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Do we really need/want updated DA★ lenses?

Started Oct 27, 2020 | Polls thread
miles green
miles green Veteran Member • Posts: 7,827
Re: Do we really need/want updated DA★ lenses?
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1. The wide * zoom is brand new

2. The normal * zoom 16-50 should be completely redesigned. The new one is on the roadmap, So that debate is of little essence.

3. The long end is trickier, as both the 50-135 and 60-250 are excellent optically, and much smaller than their FF counterparts. They could use new motors, but i think the new optical formula (if they decide to re-do them) should not stray too far. Unlike FF, aps-c really should be size-conscious.

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