I'll second the K28/3.5, it has a very unique look which has been called a "3D Look". I've been calling the effect "Presence" for the way the subject is rendered compared to OOF areas. Here's a sample: http://www.donsauction.com/pdml/Froggie28_35.htm
Don > -----Original Message----- > From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 8:27 AM > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: SMC 28mm lens query > > > Although it's not fast, the K28/3.5 is very good. Extremely sharp > throughout the range. The Vivitar Series 1 28/1.9 is a real prize, > although hard to find. > Paul > On Feb 3, 2006, at 9:19 AM, Cory Papenfuss wrote: > > > Hey all. The recent query on the Vivitar made me remember > that I'm > > not too satisfied with my Kiron/Vivitar 28mm f/2. I've been looking > > (i.e. ebaying) for an inexpensive SMC 28mm. As much as I'd like the > > f/2, it's too expensive and difficult to find. It appears that there > > are a few versions of the f/2.8. > > > > Comments on which one to go for? I guess I'm leaning towards an M > > based on price. Version2 if I can find one? > > > > -Cory > > > > -- > > > > *********************************************************************** > > ** > > * Cory Papenfuss > > * > > * Electrical Engineering candidate Ph.D. graduate student > > * > > * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University > > * > > *********************************************************************** > > ** > > >
