Originally posted by paperbag846 Easily one of the most useful focal lengths for a prime.
Very much agreed. I have a DA 15 and a FA 35 and the DA 21 fits very nicely between those lenses. I wasn't sure I was going to get the DA 21 because I have the DA 15 but now I find I use the DA 21 most of the time and the DA 15 only comes out for real wide-angle needs like landscapes. DA 21 is small and discreet like a DA 40. Although not as sharp as my other primes, it's good enough, and the convenient focal length more than justifies its place on my camera for many shooting situations-- it's that versatile! I also have a Sigma 24 f/2.8 (yes, LBA) that is a bit faster in terms of aperture but I haven't noticed a big difference in low light capability, and the Sigma is a little heavier and larger, especially with a hood on. I kind of regret waiting so long to get the DA 21; if I had to do it all over again, I would have gotten it before the DA 15, 40 and 70, even though I love those limiteds for their specific purposes.