djezraj

FF Depth of field. I started on film in school using K1000 and a M50 f 2.0 and i have a couple slr's at home with 50's as well. I love the 50mm and 35mm focal length on 35mm film and the associated...

I will add my 2 bits, hopefully it's helpful :-)I own the DA16-45 while I am on my second copy, (first was de-centered). the DP Review on this lend does demonstrate an anomaly of de-centering at...

Needles to say this system is water resistant and not water proof, the lenses save the 100 macro are not sealed Such as the DA17-70, sorry to say it anyway and sorry to hear of your hassle of...

This is a thought call I admit as I know the R1 lens as well as the Sony 16-80 Zeiss are great glass indeed.  If range is the most important factor then the Pentax 18-135 could she the most...

Exactly! If it works it would at the very least instil a bit more confidence.However my suggestion may have been a bit premature as I realize the Post I read was regarding the L and non L version...

Hmmm no pressure eh Jack! Better get cracking on those tests! Lol!Seems like it would be very similar to the old M-50 1.7 (I own) which is 6 elements, 5 groups, 6 blades the new lens is the same...

You are most welcome indeed! Congrats on the purchase.It sounds like you have a good handle on the lenses strengths and I agree with your assessment as well, For a zoom speed is a "nice to have".I...

Hi Markus. The irony is this was the first lens recommended to me for my First Pentax purchase and of course I just did not get or understand this lens at the time.In retrospect of course this...

Hi Markus. I have the DA16-45 as well as the DA18-55MKII (non WR but same optics)If I compare these lenses say at F8 i think they are both very close with a nod to the DA16-45 for overall better...

Honestly this really depends on your wife and how she wants to take photos.My wife is not completely at home with the viewfinder and ergonomics of my K10D. So she may be most comfortable with a...