Re: SMC 28mm lens query
Although it's not fast, the K28/3.5 is very good. Extremely sharp throughout the range. The Vivitar Series 1 28/1.9 is a real prize, although hard to find. Paul On Feb 3, 2006, at 9:19 AM, Cory Papenfuss wrote: Hey all. The recent query on the Vivitar made me remember that I'm not too satisfied with my Kiron/Vivitar 28mm f/2. I've been looking (i.e. ebaying) for an inexpensive SMC 28mm. As much as I'd like the f/2, it's too expensive and difficult to find. It appears that there are a few versions of the f/2.8. Comments on which one to go for? I guess I'm leaning towards an M based on price. Version2 if I can find one? -Cory -- *** ** * Cory Papenfuss * * Electrical Engineering candidate Ph.D. graduate student * * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University * *** **
Re: SMC 28mm lens query
On Fri, 3 Feb 2006, Paul Stenquist wrote: Although it's not fast, the K28/3.5 is very good. Extremely sharp throughout the range. The Vivitar Series 1 28/1.9 is a real prize, although hard to find. Paul I was looking at that when I got the f/2 Vivitar. I found conflicting reviews on it... particularly distortion. I read that the Kiron-made f/2 was a sleeper. I guess it is... just disappointing wide open. I've heard the [K|M]28/3.5 is sharper than the 2.8? I really wish the 50/1.4 could be fully utilized on the APS-sized sensor. Great lens, but just too long for lots of my shots. -Cory -- * * Cory Papenfuss* * Electrical Engineering candidate Ph.D. graduate student * * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University * *
Re: SMC 28mm lens query
I've heard the [K|M]28/3.5 is sharper than the 2.8? The K 28/3.5 (and this is also true of the K 35/3.5) is one of the best Pentax wide-angles (IMHO). A little slow, of course, but excellent sharpness, contrast and distortion, and available for generally a low price (although this does vary a bit). I am not personally familiar with the M 28/3.5 (which is different from the K 28/3.5). Although you refer to the 2.8, there are several versions of Pentax 28/2.8's, and I understand they do vary quite a bit in quality. My personal 28mm favorites are the K 28/2, the K 28/3.5, the A 28/2, and the VS1 28/1.9. I guess that the FA 28/2.8 might be a good one to look for, too... Fred
Re: SMC 28mm lens query
- Original Message - From: Fred Subject: Re: SMC 28mm lens query Although you refer to the 2.8, there are several versions of Pentax 28/2.8's, and I understand they do vary quite a bit in quality. We like to denigrate the M28/2.8s, but they aren't all that bad either. William Robb
Re: SMC 28mm lens query
Cory, Although we all know that there is a QC variable that applies to everything, the image produced by my SMC-M 28/f2.8 has never disappointed me. I've also, never compared it to any other versions or makes of the 28mm, so how do I know..? My feeling is that it might come in second against my A* 28~70 f/2.8. I'll give a test. Jack --- Cory Papenfuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey all. The recent query on the Vivitar made me remember that I'm not too satisfied with my Kiron/Vivitar 28mm f/2. I've been looking (i.e. ebaying) for an inexpensive SMC 28mm. As much as I'd like the f/2, it's too expensive and difficult to find. It appears that there are a few versions of the f/2.8. Comments on which one to go for? I guess I'm leaning towards an M based on price. Version2 if I can find one? -Cory -- * * Cory Papenfuss * * Electrical Engineering candidate Ph.D. graduate student * * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University * * __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
RE: SMC 28mm lens query
I'll second the K28/3.5, it has a very unique look which has been called a 3D Look. I've been calling the effect Presence for the way the subject is rendered compared to OOF areas. Here's a sample: http://www.donsauction.com/pdml/Froggie28_35.htm Don -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 8:27 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: SMC 28mm lens query Although it's not fast, the K28/3.5 is very good. Extremely sharp throughout the range. The Vivitar Series 1 28/1.9 is a real prize, although hard to find. Paul On Feb 3, 2006, at 9:19 AM, Cory Papenfuss wrote: Hey all. The recent query on the Vivitar made me remember that I'm not too satisfied with my Kiron/Vivitar 28mm f/2. I've been looking (i.e. ebaying) for an inexpensive SMC 28mm. As much as I'd like the f/2, it's too expensive and difficult to find. It appears that there are a few versions of the f/2.8. Comments on which one to go for? I guess I'm leaning towards an M based on price. Version2 if I can find one? -Cory -- *** ** * Cory Papenfuss * * Electrical Engineering candidate Ph.D. graduate student * * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University * *** **
