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Friday, October 18, 2013

Another HD Limited Lens Review with Samples (K-5IIs and HD DA21)

http://news.mapcamera.com/KASYAPA.php?itemid=22519
(in Japanese)

Samples are downsized but yet not too small. Sharpness is good as seen but I am not fond of that cool and purplish colour rendition and tone. It maybe just a K-5IIs issue that is well known and thus nothing can be concluded about the new HD coating and glass regarding this! ;-D


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Zizi · 595 weeks ago

I do not see a proof of improved sharpness in going from SMC to HD. Better flare control is not worth the extra cost for me.
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hys · 594 weeks ago

Such a type of pictures don's say much.
DA 21 is not the top of the Pentax list, but in spite of all it is a very nice lens.
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RiceHigh 110p · 594 weeks ago

The DA21 is a very useful lens amongst the Pentax digital series. I love this lens actually. The HD version doesn't look significantly better, though.
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hys · 594 weeks ago

Yes, I agree that it is not significantly better. But I know what amount of effort it costs to achieve this significance.
HD is a step ahead - according me. And this steps are necessary. Let say - they are inevitable.
The other way is the way of Topcon e.g. Or Miranda, or ...
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Jason · 594 weeks ago

As far as overall sharpness and focal length it is the best lens in my lineup for landscapes. I found it outperformed the 15mm. I just wish Pentax had a lens with this focal length as sharp as the DA 40mm.
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Chris · 593 weeks ago

For anyone who has not yet a complete collection of Limited lenses, the switch from smc to HD (which I am convinced is just a name change, nothing else) is a perfect opportunity to save money: buy the smc Limiteds for greatly reduced prices. E.g., the silver 43 at B&H for $579. (droool)

Unfortunately, my collection IS complete, and I am not going to buy another copy just to compare, or to keep and sell it on later. (or do I)?

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