Conversation Between wed7 and Qwntm
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Ed,
Thank you for your insights, very practical I must say. The DA 20-40 limited is "limited" compare to primes after all. I should start looking for the 18-135WR or the 16-85WR or even the humble 18-55WR as an alternative to my primes. Once again thank you.
Alvin
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I also have the 18-55 and though it is not as good as the LTDs, I find it more useful than the 20-40 actually. It's lighter and a better zoom range and about the same size in practical use. Cheaper too. You are compromising overall IQ, but it is a great WR alternative for when you don't want to lug the primes around or switch lenses.
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Ed,
Thank you for your time and gave response to my inquiry, at first I was using fast zooms for events (paid) as these are more practical vs primes, but now my preference is to go smaller albeit a little slower (in terms of aperture openning) but I agree with you specially during weddings the 21 and 35M are sufficient specially with the high ISO capabilities of the newer camera released by Pentax then slap a 70 or any telephoto for those long shots later.
I am really looking for a WR zoom as a "one lens" should there be a case my primes are unusable (i.e. bad weather). Currently looking at the 18-55,18-135,16-85, 20-40 but inasmuch as possible I would prefer the smaller option.
Thanks again.
Alvin
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Hi Alvin,
I like the 20-40. It is bigger than a prime ltd, but it's sharp and WR. Though I do tend to take the 15/35M/70 more often with me. And for shooting weddings it's mostly the 21 and 35. So I don't really see the 20-40 as a prime replacement but as a smaller zoom replacement alternative. If that makes any sense. i.e. I take the 20-40 rather than the 17-50 Tamron for example.
Thanks,
Edward
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Hi,
Sorry to bug you sir, but may I ask you re the DA 20-40? How do you find the lens? I remember it sometime ago that you bought it and hoping to replace some of you DA limited lenses in favor of 15-20/40-70 combo.
Thanks.
Alvin