RE: SMC 28mm lens query
Why, if I didn't know any better, I'd think it was one of them new fangled limited lenses I heerd tell about ;-)) Shel [Original Message] From: Don Sanderson I'll second the K28/3.5, it has a very unique look which has been called a 3D Look. I've been calling the effect Presence for the way the subject is rendered compared to OOF areas. Here's a sample: http://www.donsauction.com/pdml/Froggie28_35.htm
RE: SMC 28mm lens query
It's not a Limited but at $50.00 it's Special! Actually it seems that in Pentax lenses pretty much any one that's a 3.5 is pretty special. ;-) Don -Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 11:45 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: SMC 28mm lens query Why, if I didn't know any better, I'd think it was one of them new fangled limited lenses I heerd tell about ;-)) Shel [Original Message] From: Don Sanderson I'll second the K28/3.5, it has a very unique look which has been called a 3D Look. I've been calling the effect Presence for the way the subject is rendered compared to OOF areas. Here's a sample: http://www.donsauction.com/pdml/Froggie28_35.htm
Re: SMC 28mm lens query
On Fri, 3 Feb 2006, Jack Davis wrote: Cory, Although we all know that there is a QC variable that applies to everything, the image produced by my SMC-M 28/f2.8 has never disappointed me. I've also, never compared it to any other versions or makes of the 28mm, so how do I know..? My feeling is that it might come in second against my A* 28~70 f/2.8. I'll give a test. I guess by versions I was sorta looking for clarification on the Version1 vs. Version2 of the SMC-M 28/2.8. I haven't been able to justify AF lenses (cost) or zoom lenses (already have 18-55 SMC-FAJ, 28-105 Vivitar, and 70-210 VS1 so focal ranges are covered). It's been fun getting good, old MF glass for little. That's the vein I'm in, although I would like to see how the SMC-M compares to the 28-70. Cheers -Cory -- * * Cory Papenfuss* * Electrical Engineering candidate Ph.D. graduate student * * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University * *
RE: SMC 28mm lens query
No argument here - I've a K28/3.5 as well as a K35/3.5, and I sort of see them siblings. Both are quite good. Some consider them to be slow, but with the expanded use of 4.0 zooms, I'd say they were ahead of their time LOL Shel [Original Message] From: Don Sanderson It's not a Limited but at $50.00 it's Special! Actually it seems that in Pentax lenses pretty much any one that's a 3.5 is pretty special. ;-) Don -Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff Why, if I didn't know any better, I'd think it was one of them new fangled limited lenses I heerd tell about ;-)) Shel [Original Message] From: Don Sanderson I'll second the K28/3.5, it has a very unique look which has been called a 3D Look. I've been calling the effect Presence for the way the subject is rendered compared to OOF areas. Here's a sample: http://www.donsauction.com/pdml/Froggie28_35.htm
Re: SMC 28mm lens query
Fred wrote: My personal 28mm favorites are the K 28/2, the K 28/3.5, the A 28/2, and the VS1 28/1.9. I guess that the FA 28/2.8 might be a good one to look for, too... I can attest that the FA 28 mm. 2.8 is an excellent lens, both in film and digital. Carlos
Re: SMC 28mm lens query
I have the FA28/2.8, whci has kind of become my standard lens on the istD after the FA35 took an unfortunate fall a few weeks ago. I also have the M28/3.5, which I think is just excellent. I'm not known for shooting brick walls and focusing targets though, so my opinion is purely subjective. j On 2/3/06, Cory Papenfuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey all. The recent query on the Vivitar made me remember that I'm not too satisfied with my Kiron/Vivitar 28mm f/2. I've been looking (i.e. ebaying) for an inexpensive SMC 28mm. As much as I'd like the f/2, it's too expensive and difficult to find. It appears that there are a few versions of the f/2.8. Comments on which one to go for? I guess I'm leaning towards an M based on price. Version2 if I can find one? -Cory -- * * Cory Papenfuss* * Electrical Engineering candidate Ph.D. graduate student * * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University * * -- Juan Buhler Water Molotov: http://photoblog.jbuhler.com Slippery Slope: http://color.jbuhler.com
