Man those shots just pi$$ me off. I made the decision this week to get an FA* 85mm f1.4 instead of buying a K-7. I can work with the K20D in low light but these appear cleaner (finer details)
As we were discussing earlier I don't think the SDM motor has the torque to drive the lens and just stalls once in awhile. Probably why Yves can tap the focus ring and get his back on track. Mine won't do that. So I decided to enhance the lens bag with the best lenses available both old and new that are screw drive. If they also have an aperture ring like the FA and FA*'s then they are on the top of the list for that focal range.
I love my Sigma 70-200 f2.8 (older DG version screw drive) sharp, fast, acturate AF, very goos wide open performance, renders great and bokeh that looks like a prime and would fool even a trained eye. IMO the best mid length tele available. I'd like to get a DA* 50-135mm only for the WS and as a backup lens. But I just don't have enough faith in the SDM to spend that much money for a backup lens that will only get used when it's raining.
Last edited by Peter Zack; 07-13-2009 at 02:54 AM.