Do I need the 70mm limited?

Damn Brit · 07-29-2009, 12:34 PM

I suspect that if you do get the 70, especially while you are away, unless you make a conscious effort to put it on your camera and use it, you will find yourself leaving it in the bag because it won't be able to compete with the versatility of the 50-135.

jsherman999 · 07-29-2009, 12:38 PM

The 50-135 is very sharp wide-open. Below is a cropped example.

Anyway, to the OP, you will probably love the 70mm limited (everyone does,) but it's
combo of FL and max aperture probably won't bring you any new photographic
opportunities you wouldn't have with the 50-135, unless the size would really
be an advantage to you. If that doesn't matter too much, get another FA or
DA limited from 15 - 43mm

Or the 77ltd for the f/1.8 aperture and general
optical brilliance.

50-135 f/2.8 crop:

timk · 07-30-2009, 08:32 AM

Thanks for your reply's everyone,I think I'll try to hold off getting another lens at the mo due to to getting 3 this month.
LBA is a hard mistress to ignore,but I should concentrate on getting the most out of what Ive got.
I would really love another limited though

timk · 08-01-2009, 07:19 AM

Bugger I broke

Should be here Monday

**Miguel** · 08-01-2009, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by timk

Bugger I broke

Should be here Monday

You know, there's a name for that behavior.

Congratulations, you will love this lens.

M

timk · 08-01-2009, 10:56 AM

Im ashamed of my weakness

philbaum · 08-01-2009, 08:19 PM

It depends on how you like to shoot, i guess. You may also have a bad copy. I've just had my DA 50-135 for 2 days and i find it awesome!! My new walkabout pack will be the 50-135, DA35macro and a DA-21. Very light weight and very effective. For a local theater group, i just took head shots for the brochure of 21 actors in less than 2 hours with a friend. I took them all F2.8, around 70mm or a bit more. They came out looking very professional, better than i deserved with my experience.

If i had the DA70 - i wouldn't use it enough to justify it.

Best wishes,

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07-29-2009, 12:34 PM	#16
Damn Brit Guest	I suspect that if you do get the 70, especially while you are away, unless you make a conscious effort to put it on your camera and use it, you will find yourself leaving it in the bag because it won't be able to compete with the versatility of the 50-135.

07-29-2009, 12:38 PM	#17
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	The 50-135 is very sharp wide-open. Below is a cropped example. Anyway, to the OP, you will probably love the 70mm limited (everyone does,) but it's combo of FL and max aperture probably won't bring you any new photographic opportunities you wouldn't have with the 50-135, unless the size would really be an advantage to you. If that doesn't matter too much, get another FA or DA limited from 15 - 43mm Or the 77ltd for the f/1.8 aperture and general optical brilliance. 50-135 f/2.8 crop:

07-30-2009, 08:32 AM	#18
timk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: plymouth Photos: Gallery Posts: 101 Original Poster	Thanks for your reply's everyone,I think I'll try to hold off getting another lens at the mo due to to getting 3 this month. LBA is a hard mistress to ignore,but I should concentrate on getting the most out of what Ive got. I would really love another limited though

08-01-2009, 07:19 AM	#19
timk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: plymouth Photos: Gallery Posts: 101 Original Poster	Bugger I broke Should be here Monday

08-01-2009, 10:53 AM	#20
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	Originally posted by timk Bugger I broke Should be here Monday You know, there's a name for that behavior. Congratulations, you will love this lens. M

08-01-2009, 10:56 AM	#21
timk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: plymouth Photos: Gallery Posts: 101 Original Poster	Im ashamed of my weakness

08-01-2009, 08:19 PM	#22
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	It depends on how you like to shoot, i guess. You may also have a bad copy. I've just had my DA 50-135 for 2 days and i find it awesome!! My new walkabout pack will be the 50-135, DA35macro and a DA-21. Very light weight and very effective. For a local theater group, i just took head shots for the brochure of 21 actors in less than 2 hours with a friend. I took them all F2.8, around 70mm or a bit more. They came out looking very professional, better than i deserved with my experience. If i had the DA70 - i wouldn't use it enough to justify it. Best wishes,