This reminded me -- I did 24x36s of landscapes and interiors for a guy who was using the 55mm 3.5 (don't know which one, but it used to belong to PDMLer Bill O'Neill) and they were quite nice. Not a bad lens by any means.
-Aaron -----Original Message----- From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subj: Re: 6x7 55mm opinions needed Date: Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:49 pm Size: 1K To: <pentax-discuss@pdml.net> ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Weiss" Subject: 6x7 55mm opinions needed > The older 55f3.5 is softer (especially at corners) but > corrected better, has an almost impossible to find 100mm > filter size. > > The older 55f4.0 is sharper, but not as sharp as the latest > version, the newer one being a bit lighter (more plastic > parts?)and minimum focusing distance a bit better. > > And then, of course, some people have completely different > opinions. > > I want to use the lens for b&w, more for industrial areas > than green scenics, but some of those too. > > A person is offering me a nice condition s-m-c 55f3.5 with a > hood, but no filters. I might want a uv or a yellow anyhow, > perhaps a polarizer. > > Any opinons would be appreciated. All the Pentax 6x7 lenses are very good, some are better than others. The SMC Tak 55/3.5 is reputed to be quite good for pictorial use, perhaps less good for lens testing purposes. This may seem like a silly way to judge a lens, but I would look at the availablity and cost of filters and make that a major part of my buying decision. William Robb
