back where I started but would still prefer AF operation.
Comment by wadna posted on What "Normal" lens for K-7 at 16/07/2010 - 01:54
Would you sell the FA 31 to a boy from Oz? It's a lot of money but it's awfully tempting.
Comment by wadna posted on Superb FA31 and FA77 for sale. Boxed and Mint at 13/07/2010 - 12:57
Flossie, I have to say it's not a good photo for assessing the merits of the lens however it appears better than the one I bought but markedly worse than my 17-70 Sigma.
This is a Pro grade prime lens?!!!
This is a Pro grade prime lens?!!!
Comment by wadna posted on What "Normal" lens for K-7 at 12/07/2010 - 08:11
To put it in perspective I compared it with my Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.5, a consumer grade zoom with a reputation for softness whereas the 30mm is a professional grade prime lens. The zoom wide open (f3.5) at around 28-30mm was so far superior edge & centre it was beyond belief.
Comment by wadna posted on What "Normal" lens for K-7 at 12/07/2010 - 00:08
I live in Oz & my *istD came with a Sigma twin lens kit, 18-50 & 55-200.
Perhaps if you look at the members' pictures on this forum and see what lenses were used it might be helpful in your decision making process?
Regards, Ian.