FA28f2.8 VS FA*24f2

angelodn · 01-29-2008, 03:27 AM

I'm looking for something to use with my k10d like a 35mm.
Reading the varius reviews, the FA28 has good rates and it's an economy lens.
The FA*24 is more expansive, and the reviews are different, some positive some negative.

What do you think?

Thanks
Angelo

and · 01-29-2008, 03:39 AM

There are also the Zeiss ZK 25 f2.8 and ZK 28 f2 in that FL range. I belive the FA 24 has mixed reviews...

angelodn · 01-29-2008, 03:45 AM

I prefer AF lenses.
About FA*, I'm confused...

thanks

kjao · 01-29-2008, 04:15 AM

As you noted, the FA*24 has mixed reviews, with most saying it perform better on film than on digital. However I have never owned the lens myself so can't comment on it.

I do have FA28/2.8 and really enjoy using it. I used to own FA35 too but I find it just a little too long for my liking, even though it might be sharper wide open and more contrasty.

If you want AF, then you have got two other choices, Sigma 28/1.8 EX DG and 30/1.4 EX DC. The thing with Sigma lenses seems to be that if you get a good copy, it is really good. So if you do decide to get Sigma, make sure you can exchange the lenses easily if they are faulty.

cheers
Kenny

CWL · 01-29-2008, 04:19 AM

You can check this links for comments on these two lens:

Brief Comments

FA28 looks like a better choice then FA*24 based on these feedbacks.

You can also consider the Sigma 24mm and 28mm. Popphoto reviewed them with positive comments:

http://www.popphoto.com/cameralenses/325/superspeed-sigma-trio.html

aegisphan · 01-29-2008, 11:48 AM

FA*24 suffers from poor corner performance. If you read photozone.de review, you'll understand why some hate it, some praise it. However, on 16-9.net, they did a "World Cup for the Ultimate 24mm," the FA*24 was only edged out by the Canon 24/1.4, which is the ultimate 24mm lens. The new Zeiss 25mm went neck to neck with this Canon in performance. If you shoot a lot of 35mm FL in full frame, then 24 is the way to go. Pentax 20-21 isn't as good as other brands'. If you're after the best, then Zeiss 25 is your must, though I think all the new Zeiss are overpriced.

blende8 · 01-29-2008, 02:12 PM

The FA24 has slightly worse corner performance compared to the FA28/2.8, but the comparison is a little unfair, because the FA24 is an f2.0 lens.
Superfast lenses are always a little soft wide open.
Interestingly the FA24 shows better contrast wide open than the FA28.

In my view both the FA28 and the FA24 are top performers on the K10D.
I have them both and am satisfied.

01-29-2008, 03:27 AM	#1
angelodn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florence - Italy Posts: 289	*FA28f2.8 VS FA24f2** I'm looking for something to use with my k10d like a 35mm. Reading the varius reviews, the FA28 has good rates and it's an economy lens. The FA*24 is more expansive, and the reviews are different, some positive some negative. What do you think? Thanks Angelo

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blende8 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 1,521	The FA24 has slightly worse corner performance compared to the FA28/2.8, but the comparison is a little unfair, because the FA24 is an f2.0 lens. Superfast lenses are always a little soft wide open. Interestingly the FA24 shows better contrast wide open than the FA28. In my view both the FA28 and the FA24 are top performers on the K10D. I have them both and am satisfied.