Peter, I don't know how the Power Zoom 28-105 would handle on the LX. Most autofocus lenses are harder to focus manually than manual focus lenses (less resistance). It is a large lens, which is why it balances nicely on the large 1p.
Joe Hi Joe, > > thanks for your information. I saw that a German dealer is seeling new ones > for about 400 USD. I just wonder if such a power zoom also is good to use > manually, say on an LX. > > Peter > > >Peter, for the Z-1p you might also consider the Power Zoom FA 28-105 > >f4-5.6. This lens was designed for the Z-1p (I own two of these bodies, > >and have one of these lenses on each). It is a very good, sharp lens > >that gives 1:3 macro at 105 mm. It is an older design and is probably > >out of production (replaced by the newer zooms). Some places still have > >new ones, and good used ones can be found inexpensively at KEH. This is > >considered to be one of the best zoom lenses Pentax has made. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
