hey all!
still pretty new to this forum and the world of pentax, but I'm lovin it thus far!
I'm considering picking up either a DA 35mm ltd macro when I go to japan this December, but I've started hearing about the tamron 28-75mm 2.8 being a pretty awesome lens as well.
I guess which lens I choose ultimately depends on my needs and uses, but I just wanted a bit of feedback from people who have used both, or just a push in either direction.
I'd always been planning on getting a ltd prime sometime, and had my eye on the 35mm macro because of its bonus macro ability (not much of a bug shooter anyways, so the focal length is not a problem), but after reading up on the tamron, I feel that the tamron has better flexibility (due to being a zoom), while having a bit of pseudo-macro capabilities. Other than size and weight, are there any advantages of the DA 35mm ltd over the tamron? is it significantly sharper/contrasty?
I wish I could rent them to try them out, but there doesn't seem to be a place in australia/brisbane that lends out pentax lenses
For those of you who are curious, I shoot a variety of things, but mainly portraits and street shots
any suggestions or insight would be appreciated!
Thanks!