Originally posted by platinum i ask you info about pentax 28-70mm f2.8 and 16-50mm f2.8.
i read a lot of info about 28-70mm f2.8 and are only good. is it possible?
28-70mm f2.8 lens is really the best fast zoom pentax?
It is superb. Has been my main lens for 10+ years.
Originally posted by gkopeliadis Just a point : 16 vs 18mm is a looooot of difference. Are you sure both lens are within what you need?
On digital, the 28-70 is of course about a 40-105 - not terribly wide.
Originally posted by frank I have both lenses right now, and they are two totally different lenses. Can't compare against each other I guess. But within their same focal range, I think the FA*28-70 is a better one IQ wise.
DA*1650 has SDM, is weather sealed. But built quality isn't as good as the FA*. Funny thing is, AF w/ FA*28-70 is quite abit faster than the DA*16-50. The problem w/ FA*28-70 is, 28mm isn't wide enough for a single zoom lens solution, and its front filter thread rotates during focusing -- probably the designer were in really bad mode when they put such a stupid design into this wonderful lens
If you are getting one of the two for travel or events, probably the DA*1650 is a better choice. But if you plan to use it for walkabout and family photos, the FA*28-70 is an excellent option. I use FA*2870 a lot more often than the DA*1650. As a matter of fact, I only used the DA*1650 once ever since I bought it over 3 months back, and that once was only for lens testing. On the other hand, most time I'd carry the FA*2870 when I'm out w/ the kids
The 28-70 isn't what I'd call a walkabout lens - it's big, very heavy, and very intimidating for people on the receiving end. The onboard flash will likely cast shadows with it, even without the lens hood. Absolutely superb optic, though.
Which is why I just bought the 18-55 II for $169.00. Unbelievable little lens. Small, light, cheap, don't have to worry about it, contrasty as **** and unbelievably sharp if you stop down a bit. Now THAT'S walkabout lens. And if your kid kicks you in the nuts while on a swing and you drop your rig, you're only out less than $200.00, rather than $1,000.00+ on a rare optic that is very hard to find.
Cheers,
Cameron