Originally posted by Marc Sabatella ...snip...
I find I really like the flexibility of having a 40 (DA40) *and* a 28 (M28/2.8), as opposed to a single 35. The 40 gets more use overall, but there are times when it isn't wide enough and I switch to the 28....snip....
I agree here.
but unfortunately my MF skills are not the best and now I got 31, 28 would be just too close, so I'm waiting for the jackpot on euromillions so I can buy FA*24....
Though to be honest, I wouldn't pass an opportunity on F28/2.8 and if it was FA28 I'd still give it a good thought...
Originally posted by txshooter If I push ISO 1600, it works. With normal size 4x6 prints, I'm satisfied with the results from my K100D. However, this is a significant limitation. I'd love to get the 35/2 somewhere. I have found one for just over $300 in as new condition. This is so frustrating that there are so few "afordable" (everyone's definition of that is different) AF options available. It really makes me want to get a D90 just to use the AF-S 35/1.8, AF-D 24/2.8, and AF 50/1.4D. All 3 of those great lenses under $400. Grr...
I think I may have to really consider what my needs are, and what system would best suit them now, before I invest anything further into a specific brand. Granted, I'll never part with what I have, my K100D and Pentax MF primes are jewels.
Well, ISO 1600 on K100D is good, and usable for smaller prints, but still.....
However I agree with you on the fact that after recent price increases the situation in wide to normal sector is just appaling!
What do we have?
DA12-24 - good lens but only f4 and in UK around £850-900, and quite a lump of a lens
DA21 - very small, and good IQ but at f3.2 it could be tad faster
DA35ltd - decent speed at f2.8 but at around £500 no, thank you
DA40ltd - super small and f2.8, the most affordable new... at around £350
FA31ltd - super lens at super price
FA43ltd - great lens for "great" price
lately I have seen one vendor in London having new old stock of FA35 at just under £300...
in other words, not nice situation at all!
nothing wider than 35mm at f2.8 at "affordable" price
nothing wider than 31mm with fast f stop at all!!!
who in this world would be happy with the 43ltd being the widest fast option on the film???
There is a huge hole in Pentax line up here.
Lens between 21-31 at f2 - 2.8. There is a lot of people waiting for it... Doesn't have to be * or ltd, just normal DA24/2.4 would do IMO
BR
Peter
PS: sorry for the rant