On Jul 10, 2010, at 6:43 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote:

> don't forget the "K" series lenses which
> have some of the finest lenses they ever
> made and quality control was superb back
> in the day. K>M>A>F>FA>DFA>DA
> 
True. The K28/3.5 is one of the sharpest lenses I ever owned. I sold it to JCO, 
but I wouldn't be surprised if he has more than one.
Paul

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob
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> Subject: Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
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> Eric,
> There are more A series lenses, but some are a little rare. Pentax made a
> ton of M series lenses for the MX, ME, ME Super, etc. The A series went with
> the Super Program and Program Plus cameras. They are desirable as the
> apertures are the same as measured on the latest cameras. The A 28/2.8, A
> 50/1.7, A 50/1.4 are all pretty common on ebay and not too pricey. There are
> A 20/2.8, A*85/1.4, A 100/2.8, A 200/4, A*300/4, A 400/5.6. They are nice
> lenses, but get more expensive. Pentax lens history by series is M, A, F,
> FA, DFA, DA. The M's and A's are manual focus. The F's and FA's are the
> start of autofocus. The DFA's and DA's are especially for the latest
> autofocus digitals. (The DFA's and DA's lose the aperture ring and aperture
> is only controled thru the camera.) Regards,  Bob S.
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