Originally posted by Pentaxke If you look at the poll, then 40% is going for the DA 35. In normal democratic terms that would be a massive victory...
What I was looking at is that 31+% said that I should skip the 35 and go with a longer macro, so there's only a 8+% difference between those 2.
I'll just list the reasons why I should get it:
--Versatility--it does both close and infinity focusing well. When I get close, I really get close. With extension tubes on the 43, I just about have to put the lens into the pollen to get a decent focus, anyway. Contrary to what some people around here have been saying, this lens will actually allow me to get a little further away than with extension tubes. It reminds me of the macro feature of the Fuji s602z I used to have that I really liked.
--While it's not a 31, the IQ reminds me of it, actually a cross between the 31 and 43 in the way it renders. If I keep the 43, then I will most certainly continue to lust after the 31. By getting the 35, I'll save money because I won't need to get the 31.
--I figure that by selling the 43, I should be able to get enough or almost enough to go and buy a longer dedicated macro brand new for when I need one. Who says I can't have 2 macros in my bag?
--Since the 35 does focus so close, it'll probably wind up getting more use than my 43 has. I figure it'll stay on the camera most of the time, while sharing some of that time with the 17-70.
That's all I can think of at the moment, but it looks like I may have convinced myself to go buy another lens.
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