I think I am Happy with my New Lens's Sharpness
What do you think?
Testing my Pentax DA* 16-50mm at F/2.8 ISO200 50mm - Handheld
No Sharpening added or PP



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Originally Posted by thomps6s

This thread is on hold until I can put together a real test of this lens.

Dag nabbit! I opened this thread looking for nice pics from the lens I want :P

he had photos up last night....

i officially want one to replace the kit lens.

i am still officially broke as well, so i guess it shall remain tucked safely away in my dreams.

Shawn,

Can we get a review on this lens? I am looking at purchasing in the next 6 months. Its down to a few possibles. The DA* 16-50, the DA 16-45, or the 10-20 Sigma. I will probably go with the 16 range though.

-Andy

Originally Posted by Donkeypunch

Shawn,

Can we get a review on this lens? I am looking at purchasing in the next 6 months. Its down to a few possibles. The DA* 16-50, the DA 16-45, or the 10-20 Sigma. I will probably go with the 16 range though.

-Andy

I love it, it is phenomenal.
If you don't see yourself shooting indoors, low light stuff, the 16-45 F/4 will probably do the trick for you as it is supposed to be a phenomenal landscape lens an very sharp.

Originally Posted by thomps6s

I love it, it is phenomenal.
If you don't see yourself shooting indoors, low light stuff, the 16-45 F/4 will probably do the trick for you as it is supposed to be a phenomenal landscape lens an very sharp.

Thanks,

Hard choice. I give up 1 stops for about $200, LD glass, and weatherseals. Hmm this will take some time to decide. Wish I had ability to try both lenses. The f stop aint a big deal, as I have a FA 50mm F1.4 for indoor, portrait and flash work. Would like a fast zoom though. Tough call.

-Andy

Originally Posted by Donkeypunch

Thanks,

Hard choice. I give up 1 stops for about $200, LD glass, and weatherseals. Hmm this will take some time to decide. Wish I had ability to try both lenses. The f stop aint a big deal, as I have a FA 50mm F1.4 for indoor, portrait and flash work. Would like a fast zoom though. Tough call.

-Andy

I was in your exact shoes but ultimately I spent the extra $200 because I thought I would use a wide zoom indoors and I have since I bought it.