RE: Pentax 28-105 4 5.6 Power Zoom Auto Focus lens
Hello, Ed - The 28-105 FA Powerzoom is indeed an excellent zoom. And this is coming from someone who isn't a fan of zooms. It's my main general purpose zoom on my PZ-1p and I've grown to really like it. Optically, I find it to be excellent: very sharp and possessing above average color rendition. It demonstrates very little problem with flare. The build quality is decent - as good or better than any other zoom I've seen, short of the pro-level FA* stuff. It's a little large for this focal length, maybe because of the power zoom functionality. The only problem is that it is a bit slow - but, again, this is coming from a primes guy. It's the same speed as most zooms in this focal length. Although recently having been replaced, the orignal black FA Powerzoom model is still available new at Focus Camera for $255. I'm not sure what you should pay used. John Coyle directed you to the archives - and he's right: there has been very consistently high praise for this zoom on this list previously. However, I've decided to comment and rehash some of this because the last time I checked, the archives went back about a week or two. (The digital milieu isn't exactly a repository of permanence.) I recommend you buy the zoom! Rob >Hi All, > >I was wondering if anybody has used this lens (Pentax 28-105 4 5.6 >Power >Zoom Auto Focus lens) or could comment on it. I have a friend >who knows a >guy who was selling one. I was considering buying if this >is a good lens. >Thanks, Ed _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. - 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 .
Re: Pentax 28-105/4-5.6 Power Zoom
John Glover wrote: > > Robert, > > I just got a used one a few days ago, they are not that difficult to find but you >pay a premium for them, even used. I'd guess they are discontinued, since Pentax is >now selling the rebadged Tamron 28-105's. did you get this off of Pentax's web site >about the lenses still being current? B&H and/or KEH still list these lenses as being available new (and the link to the item page definitely shows the power zoom lens). -- John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Silicon Graphics, Inc. (650)933-82952011 N. Shoreline Blvd. MS 43U-991 (650)932-0828 (Fax) Mountain View, CA 94043-1389 Hello. My name is Darth Vader. I am your father. Prepare to die. - 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.
Re: Pentax 28-105/4-5.6 Power Zoom
Robert, I just got a used one a few days ago, they are not that difficult to find but you pay a premium for them, even used. I'd guess they are discontinued, since Pentax is now selling the rebadged Tamron 28-105's. did you get this off of Pentax's web site about the lenses still being current? John - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 1:40 PM Subject: Pentax 28-105/4-5.6 Power Zoom > According to Pentax, this is still a current lens. Does anyone know if it > has been discontinued? Many retailers no longer seem to have it in > stockyet its the best of the 28-105s! Any information out there? > > Robert James > - > 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. > - 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.
Pentax 28-105/4-5.6 Power Zoom
You're right, it's the best there is. Therefore it's probably discontinued. Frankly, I have been expecting Pentax to discontinue this lens. It appeals mainly to serious users, and Pentax has the Tamron rebadge for other (most?) buyers. Plus the Power Zoom has - let's not mince words - power zoom. That is, it has a feature almost no one wants that adds size and weight to the lens, and can't be used in newer bodies. It's not as good a match to the current M/ZX series (too heavy) as it is to the older P/Zs. From what we've seen, it will probably also be too heavy for the new body. A great pity, but it may be that if the new 24-90 is a high quality zoom, it is meant to replace the Power Zoom 28-105. Buy one while you can. Joe > > > According to Pentax, this is still a current lens. Does anyone know if it > has been discontinued? Many retailers no longer seem to have it in > stockyet its the best of the 28-105s! Any information out there? > > Robert James > - 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.
Pentax 28-105/4-5.6 Power Zoom
According to Pentax, this is still a current lens. Does anyone know if it has been discontinued? Many retailers no longer seem to have it in stockyet its the best of the 28-105s! Any information out there? Robert James - 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.
