By the way, my M28/2.8 is the "Version 1" with the silver around the focus ring. YMMV with version 2.
Don > -----Original Message----- > From: Don Sanderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 11:51 AM > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: RE: SMC-M 28mm/3.5 > > > I have both the K and M versions of the 3.5. > I see very little difference in image quality > between the two, especially at 5.6 and 8. > The bokeh is a bit better on the K but for the > size and weight difference, and the advantage > of having the same filter size (49) as my 50's > I usually prefer to carry the M. > The flare resistance of the M seems a bit better > than the K, probably the smaller front element. > > BTW: I've found the M28/2.8 to be a better lens > than I expected, given all the negative > comments it's recieved, not as good as the 3.5 > though. > > Don >