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Has the 16-85 put any 16-45s out to pasture?

Started Feb 1, 2016 | Discussions thread
kh1234567890
kh1234567890 Contributing Member • Posts: 743
Re: Has the 16-85 put any 16-45s out to pasture?

GossCTP wrote:

I've searched a few threads, but did not find too many comments about people switching from the DA 16-45 f/4 to the new DA 16-85 f/3.5-5.6. I've had the 16-45 for close to a decade now but I am wondering if it may be time to upgrade the old workhorse. Any thoughts?

My exact thoughts. The DA16-85 is tempting. At what FL does f3.5 become f5.6 ? Is the long end actually useable ?

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