Originally posted by yusuf
Would you chose DA 70 f2.4 over 50-135mm f2.8 (or similar zoom like 70-200mm f2.8) ?
Except for the size, I don't see any advantage. f2.4 is not a lot faster than f2.8 and zoom definitely has it's own flexibility. MTF ratings on phonezone are close too.
Just wondering
Yusuf
I have both those lenses, although the 50-135 for only 2 weeks. The IQ seems identical to me, both are simply stunning, so I agree that IQ can be taken out of the equation.
2.4 vs 2.8 is half a stop. That's only insignificant when you don't need it.
The DA70 is also a lot cheaper, and a lot smaller and a fraction or the weight. Being smaller, it's no where near as intimidating for people when you take their pictures. Sometimes that's very important, sometimes that doesn't matter.
The 50-135 is a fantastic range for candids at family events, which is the reason I bought it. I was getting sick of swapping between my DA40, DA70 and DA55-300. I wanted IQ & flexibility.
If I had to give up one lens I don't know which one I'd choose to be honest.
Probably a better comparison though would be between the FA77 and the DA*50-135 which are much closer in price.