18-55 WR Companion

CMG · 09-02-2012, 02:17 PM

I've been really impressed with my 18-55 WR kit lens lately. I think it is quite a capable lens. It has also made me really appreciate what a zoom lens can offer. Anyhow, as a companion "normal" prime I have the FA31 & DA40 ltds. I really only want to keep one of them. I realize they are different lenses....I like the small size of the DA relative to the FA31 & 18-55. For some reason, I'm hesitant to give up the FA but I don't know why. Obviously it's great fast glass, but so is the DA only a bit slower. Which of these primes would you keep and which would sell?

Franky2step · 09-02-2012, 02:35 PM

31mm hands down. There is no comparison at f1.8, f2.0 f2.2 f2.4.....and it is sharp from f1.8. plus it's full frame so you have that potential covered for future upgrades.

stormtech · 09-02-2012, 04:12 PM

Well that makes me feel good about my first ever 18-55WR lens I have on the way to me.

Just one caution - only sell a lens if you absolutely have to. I've been down this road many times before - I would have my eye on a new lens, and look for a lens I could sell to help "justify" or help pay for the new one. In almost every instance down the road, I ended up buying said sold lens again.

Just be sure about getting rid of any lenses before you do it.

Docrwm · 09-02-2012, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

Well that makes me feel good about my first ever 18-55WR lens I have on the way to me.

Just one caution - only sell a lens if you absolutely have to. I've been down this road many times before - I would have my eye on a new lens, and look for a lens I could sell to help "justify" or help pay for the new one. In almost every instance down the road, I ended up buying said sold lens again.

Just be sure about getting rid of any lenses before you do it.

31, easy call.

Stan, where's thst 18-55WR coming from?

stormtech · 09-02-2012, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Stan, where's thst 18-55WR coming from?

Same place as yours I assume from your post in Price Watch.

Docrwm · 09-02-2012, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

Same place as yours I assume from your post in Price Watch.

Just kidding. I'm looking forward to it's arrival.

CMG · 09-02-2012, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

Well that makes me feel good about my first ever 18-55WR lens I have on the way to me.

Just one caution - only sell a lens if you absolutely have to. I've been down this road many times before - I would have my eye on a new lens, and look for a lens I could sell to help "justify" or help pay for the new one. In almost every instance down the road, I ended up buying said sold lens again.

Just be sure about getting rid of any lenses before you do it.

Thanks for the seasoned advice! I hope you enjoy the 18-55!

CMG · 09-02-2012, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by Franky2step

31mm hands down. There is no comparison at f1.8, f2.0 f2.2 f2.4.....and it is sharp from f1.8. plus it's full frame so you have that potential covered for future upgrades.

I think that pretty well sums it up!

09-02-2012, 02:17 PM	#1
CMG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 138	18-55 WR Companion I've been really impressed with my 18-55 WR kit lens lately. I think it is quite a capable lens. It has also made me really appreciate what a zoom lens can offer. Anyhow, as a companion "normal" prime I have the FA31 & DA40 ltds. I really only want to keep one of them. I realize they are different lenses....I like the small size of the DA relative to the FA31 & 18-55. For some reason, I'm hesitant to give up the FA but I don't know why. Obviously it's great fast glass, but so is the DA only a bit slower. Which of these primes would you keep and which would sell?

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09-02-2012, 02:35 PM	#2
Franky2step Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 793	31mm hands down. There is no comparison at f1.8, f2.0 f2.2 f2.4.....and it is sharp from f1.8. plus it's full frame so you have that potential covered for future upgrades.

09-02-2012, 04:12 PM	#3
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Well that makes me feel good about my first ever 18-55WR lens I have on the way to me. Just one caution - only sell a lens if you absolutely have to. I've been down this road many times before - I would have my eye on a new lens, and look for a lens I could sell to help "justify" or help pay for the new one. In almost every instance down the road, I ended up buying said sold lens again. Just be sure about getting rid of any lenses before you do it.

09-02-2012, 04:20 PM	#4
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by stormtech Well that makes me feel good about my first ever 18-55WR lens I have on the way to me. Just one caution - only sell a lens if you absolutely have to. I've been down this road many times before - I would have my eye on a new lens, and look for a lens I could sell to help "justify" or help pay for the new one. In almost every instance down the road, I ended up buying said sold lens again. Just be sure about getting rid of any lenses before you do it. 31, easy call. Stan, where's thst 18-55WR coming from?

09-02-2012, 04:26 PM	#5
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by Docrwm Stan, where's thst 18-55WR coming from? Same place as yours I assume from your post in Price Watch.

09-02-2012, 05:20 PM	#6
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by stormtech Same place as yours I assume from your post in Price Watch. Just kidding. I'm looking forward to it's arrival.

09-02-2012, 05:56 PM	#7
CMG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 138 Original Poster	Originally posted by stormtech Well that makes me feel good about my first ever 18-55WR lens I have on the way to me. Just one caution - only sell a lens if you absolutely have to. I've been down this road many times before - I would have my eye on a new lens, and look for a lens I could sell to help "justify" or help pay for the new one. In almost every instance down the road, I ended up buying said sold lens again. Just be sure about getting rid of any lenses before you do it. Thanks for the seasoned advice! I hope you enjoy the 18-55!

09-02-2012, 05:58 PM	#8
CMG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 138 Original Poster	Originally posted by Franky2step 31mm hands down. There is no comparison at f1.8, f2.0 f2.2 f2.4.....and it is sharp from f1.8. plus it's full frame so you have that potential covered for future upgrades. I think that pretty well sums it up!

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