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Pentax DFA 21 2.4 . Sony G 20 1.8

Started Dec 29, 2021 | Discussions thread
Adam007 Contributing Member • Posts: 805
Re: Pentax DFA 21 2.4 . Sony G 20 1.8
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My two cents:

In the past two years, I've tried out two FF MILC systems.  First, I got the Panny S1R and "kit" lens, it one back after month.  It would've stayed, but the sensor was noisy and Af was nothing special - and I'm a Pentaxian saying that!

Then, I tried the Sony A7RIV. And I got all the nice lenses you need to start out.  Apart from a *somewhat* noisier file, it was pretty sweet as a tool.  I didn't like the images very much, except with my adapted Pentax glass.  If I shot more events, maybe I would've kept it - life is just easier with Sony.  But it isn't the life I want.

So, where does leave you?  I have no doubt the 21 Ltd will produce much more interesting images than Sony's optically perfect 20mm.  For me, "interesting" is still more important, though I was also taken aback by the PF review.  I'm not sure what I'll do.

In a sense, I agree with Pentax:  Look beyond the numbers, to decide the photographic experience you want. My best-selling print is a landscape taken with my 31 Limited; optical perfection is. nice to have, but it isn't everything.  And sometimes, it isn't enough.

Good luck!

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