Originally posted by LFLee Thanks for posting.
To be honest, I don't really see great/special about the lens, other FA/DA ltd can do the same/better.
May I suggest try shooting against the lights portrait, and some night shots (star bust?), and see how it handle light sources?
Your first point is exactly what I think is special. In my eyes, the Zoom produces images of equal (color, microcontrast, center sharpness, handling,....) and in some aspects better than the prime LTDs (bokeh, handling of harsh lighting, flexibility of zoom, WR). I had. I was expecting more compromises in some areas (edge sharpness is more than acceptable) mainly because of my experience with semi wide zooms (DA*16-50) and so far I haven't experienced it. I'm not sure I can get to your requests before xmas where I'm sure I will have plenty of opps.
Originally posted by monochrome I have the DA40 and I've gone back and forth about buying or not buying this lens. After seeing your fine images in this post I'm again in the camp of "buy the 20~40 and a green stripe DA15 Ltd."
BTW, you have handsome children!
Thanks. Any of the good looks come from my ex. Here is another opened up shot with me in the frame.
Originally posted by Canada_Rockies I just had a look at the berry photo on Flickr, and I can honestly say that I LOVE THAT BOKEH. There is nothing in the out of focus areas than out of focus. I think the lens is top notch. That centre berry looks sharp as a tack (as a Tak?) as well. Nice lens.
The bokeh was one of my pleasant surprises. I was coming from the DA21 on the wide end and though I liked the bokeh on it, it didn't do so well with busy backgrounds.