Originally posted by JHD Same here and that's why I have no use for the DA 70. I wouldn't give up the Tammy for the DA70 either. It's a great macro.
I would not give up the Tammy, but if I had it I'd be picking up the FA77 rather than the DA70 for portraits. The effect wider open than 2.8 gives it an extra dimension for portraits beyond the excellent all-round DA70. (I have both)
To the original topic, I don't think any bag should be without the DA40. It is sharp, has nice contrast, tiny, light, a useful focal length and not terribly expensive. It can be slipped into all kinds of places in the bag where no other lens will fit.