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**Peter Zack** · 07-21-2008, 04:58 AM

Originally Posted by FHPhotographer

Thanks, Peter, this is just what I was hoping to see in an earlier post asking for some real world comparison between the FA and DA lenses. This is great, and can I assume this same comparison applies to the 35 FA and DA as well, or is that too big a leap?
FHPhotog

Remember this is a comparision between 2 FA series lenses. I don't have the D-FA Macro. So these are the same generation. My understanding is though that the FA 50mm Macro and the D-FA 50mm Macro are optically the same lens. But the DA35mm is a new lens in the line and there is no older model. But the FA35mm f2 is an excellent lens. I had one for awhile and it's very good (slightly better in IQ than the FA50mm 1.4) but never used the lens much (having a number of primes around the same FL) and sold it.

I really can't say this is a direct comparison but good quality macro lenses will all share some similarities. Sharper across the frame and better bokeh. Everyone that has either lens, says they are very good and owners of the 35mm macro like it a lot. So if you can afford the 35mm macro, want the flexibility of 2 very difference applications (normal shooting and macros) and don't need the 1 stop difference, then I'd get the 35mm macro.

07-21-2008, 04:58 AM	#25
Peter Zack Moderator Site Supporter Location: East Coast Canada Gallery Photos: 63 Posts: 7,809	Originally Posted by FHPhotographer Thanks, Peter, this is just what I was hoping to see in an earlier post asking for some real world comparison between the FA and DA lenses. This is great, and can I assume this same comparison applies to the 35 FA and DA as well, or is that too big a leap? FHPhotog Remember this is a comparision between 2 FA series lenses. I don't have the D-FA Macro. So these are the same generation. My understanding is though that the FA 50mm Macro and the D-FA 50mm Macro are optically the same lens. But the DA35mm is a new lens in the line and there is no older model. But the FA35mm f2 is an excellent lens. I had one for awhile and it's very good (slightly better in IQ than the FA50mm 1.4) but never used the lens much (having a number of primes around the same FL) and sold it. I really can't say this is a direct comparison but good quality macro lenses will all share some similarities. Sharper across the frame and better bokeh. Everyone that has either lens, says they are very good and owners of the 35mm macro like it a lot. So if you can afford the 35mm macro, want the flexibility of 2 very difference applications (normal shooting and macros) and don't need the 1 stop difference, then I'd get the 35mm macro.