Originally posted by ManuH Personally I prefer the 30mm focal length, it's a perfect match as a "normal" on APS-C.
this would be the most ideal reason for having the lens, the IQ performance made it much more valuable IMO. indeed it is almost perfect focal length.
Quote: The Samsung NX10 appeals me very much, its form factor is ideal for a mirrorless camera IMHO. But when I tried it I was underwhelmed by the loud shutter and the low-res EVF.
true, the form factor is really very nice and I like it. it is not necessarily for pocket cam enthusiasts, but more of a compact dlsr alternative. the loud shutter does indeed may need some improvement although it's not that bad nor far behind the K-5/K-7's shutter. and far from the clunky noise of other brand dslrs make. although to be fair, it's AF is more of a silent whirl compared to the zipping noise that a Pentax screwdrive make. so as far as shooting sound goes, they have some compromises. EVF on the otherhand is not that bad but can be improved.
Quote: But from your tests, we cannot conclude the NX30 is better than the FA35 optically. Yes saturation and contrast are not the same, but I'm pretty sure it's a matter of profile applied. I cannot see a big difference in details rendered, at least with these subjects.
as I mentioned, one can choose to accept or reject such conclusion. I'm not sure what you meant by profile applied if it has to do with software and not optical rendering, but if we have that kind of thinking, does that make it different from comparing a DA LTD over an FA LTD comparison? like contrast and colour is due to profile applied and not the lens' own optical characteristic? besides, it would be illogical to impose different degree of profile application on such lenses if that was possible. for what I know and what I saw is that the NX20-50 and NX30 don't share the same characteristic that would suggest such profile application.
one may have doubts maybe due to Samsung being a new market player and hasn't established a reputation on glasses, especially if that would make Sony look stupid for not constructing a lens on their own without having to have someone specifically make one for them. although come to think of it, Samsung does have some of Pentax's glass blueprints where they could always make a reference of whenever they want to construct a new lens design. so they are not totally inexperienced. remember that they did produce the sensor for Pentax before, so why not lenses?
it's a matter of budget research, manufacturing and dedication that would enable a company to produce a lens. the important thing is that Samsung is able to optimize lens rendering that one camera manufacturer can only hope for. now who wouldn't be happy with that? just imagine if such 30mm lens existed for Pentax as a cheap alternative instead of the DAL35. I'm sure no one would even discuss about profile application now, would we?