Hi,
actually I disagree about this "much improved" part, as FA50/1.4 is not
a lens that can be much improved...
I tested DA*55 when it came out and I made 4 pairs of A3 prints of the
same scenes (one portrait, one town view, one flower closeup and one
sunset). I still watch 'em time to time. They're a bit different, but I
can not say that photos made with one or another lens are clearly
better. Just one exception - background rendering on DA*55 portrait
sample is smoother.
The same time, if I compare non-picture qualities, FA50 wins hands down
- it's much less expensive, smaller and lighter. If there are already
DA*16-50 and DA* 60-250 in my camera bag, I may add FA50 (just in case,
maybe I'll need it), but definitely no DA*55.
BR, Margus
Bruce Walker wrote:
dpreview.com has released their full review of the Pentax smc DA* 55mm
1:1.4 SDM lens ...
http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/pentax_55_1p4_p15/
Much moaning about AF; loved the lens hood. :-) General agreement that
it's much improved in most ways over the FA 50.
Recommended (with reservations)
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