it matters because sensor density is still rising. until we get about 20
megapixels in DSLR, we've still got a ways to go yet. at that point, all but
the best lenses will be the limiting factor. even now, on the *istD, most of
the consumer grade lenses aren't up to what the sensor can record.
Herb....
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From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <pentax-discuss@pdml.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 12:53 AM
Subject: Re: consumer speed ??
I too have held a Canon 70-200L f4. I was not overly impressed. It may be
a better optic, it may not be, but does it matter? After all the limiting
factor these days is the resolving power of the sensor in your camera. The
SMC-P F 70-210 is already theoretically overkill for the sensor in the
*ist-D and assuming that the Canon is at best a D20 it should be very hard
to see any difference in resolving power based on the which lens is used.
I see constant F stop envy at work here.
