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04-20-2010, 10:12 AM   #1
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Sharpest Lens you own?

So what's the bar-none sharpest lens you own?

04-20-2010, 10:23 AM   #2
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Macro-Takumar 1:4/50 preset 1:1

doesn't get much sharper than this I think. it always blows me away, even wide open.
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Considering my modest lens collection, I'd say mine is my Sigma EX 105mm Macro.
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DFA100mm f2.8 WR... Crazy sharpness would have to be expected in a macro lens though. For a Normal lens, I would have to say the A50 f1:1.4 rivals most in my kits in terms of being sharp.



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Bokina by far.
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At what F/stop? All of my lenses are brutally sharp when stopped down, but wide open the difference is noticeable.
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They're all so close - subjectively ranked:

K28/3.5, K35/3.5

Tamron SP 90/2.5 Tele-Macro

SMC55/1.8

K135/2.5, FA35/2

FA50/1.4


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FA43 at F4
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DA 40 Limited has excellent sharpness even wide open. Probably one of Pentax's best lenses without the "Legendary" price.
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90mm Elmarit-M f2.8 Like a razor.
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I would say the FA35. I use it mostly at f2 - f2.8
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well despite the F/stop I'd still say my sigma 105mm macro is the sharpest.
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wide open, I think it is DA40 Ltd.
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Fa35/2.0 followed by the A50/1.7
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Toss up between the SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8 and FA 50mm /1.7
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