Originally posted by Paul the Sunman If you really do want that 15mm end, but can't hack the weight of the 15-30, another option is the 10-17 fisheye, which covers full frame from about 14mm up. Not in the same class optically, but very usable and fun.
not a bit fish eye guy. Personally prefer the standard view but Im sure it would be fun to have and play with.
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Originally posted by y0chang I had a Sigma 17-35mm F2.8-4 which to me was the perfect size and weight and focal range. Unfortunately it did not survive a drop to the ground, but it was only $150 rather than the 1k plus for the DFA.
thats actually a really good option! thank you for sharing I will look into it.
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Originally posted by y0chang I both love and hate my DFA 15-30mm. I love it for the image quality, f2.8 for astrophotography, and the fact that its my best lens at 15mm, 20mm, 24mm, and 28mm. I hate it because I end up only using the K-1 on shorter hikes. Not only do you have lots of weight and a big element up front that you are afraid of damaging, but the entire combination is very front heavy and so my camera lives on a tripod much more often. Finally also due to the bulbous element, you can't put a protective filter and you have a huge weight penalty if you want a filter system with you.
do you feel like a grip balances it out a bit or is just more cumbersome than helpful?
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Originally posted by jab2980 I use the WonderPana FreeArc Core + Fotodiox Pro 145mm polarizer and they barely add any weight and they only add extra bulk if I don't have them attached to the lens.
Do you feel that a battery grip helps to stablize the weight a bit??