the thing is I tried two different copies at two different locations and found the images to be consistently 'very good', but not spectacular. This is what has me perplexed, as I was thinking the second copy would be better.
I admit that I do like the lens. But I guess I was expecting it to be like the 50-135. That lens I simply picked up, snapped a few pictures, and wanted to buy on the spot. The DA* 16-50 wasn't like that for me. Twice.
Maybe I was just really unlucky?
Quote: Shouldn't you be comparing the DA* to the lens you wish to replace - the kit lens? FWIW, I'm not surprised that the DA* does not have the same IQ as a limited prime in it's sweet spot.
I am, essentially. I was hoping to replace my primes with a single 16-50 (I have an M28, DA40 Ltd and M50 in that range. Was looking to get a wider angle prime but thinking I'd put the money towards the DA* 16-50).
The second time around I forgot to bring my DA40 Limited and instead only shot with my SMC-M lenses and found the results to be as per what I mentioned above.
Is everyone shooting with the K10D w/ a DA* 16-50? I'm thinking that maybe it's my K100D non-Super that may be causing the lens to not reach it's full potential?