Originally posted by Driline Since they are all similar in price maybe it's best to just get the DA 21???
Yes
Especially if you find it at 350$.
Originally posted by Driline I'm only going to buy one. It's either the F 28 or DA 21. So which lens would you choose???
I've opwned and compared the FA28 and DA21. Honestly the FA28 surprised me, it is an excellent lens. Sharp enough, decent bokeh, fast AF, no surprises.
What it lacks when compared to the 21 is personality. The DA21 has amazing colour, saturated and contrasted, while the FA28 are neutral but a bit bland. The DA21 focuses faster, is a tad sharper, has a slightly off-looking bokeh, produces more pleasing starburst effect around light sources. It's better for landscapes, night photography, it's more compact, it can focus close, and (I repeat myself) the colours are amazing. It's that last point which sold me.