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View Poll Results: Is this DA*16-50mm good or bad?
Keep it -- it's good. 2388.46%
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11-15-2007, 10:49 AM   #16
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QuoteOriginally posted by Wethphotography Quote
Ben and Chris,
Thanks for posting the photos. I was wondering if you both could share your opinions of the lens at 2.8. I know all lens are softest wide-open. How does the 16-50 compare with say the 50-135 at 50mm f2.8 and to other zooms you have used in the 16-50 range at 2.8? Many thanks.
PS Ben, I saw your photos; the 2.8 is noticiably softer. But I cannot compare that with another lens at the same aperature. Any thoughts on how this lens compares at 2.8?
Don't take this as Gospel, please...But my impression is that the 50-135 may be a bit sharper at 2.8 at 50mm......

11-15-2007, 10:50 AM   #17
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I like the gold and green..It goes with my "Lavender Mini" skirt and blue pumps..
I thought I was the only one with a lavender mini skirt and blue pumps :-)


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11-15-2007, 10:54 AM   #18
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PS at f2.8

QuoteOriginally posted by Wethphotography Quote
Ben and Chris,
Thanks for posting the photos. I was wondering if you both could share your opinions of the lens at 2.8. I know all lens are softest wide-open. How does the 16-50 compare with say the 50-135 at 50mm f2.8 and to other zooms you have used in the 16-50 range at 2.8? Many thanks.
PS Ben, I saw your photos; the 2.8 is noticiably softer. But I cannot compare that with another lens at the same aperature. Any thoughts on how this lens compares at 2.8?
PS..The perception that at 2.8 it is soft may be due to the fact that I was shooting down on a building at about a 60 degree angle and as a result of the Shallow DOF above and below the horizon of my focus point, it will naturally go out.
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I thought I was the only one with a lavender mini skirt and blue pumps :-)


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Jealous "Bi-ch"...OK, I'll lend them to you when you come to Gay Paris.

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PS..The perception that at 2.8 it is soft may be due to the fact that I was shooting down on a building at about a 60 degree angle and as a result of the Shallow DOF above and below the horizon of my focus point, it will naturally go out.
Ben, Thank you. As you get the chance to put the lens through its paces, I look forward to learning your impressions.
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Well here she is....

Wow Ben, nice lens but I have to say I am more interested in that fancy "box" camera you have it attached to.
11-15-2007, 11:35 AM   #22
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Wow Ben, nice lens but I have to say I am more interested in that fancy "box" camera you have it attached to.
Oh that is my Mac Laptop...

Ben

11-15-2007, 12:02 PM   #23
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Mac Boy... how posh...
11-16-2007, 03:12 PM   #24
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Mac Boy... how posh...
Have always been...
11-16-2007, 03:21 PM   #25
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'Cause I am Anally Retentive..
Needing some enema? hehe
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How would you compare it to Da 16-45 f4?
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I think Ben is too busy shooting. He will return some day I am sure. Hopefully with another unbiased review.
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QuoteOriginally posted by roentarre Quote
How would you compare it to Da 16-45 f4?
I have seen a report that, in terms of sharpness, 16-45 is very close to 16-50.
Also keen to know what is Ben's view on it.
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16-45 vs 16-50

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How would you compare it to Da 16-45 f4?
As I said in another post query:

I finally received my Pentax 16-50 & 50-135 Star Lenses last week and am very pleased with their performance. The 16-50 although not flagrantly sharper than my 16-45 lens, is very sharp and the benefit of a constant f2.8 aperture is a plus. The 50-135 however is brutally sharp. It is too bad that I rarely shoot long therefore will not use as frequently as my shorter focal lengths.

Ben

I will add that the 16-45 is an extremely capable lens as I have used it with confidence for published work. I will not part with it and will use it for different applications...and NO not for a door stop.
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16-50

Hi Benjamin,

I was ready to buy the DA 14, 21, and 40, but I'm thinking I can go for the 16-50 instead. I wouldn't need the 14, as 16 would be wide enough for what I do, so the cost of the 16-50 compared to the three primes is favorable. In your opinion, would an enthusiast find the image sharpness and overall quality negligible between the 16-50 and primes, or is there still a clear difference?

Thanks!
Todd
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