1. Pentax SMC-FA 28-80/3,5-4,7 (Amazingly good, concidering the pricetag, weight and powerzoom. It just isn't pro-quality). 2. Pentax SMC-F 70-210/4-5,6 (A poor lens compared to the earlier F version)
I bought them with my PZ-1 in 1992 and sold both of them 4 or 5 years ago. I replaced them with: Tokina ATX PRO II 2.6-2.8/28-70mm (got a bargain - new for 700$ - list price 1200$). It is almost as sharp as the original FA 2.8/28-70mm, which at the time cost 2800$ in Denmark. Pentax SMC F 4-5.6/70-210mm, which is a very good lens. Found it used like new for 280$. The Tokina 28-70mm is - together with my SMC A 2.8/20mm and my M*4/300mm - my most used lenses. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- Fra: Mark Roberts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 25. april 2004 01:19 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Saturday Survey OK, here's a new question: What camera or lens have you bought that you regretted purchasing? I'll go first because my answer will startle you at first: Pentax A20/2.8 (Now the other shoe drops)..... because now that I have an ist-D I wish I'd bought the autofocus version, the FA20/2.8 instead. They're the same lens optically, but the "A" version is much more solidly built (and is actually more expensive). I never felt missed autofocus on my film cameras but since this lens has the angle of view of a 30mm when used on the DSLR, I'm finding myself wishing for AF sometimes. It's still a fabulous lens, though ;-) -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
