Glen, I like all the M lenses even though you lose the Full Tyro modes of P & Tv. This is not much of a concern if you are shooting manual or Aperture priority. It depends on what you want to shoot, but if I were starting from scratch I would get an A50/1.4 or M50/1.4 (you'll like the brightness for focusing), an M135/3.5 (not an A135/2.8 or Takumar 135/2.8), an A28/2.8 (not a M28/2.8 - maybe an A or M24/2.8 but the filter size is 52mm). Personal favorites for dim lighting are the M85/2.0 and M35/2.0 and they are available widely. Reards, Bob S.
On 8/28/07, Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Glen Tortorella wrote: > > Hi All, > > > > I picked up a Super Program body, and am looking for a good, > > reasonably priced lens for it. I already have a 50mm SMC A f/2, and > > so I was thinking I might go for a 1.4 or 1.7. I have my eye on an M- > > Series 1.7 that seems to be in good shape. I plan on using my Super > > Program mostly in metered manual mode. What functionality would I > > miss if I went with an M-series (or earlier) lens? I welcome any and > > all advice. Before I forget: I gather the newer SMCs are made in > > Taiwan, as mine is marked as such. Might the M-Series be a tad > > better in terms of quality, as it was made in Japan? > > > > Thanks, > > Glen > > > > The A series offer P and Tv modes on bodies which support them, and function > fully on all later cameras except the MZ-60 (which requires AF lenses). Also > many A lenses have updated optical designs. > > As to quality, M lenses are usually superior in build, while A lenses are > generally better optically(witha few exceptions like the f1.7 and f2 50mm's > which are identical). > > I'd look for a M40/2.8 or A 35/2 to complement your current 50mm, unless you > feel the need for speed. The real gem around here is the FA 43/1.9 Limited, > but it's probably a bit more than you want to spend. > > -Adam > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
