Screwdrive & SDM/CD

**interested_observer** · 10-10-2010, 09:22 AM

Morning, I shoot landscapes, so f4 lenses are just fine for me. Yes, there are times when faster lenses both for light and focusing would be nice, but I have wound up with nothing but screwdrive lenses, and feel no compunction to even look at a SDM or now the newer CD. I think that I have all the lenses I probably need - although there may be a DA 21 Ltd in my future.

So, how does your lens inventory stack up - all screwdrive, some of each or all SDM?

Actually, thinking about this over the years, for me - the simpler the lens the better.

mlatour · 10-10-2010, 09:43 AM

I don't do or ever plan on doing any wedding or nature photography
so really don't care how loud the lens is, as long as it's reliable.

If the 'pros' want that technology, let them have it in $$$ top-of-the-line lenses,
but for the regular amateur/semi-pro photographer, keep it simple!

Michel

imtheguy · 10-10-2010, 01:02 PM

Poll does not allow for accurate answers as its not granular enough. For the record, I have 7 SD and 1 SDM.

older not wiser · 10-10-2010, 01:39 PM

Actually I have a mixture of screwdive and K, M and A series lenses. Was put off SDM by the bad press it was getting. May change my mind now the DC motors are available.

View Poll Results: Lens Type (AutoFocus) - Of AutoFocus Lenses I have:
I only have Screwdrive Lenses	8	72.73%
Mainly Screwdrive but about a quarter SDM	2	18.18%
About Half & Half - Screwdrive and SDM	1	9.09%
Mostly SDM but a few Screwdrive	0	0%
All SDM - who needs backwards Screwdrive lenses	0	0%
Manual Focus - All M42 - No AutoFocus - Do not need Screwdrive or SDM	0	0%
Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll

10-10-2010, 09:22 AM	#1
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Screwdrive & SDM/CD Morning, I shoot landscapes, so f4 lenses are just fine for me. Yes, there are times when faster lenses both for light and focusing would be nice, but I have wound up with nothing but screwdrive lenses, and feel no compunction to even look at a SDM or now the newer CD. I think that I have all the lenses I probably need - although there may be a DA 21 Ltd in my future. So, how does your lens inventory stack up - all screwdrive, some of each or all SDM? Actually, thinking about this over the years, for me - the simpler the lens the better.

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10-10-2010, 09:43 AM	#2
mlatour Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 197	I don't do or ever plan on doing any wedding or nature photography so really don't care how loud the lens is, as long as it's reliable. If the 'pros' want that technology, let them have it in $$$ top-of-the-line lenses, but for the regular amateur/semi-pro photographer, keep it simple! Michel

10-10-2010, 01:02 PM	#3
imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	Poll does not allow for accurate answers as its not granular enough. For the record, I have 7 SD and 1 SDM.

10-10-2010, 01:39 PM	#4
older not wiser Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 120	Actually I have a mixture of screwdive and K, M and A series lenses. Was put off SDM by the bad press it was getting. May change my mind now the DC motors are available.