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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-23-2011, 11:25 PM
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Thanks Scott, that is very good information.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-22-2011, 03:27 PM
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Well, I really wanted to ask the question without stirring up the SDM issues. Not because I think the issue is unfounded but because it has been covered extensively already. I think it would be difficult to belong to this forum and have any interest in lenses and NOT be aware that a good number of people feel the DA*16-50 has issues. But I see I failed miserably at that.
So for stirring that up again I sincerely apologize.
What I want to know is: is the DA*16-50 worth 10x the money of the kit lens? Or 5x or whatever? Assuming I am willing to accept it might fail at some point?
I have considered both the Sigma and Tamron 2.8 offerings and most reviews consider them good. But I do live in the Pacific Northwest and it rains here occasionally :lol: so WR is a factor. I covered a dog sled race several weeks ago and had snow melting on camera & lens all day.
I have three family weddings coming up this year and feel I need a faster lens to cover them. I won't be the primary at any of them but I still want to do it right.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-22-2011, 09:14 AM
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The, by most accounts very good, DA L 18-55 kit lens goes for perhaps $80. The DA*16-50 f/2.8 goes for about $800 currently. So my question, is this lens worth a 10x premium? Is it 10x better than the kit lens?
I am contemplating upgrading my kit lens but I'm having a tough time visualizing what something 10 times better should look like.
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