In case you're interested in a DA 16-45mm...Just buy one!

G-Diesel · 09-20-2010, 02:24 PM

I bought a used (two previous owners) DA 16-45mm f4 and I just couldn't be happier with the lens. Not as sharp as a prime but damn near! Plus, it did a really good job at night shots.

Here are some examples shot @ Frankfurt last week:

This will go right in my K-5 (if the reviews are tempting). Right now my K-x is doing it's job in a superb way though... I think I'll keep it just in case. =)

imtheguy · 09-20-2010, 03:00 PM

Wow. I love wide night shots and you posted quite a nice series here. Something for everybody. As far as the da16-45, I keep trying to buy an UW (rented the da15 ltd last week, tried the da14 onSunday) but the 16-45 keeps talking me out of it. Damn its persuasive!

Thanks for posting the series.

G-Diesel · 09-20-2010, 03:23 PM

Thanks a lot. I realy enjoy using this lens and it make me feel sorry for the previous two owners. How on earth would somebody get rid of this? :|

causey · 09-20-2010, 03:33 PM

Excellent shots; excellent lens. I like my 16-45mm so much that I'm tempted to buy a second one, just in case one of them breaks or prices get out of hand... Sometimes this so far unfulfilled intention does make sense, at other times it doesn't

Last edited by causey; 09-20-2010 at 03:40 PM.

G-Diesel · 09-20-2010, 03:38 PM

Thanks! I bought this one for 150€ so I'm seriously thinking about getting another one for the same reason you mentioned.

causey · 09-20-2010, 03:42 PM

And it will soon be supported by DxO in modules with K10D, K20D, K-7, and K-x, which means the quality of the (DxO-ed) images will be spectacular, for not much money!

MikeW · 09-20-2010, 04:40 PM

I agree. It is an excellent and very versatile lens. It really was all I needed on a recent trip to the Netherlands.

CEWren · 09-20-2010, 08:33 PM

great shots!

paddy567 · 09-20-2010, 08:48 PM

Agreed. I bought this before our trip to Namibia in July, and it performed admirably well. The extra 2mm over the kit lens on the wide end makes a suprising difference, and the resolution and contrast was really a pleasant and wonderful surprise. I'm very taken with this lens. It was a bargain for $aud 250. I just wish my 55-300 - which I also like - had the same resolution.

From Namibia, "Deadvlei"

From a friend's wedding on the weekend.

paddy567 · 09-20-2010, 08:52 PM

Hmm, those Namibia photos seem blurrier here than on the google web albums upload, like they've been resized in the forum post. Maybe I did something wrong, anyway, rest assured, for the money it's very sharp and really great colours!

causey · 09-21-2010, 04:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by paddy567

Hmm, those Namibia photos seem blurrier here than on the google web albums upload, like they've been resized in the forum post. Maybe I did something wrong, anyway, rest assured, for the money it's very sharp and really great colours!

Yes, the resizing algorithm gives a bit of blur to posted pics. That's why I prefer to insert flickr links with 'insertimage' and 'wrap [IMGWIDE]'--especially the latter.

Cuchulainn · 09-21-2010, 04:14 AM

Yup, it's a lovely lens. i sold mine to fund a Tamron f2.8, but was always very impressed with the pics I got from the 16-45.

creampuff · 09-21-2010, 04:33 AM

Well this lens is already discontinued and no longer in production.
It does give nice images but the build quality could be better and I just couldn't stand the silly design of the lens barrel extending at 16mm. I prefer my DA 17-70mm...

Frogfish · 09-21-2010, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by Cuchulainn

Yup, it's a lovely lens. i sold mine to fund a Tamron f2.8, but was always very impressed with the pics I got from the 16-45.

The 17-50 ? Or 17-70 variable F stop / or 24-70 ? I'm looking at all these plus the Sigmas and just can't solve the equation. Now if the new 18-135 is very good (and comes with a good price on the K5) .......

GeneV · 09-21-2010, 11:06 AM

Originally posted by causey

Yes, the resizing algorithm gives a bit of blur to posted pics. That's why I prefer to insert flickr links with 'insertimage' and 'wrap [IMGWIDE]'--especially the latter.

I've almost given up posting photos until I figure out a good way to make them look as sharp as I want. Any resizing seems to add some blur, even resizing in PS. I'll try Flickr.

Oh, and I'm a great fan of the DA17-70.

09-20-2010, 02:24 PM	#1
G-Diesel Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Leiria - Portugal Posts: 65	In case you're interested in a DA 16-45mm...Just buy one! I bought a used (two previous owners) DA 16-45mm f4 and I just couldn't be happier with the lens. Not as sharp as a prime but damn near! Plus, it did a really good job at night shots. Here are some examples shot @ Frankfurt last week: This will go right in my K-5 (if the reviews are tempting). Right now my K-x is doing it's job in a superb way though... I think I'll keep it just in case. =)

09-21-2010, 09:42 AM	#14
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Originally posted by Cuchulainn Yup, it's a lovely lens. i sold mine to fund a Tamron f2.8, but was always very impressed with the pics I got from the 16-45. The 17-50 ? Or 17-70 variable F stop / or 24-70 ? I'm looking at all these plus the Sigmas and just can't solve the equation. Now if the new 18-135 is very good (and comes with a good price on the K5) ....... Last edited by Frogfish; 09-21-2010 at 11:20 AM.

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causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	And it will soon be supported by DxO in modules with K10D, K20D, K-7, and K-x, which means the quality of the (DxO-ed) images will be spectacular, for not much money!

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paddy567 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 50	Agreed. I bought this before our trip to Namibia in July, and it performed admirably well. The extra 2mm over the kit lens on the wide end makes a suprising difference, and the resolution and contrast was really a pleasant and wonderful surprise. I'm very taken with this lens. It was a bargain for $aud 250. I just wish my 55-300 - which I also like - had the same resolution. From Namibia, "Deadvlei" From a friend's wedding on the weekend.

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paddy567 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 50	Hmm, those Namibia photos seem blurrier here than on the google web albums upload, like they've been resized in the forum post. Maybe I did something wrong, anyway, rest assured, for the money it's very sharp and really great colours!

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causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	Originally posted by paddy567 Hmm, those Namibia photos seem blurrier here than on the google web albums upload, like they've been resized in the forum post. Maybe I did something wrong, anyway, rest assured, for the money it's very sharp and really great colours! Yes, the resizing algorithm gives a bit of blur to posted pics. That's why I prefer to insert flickr links with 'insertimage' and 'wrap [IMGWIDE]'--especially the latter.

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creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Well this lens is already discontinued and no longer in production. It does give nice images but the build quality could be better and I just couldn't stand the silly design of the lens barrel extending at 16mm. I prefer my DA 17-70mm...

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GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by causey Yes, the resizing algorithm gives a bit of blur to posted pics. That's why I prefer to insert flickr links with 'insertimage' and 'wrap [IMGWIDE]'--especially the latter. I've almost given up posting photos until I figure out a good way to make them look as sharp as I want. Any resizing seems to add some blur, even resizing in PS. I'll try Flickr. Oh, and I'm a great fan of the DA17-70.