On Tue, 7 Jan 2003, Joseph Tainter wrote: > I've noted the posts in praise of the FA* 24mm. f2.0. I could use such a > lens for indoor architecture. > > According to Popular Photography's review (3/93) it is very sharp, but a > bit weaker at f2 and 2.8. Moderate barrel distortion. Across most > apertures, it consistently overexposes by about 1/3 EV. That is a > nuisance for shooting slide film. > > The new Sigma 24 mm. f1.8 was reviewed in the 11/02 Pop Photo. It has > less barrel distortion and less light fall-0ff. It tends slightly to > underexpose, which is better for slide film. It is sharpest at f2.0, and > second sharpest wide open. This is important for indoor use hand-held. > > They are close enough in price that cost is not a factor. I'm sure the > Pentax will resist flare better, but as I said, this is mainly for > indoor use. > > On the basis of these reviews, it sounds like the Sigma is a better lens > for me. Please, someone give me a reason to buy the Pentax.
Perhaps better build quality and AF/MF clutch (switches lens to MF even if switch on the body is in AF position)? -- Regards Sylwek
