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*Lance B* · 05-21-2008, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by thibs

Anyone owning a K20D should buy this magazine IMO.

Lots of optics tested here: from FA* 27-70/2.8, FA*85/1.4 to all Limiteds, DA*, the new DA17-70 SDM etc...

Most lenses are quite good and a couple numbers simply excellent !!

Talking about recent lenses:

- DA 17-70 SDM: it is good, vingettes a lot at 17 but it very nice upgrade over the kit lens. They say there's no focus touch up (!! to be confirmed) but there's indeed weather sealing.

- DA*200/2.8: excellent !!

- DA*300/4: excellent !!

- DA35/2.8 macro: excellent !

DA* 50-135 and DA* 16-50/2.8: centering defects but otherwise very good.

A lot more lenses tested, you should really buy this magazine.
More when I can buy one.

Thanks for the info.

Can you advise on some of the other lenses, please. Like the FA*18-70 f2.8, FA*85 f1.5, did they do the FA*80-200 f2.8?

Thanks in advance.

05-21-2008, 07:02 PM	#27
Lance B Site Supporter Location: Sydney, Australia Gallery Photos: 5 Posts: 474	Originally Posted by thibs Anyone owning a K20D should buy this magazine IMO. Lots of optics tested here: from FA* 27-70/2.8, FA85/1.4 to all Limiteds, DA, the new DA17-70 SDM etc... Most lenses are quite good and a couple numbers simply excellent !! Talking about recent lenses: - DA 17-70 SDM: it is good, vingettes a lot at 17 but it very nice upgrade over the kit lens. They say there's no focus touch up (!! to be confirmed) but there's indeed weather sealing. - DA200/2.8: excellent !! - DA300/4: excellent !! - DA35/2.8 macro: excellent ! DA* 50-135 and DA* 16-50/2.8: centering defects but otherwise very good. A lot more lenses tested, you should really buy this magazine. More when I can buy one. Thanks for the info. Can you advise on some of the other lenses, please. Like the FA18-70 f2.8, FA85 f1.5, did they do the FA*80-200 f2.8? Thanks in advance.