18-55 vs 16-45?

[Bruce Dayton]

Hmmm...we've heard a similar question several times.

I have both of them now since I got the 18-55 with my K10D.

Things to think about:
16-45 is more like a 24-70 for film
18-55 is more like a 28-80 for film

So there is a noticeable difference between the 16 and 18mm on the
wide end.  Also the 16-45 is a constant aperture throughout the zoom
range and the 18-55 is variable.  That might be important to you for
flash work or manual exposure calculations.

If neither zoom is a primary use lens - if you have primes that you
normally use...the DA 16-45 is worth more money.  So if you are really
not using either much, it might be better to sell the 16-45.

BUT, the 16-45 is better optically, faster, constant aperture and
wider.  So it ends up being more desirable.  You will have to decide
what to do.

-- 
Best regards,
Bruce


Sunday, January 14, 2007, 8:23:41 PM, you wrote:

P> Hi,

P> Just wondering if any one has compared the 16-45 to the 18-55, As an
P> 18-55 came with my K10D, but i havent opened it yet as i was going to
P> seel it on Ebay, but i dont really like the size of the 16-45 and am
P> wondering if i should just keep the 18-55. I dont really use zooms a
P> whole lot in this range, but its nice to have one up my sleeve.

P> Any comments appreciated.

P> Thanks.
P> Paul