Originally posted by Pentaxor refer to my post at #12. it should give you enough clue.
I know I did read that - if you please elaborate on the IQ advantage it would be really great. I've looked tirelessly at sample images and it's just starting to make my brain hurt. More and more I think - it's the photographer that is making these images look good.
If the DA 40 is really going to be functionally better - i.e., actually sharper, better flare resistance, higher contrast, etc., to the DAL 35, I'll bite. But "IQ" could mean so many things... no one really cares to elaborate.
The size and build quality are nice, sure, but the IQ... the IQ...
PS for focal length, I really think I'm gonna need something wider than a 35 eventually... the 28mm will do for now, but I will need to decide on the wide end (DA 21, maybe the 15, maybe the 12-24). That will be my treat next year
. I can buy this lens because I sold all sorts of music gear that sees no use anymore
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So really, people say "select the FL you need" I don't need either specifically... either will do. I want the best quality pictures.
Sorry for over-analyzing this one, but I really am a little confused by all the variables.
PPS: In canada, no way the DAL will hit 150. Henry's lists it for 280 right now (granted, they list the DA 40 at 600). No wonder they complain that they never sell pentax...