Originally posted by Rondec You're a good photographer and make great photos with older lenses. It may be that this isn't the right lens for you.
To me, what makes Pentax primes shine is a combination of colors, micro contrast and flare control that I don't see with the off brand lenses I have used. This particularly seems to be true in high contrast situations like sunrises. The DA 15 limited is not the sharpest lens by any means, but it does have great flare control and micro contrast that still make it enjoyable to use. Hopefully this lens has those features and has good full frame edge sharpness as well.
Thanks a lot for the compliment ... I appreciate it coming from you.
Again, I am sure that the new 21mm will be very nice, but I have to
call* a big "BS" on this one.
How can anyone announce that they are developing a top-shelf UWA lens
without giving the maximum aperture ?!
That is crucial. How can I even begin to evaluate if this UWA would be right for me ?
Please do not get me wrong, I love my Pentax gear and many of you know that I have a ton that I use and actually post images with here on PF.
I want Pentax to succeed, but no indication of the maximum aperture for this 21mm is unacceptable IMHO.
Enough said and let the stone throwing begin ...