Originally posted by esman7 I love every pic I have seen.
I need you guys' advice: I have the following lenses...
DA 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 II
DA* 50-135mm f2.8
FA 50mm f1.4
Now I'm contemplating getting a DA* 16-50mm or a DA 12-24mm.
I like wide angle shots, but is it even worth it to consider the 16-50mm or is the 12mm so good that I should just get it?!!?!?
Thanks!
I think I'll tell you what I was told many months ago when I was contemplating the same choice: They are completely different lenses.
With regards to image-quality, they are both the top of the line for their respective lens types in the Pentax line. That being said, you need to consider other factors:
1) Do you want it to be a "walkaround" lens that can handle a variety of situations? The 16-50 probably wins both for being f2.8 and the focal range.
2) Do you find that your 18-55 just never seems to be wide enough? Not much difference between 18 and 16, you may need the 12-24.
3) Using it in situations where you need weathersealing or silent focus? 16-50 is your lens.
Frankly, if you need a more general purpose lens to replace your 18-55, I'd get the 16-50. Many will tell you that 12mm is a big difference from 16mm, and it IS noticeable, but 16 is still plenty wide (I used to have the DA 16-45). I LOVE ultrawide, so I got the 12-24 instead.
Good luck!