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[quote name='genotypewriter' timestamp='1288831730' post='3951']

Ergonomics... heh...



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Ergonomics is not a "One size fit all" issue. Some people will be comfortable with X but not with Y and but others will feel exactly the opposite. Other than that, getting sharp pictures while handholding the Sigmonster will be a little tricky, don't you think? <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[quote name='backcountryskier' timestamp='1288800558' post='3944']

In short: There is not even a single lens that can answer all my requirements (fast + wide + small + AF). <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



Correct. So why ask?[/quote]



I wanted to be sure. A lot of times I found that a simple search would yield some answers but posting a question will yield some more - Ones I never considered or known before. [url="http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/951683/1#9004226"]Here is a very recent example[/url].



[quote name='backcountryskier' timestamp='1288800558' post='3944']

FWIW I own both T17-50/2.8 non-VC and T90/2.8 macro. AF on 90/2.8 starts hunting as soon as you take it into the shade. 17-50/2.8 does great even in very low light (dim interior, city at night). Both are LOUD but very accurate (no microadjustment needed).

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Indeed, the Tamron 17-50/2.8 was a very strong candidate after I understood that my initial requirements can not be met in full but after experiencing a lot of hunting with my Tamron 60/2 macro [url="http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/949491/"]I thought about HSM lenses[/url]. If it wasn't for the problematic ergonomics I'd probably buy a 17-50/2.8 HSM or a 10-20/3.5 HSM. Not exactly fast but they do have other traits I'm after like AF and FL.

[quote name='Yakim' timestamp='1288857991' post='3956']

I wanted to be sure. A lot of times I found that a simple search would yield some answers but posting a question will yield some more - Ones I never considered or known before. [url="http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/951683/1#9004226"]Here is a very recent example[/url].

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So you were expecting someone here to explain to you how to make your own small, fast, wide AF'ing lens? <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />





[quote name='Yakim' timestamp='1288857991' post='3956']

Indeed, the Tamron 17-50/2.8 was a very strong candidate after I understood that my initial requirements can not be met in full but after experiencing a lot of hunting with my Tamron 60/2 macro [url="http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/949491/"]I thought about HSM lenses[/url]. If it wasn't for the problematic ergonomics I'd probably buy a 17-50/2.8 HSM or a 10-20/3.5 HSM. Not exactly fast but they do have other traits I'm after like AF and FL.

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Ok then get the Panasonic 7-14 for mFT. Small, sharp, wide lens with AF that you can match with a small mFT body from either Panasonic or Olympus. Lots of body choices there and money is not an issue, right? Or is that also ergonomically or in some other way unsound? <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[quote name='genotypewriter' timestamp='1288859916' post='3957']

So you were expecting someone here to explain to you how to make your own small, fast, wide AF'ing lens? <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote]



Of course not. I was hoping that someone could point out to me a lens that I missed. As you can see in the OP I made a research before posting and came out with several options that each was "flawed" in some aspect. I posted my question in hope that someone will say: "Hey, you forgot lens X which answers all your requirements".



[quote name='genotypewriter' timestamp='1288859916' post='3957']

Ok then get the Panasonic 7-14 for mFT. Small, sharp, wide lens with AF that you can match with a small mFT body from either Panasonic or Olympus. Lots of body choices there and money is not an issue, right? Or is that also ergonomically or in some other way unsound? <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote]



Before the SLT era I was torn between the MFT options. The EP series had AS but lacked in AF, had no EVF and was too small. The G/GH series was perfect in most aspects but had no AS. And in addition, all options were lacking because of high ISO limitation (small sensor). So I waited.



Then came SLT and all my answers were answered. It had practically everything I wished for. So I rushed out and bought it, completely forgetting why I rejected the Rebel series in the first place. <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



Today I know that all small cameras are not for me, but the price of this learning will be high. As it turns out, there is zero interest in a used A33 so when I sell it eventually I will lose a lot of money. <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[quote name='Yakim' timestamp='1288870643' post='3960']

Before the SLT era I was torn between the MFT options. The EP series had AS but lacked in AF, had no EVF and was too small. The G/GH series was perfect in most aspects but had no AS. And in addition, all options were lacking because of high ISO limitation (small sensor). So I waited.



Then came SLT and all my answers were answered. It had practically everything I wished for. So I rushed out and bought it, completely forgetting why I rejected the Rebel series in the first place. <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' />



Today I know that all small cameras are not for me, but the price of this learning will be high. As it turns out, there is zero interest in a used A33 so when I sell it eventually I will lose a lot of money. <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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So, long story short, you're not looking for a camera to take pictures... you're looking for some gear to satisfy some twisted need of yours for whatever reason. I just hope at least others who read this thread will see the error of your ways and not do the same and waste people's time.



GTW