DA 16-45mm much better than 18-5mm5 DAL k-x lens ?

suzuki-j · 04-12-2010, 03:26 PM

i own a k-x with k-x kit lenses
should i change my da-l 18-55mm for the Da 16-45mm
I found one around 200$ mint with B+W filter? is this a steal?

starting to understand the lens buying addiction thing after 2 weeks...

thanks for your advice

weldingblues · 04-12-2010, 03:36 PM

I have just recently bought one for £134.00 inc shipping in the UK, its a great lens. I just keep the lens on my K10d all the time, it was worth buying.

Hope this helps.

wlachan · 04-12-2010, 03:43 PM

I have found the DA16-45 optically better especially at the wide end. However, this lens is prone to misalignment due to the lousy way the body was designed. If buying used, make sure you can return just in case.

Tuner571 · 04-12-2010, 04:00 PM

I bought this lens 3 years ago and still absolutly love it. It is very sharp across the entire focal range and produces great colors.

Pentaxor · 04-12-2010, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by suzuki-j

i own a k-x with k-x kit lenses
should i change my da-l 18-55mm for the Da 16-45mm
I found one around 200$ mint with B+W filter? is this a steal?

starting to understand the lens buying addiction thing after 2 weeks...

thanks for your advice

its a good bargain as long as it is in perfect working condition. if you have the money, I would suggest the upgrade is well worth it. it is a very sharp lens, just big though compared to the kitlens.

and goodluck with the LBA. its a horrible disease.

icywarm · 04-12-2010, 04:30 PM

Funny you mention the 16-45, I was just thinking, damn I love mine and why don't I shoot it more. I am going to take it out for a hike after work. Need to find some clouds for this weeks photo contest.

PS for the record I have never had the same feeling for my 18-55.

song_hm · 04-12-2010, 06:56 PM

The 16-45 my go to lens, the color it produce is oh so sweet. Here are some examples:

suzuki-j · 04-12-2010, 08:08 PM

thanks
i think im convinced...

04-12-2010, 03:26 PM	#1
suzuki-j Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Montreal, Qc Posts: 153	DA 16-45mm much better than 18-5mm5 DAL k-x lens ? i own a k-x with k-x kit lenses should i change my da-l 18-55mm for the Da 16-45mm I found one around 200$ mint with B+W filter? is this a steal? starting to understand the lens buying addiction thing after 2 weeks... thanks for your advice

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04-12-2010, 03:36 PM	#2
weldingblues Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 9	I have just recently bought one for £134.00 inc shipping in the UK, its a great lens. I just keep the lens on my K10d all the time, it was worth buying. Hope this helps.

04-12-2010, 03:43 PM	#3
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	I have found the DA16-45 optically better especially at the wide end. However, this lens is prone to misalignment due to the lousy way the body was designed. If buying used, make sure you can return just in case.

04-12-2010, 04:00 PM	#4
Tuner571 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,549	I bought this lens 3 years ago and still absolutly love it. It is very sharp across the entire focal range and produces great colors.

04-12-2010, 04:25 PM	#5
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by suzuki-j i own a k-x with k-x kit lenses should i change my da-l 18-55mm for the Da 16-45mm I found one around 200$ mint with B+W filter? is this a steal? starting to understand the lens buying addiction thing after 2 weeks... thanks for your advice its a good bargain as long as it is in perfect working condition. if you have the money, I would suggest the upgrade is well worth it. it is a very sharp lens, just big though compared to the kitlens. and goodluck with the LBA. its a horrible disease.

04-12-2010, 04:30 PM	#6
icywarm Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatchewan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,278	Funny you mention the 16-45, I was just thinking, damn I love mine and why don't I shoot it more. I am going to take it out for a hike after work. Need to find some clouds for this weeks photo contest. PS for the record I have never had the same feeling for my 18-55.

04-12-2010, 06:56 PM	#7
song_hm Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 797	The 16-45 my go to lens, the color it produce is oh so sweet. Here are some examples:

04-12-2010, 08:08 PM	#8
suzuki-j Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Montreal, Qc Posts: 153 Original Poster	thanks i think im convinced...