Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On 13/7/10, Eric Weir, discombobulated, unleashed: I don't see where in the evolution of Pentax lenses I would find the K28/3.5 version recommended by J.C. Contrary Out of context is always the best ;-) MARK!!! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On Jul 13, 2010, at 9:43 PM, Eric Weir wrote: On Jul 13, 2010, at 7:09 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: The so called K series lenses were the first batch of lenses with the K bayonet. They are marked SMC Pentax without any suffix. When the later M series lenses came out they were labelled smc pentax -M and so forth with the -A -F -FA -DA suffix. Ah, that clarifies it, J.C. Are such lenses still common? I don't recall seeing any, but just having learned how they would be identified I may simply not have noticed them. The K series lenses are not particularly rare, because quite a few were made. In general, they're much better build quality than the M or A series. Some are optically superb as well, including that K 28/3.5. I sold mine to JCO a while back. I believe the price was around $130 in an ebay auction. I still have a K series 85/1.8, and it's a truly superb lens. Paul -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
Regarding K series wide angles, there is a trio of F3.5 that are all excellent. The k24/3.5, K28/3.5, and k35/3.5 I wouldn't call K series lenses rare, but they aint common either, most of them were only made for 3 years before discontinued by pentax for m versions which are more common due to being made for about 5-6 years before the A's came along. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Join the CD PLAYER DISC Discussions : http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdsound/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of paul stenquist Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 7:26 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8 On Jul 13, 2010, at 9:43 PM, Eric Weir wrote: On Jul 13, 2010, at 7:09 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: The so called K series lenses were the first batch of lenses with the K bayonet. They are marked SMC Pentax without any suffix. When the later M series lenses came out they were labelled smc pentax -M and so forth with the -A -F -FA -DA suffix. Ah, that clarifies it, J.C. Are such lenses still common? I don't recall seeing any, but just having learned how they would be identified I may simply not have noticed them. The K series lenses are not particularly rare, because quite a few were made. In general, they're much better build quality than the M or A series. Some are optically superb as well, including that K 28/3.5. I sold mine to JCO a while back. I believe the price was around $130 in an ebay auction. I still have a K series 85/1.8, and it's a truly superb lens. Paul -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On Jul 14, 2010, at 3:12 AM, Cotty wrote: On 13/7/10, Eric Weir, discombobulated, unleashed: I don't see where in the evolution of Pentax lenses I would find the K28/3.5 version recommended by J.C. Contrary Out of context is always the best ;-) Ah, you caught me. Thought I could get away with it -- that everyone would read it as an obvious, typo. Foolish me. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On Jul 12, 2010, at 6:02 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I know, I lived in Dunwoody for a year, I've seen single vehicle rollovers on I285 achieved at the blistering speed of 12mph. I feel for you. Fortunately I live well within the Perimeter, and try to stay there as much as possible -- except, of course, when I want to get completely away from the city. Not exactly easy to do anymore, given the mindless sprawl. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
What do you think of $170 for a copy of this lens said to be in mint condition? With shipping there's one on eBay at that price now. [It seems to have a by now price only. There doesn't seem to be a way to place bids.] This is more than I'd like to pay, but KEH doesn't have any, and I've thought of getting a cheaper M version to use while I wait in a good price on an A version to show up. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
-- From: Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 1:11 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8 What do you think of $170 for a copy of this lens said to be in mint condition? With shipping there's one on eBay at that price now. [It seems to have a by now price only. There doesn't seem to be a way to place bids.] I'd say that is a lot of money for that lens, but I may not be up to date on what they are going for either. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
you may want to consider the K28/3.5 version, its reputation is better than both m or a versions. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Join the CD PLAYER DISC Discussions : http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdsound/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Eric Weir Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 3:12 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8 What do you think of $170 for a copy of this lens said to be in mint condition? With shipping there's one on eBay at that price now. [It seems to have a by now price only. There doesn't seem to be a way to place bids.] This is more than I'd like to pay, but KEH doesn't have any, and I've thought of getting a cheaper M version to use while I wait in a good price on an A version to show up. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On Jul 13, 2010, at 3:39 PM, William Robb wrote: I'd say that is a lot of money for that lens, but I may not be up to date on what they are going for either. Thanks, William. That's the cheapest one on eBay, and there are none at KEH. There are a couple 50mm As in the $200 to $250 range. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On 2010-07-12 22:40, Eric Weir wrote: Fortunately I live well within the Perimeter, and try to stay there as much as possible ... given the mindless sprawl. :-) I live up at the northern end of the sprawl, just north of John's Creek. I do, however, commute to /almost/ inside the Perimeter (Abernathy and Ga 400). -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On Jul 13, 2010, at 3:59 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: I live up at the northern end of the sprawl, just north of John's Creek. I do, however, commute to /almost/ inside the Perimeter (Abernathy and Ga 400). Good to meet you, Doug. I did venture outside today -- to North Fulton -- for physical therapy. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On 2010-07-13 16:04, Eric Weir wrote: On Jul 13, 2010, at 3:59 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: I live up at the northern end of the sprawl, just north of John's Creek. I do, however, commute to /almost/ inside the Perimeter (Abernathy and Ga 400). Good to meet you, Doug. I did venture outside today -- to North Fulton -- for physical therapy. Cory Waters is around here, someplace, too. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On Jul 13, 2010, at 3:41 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: you may want to consider the K28/3.5 version, its reputation is better than both m or a versions. It was the fact that aperture can be controlled on the camera body in the A series that attracted me. Perhaps I should be more concerned about quality of images produce, but at this point I only have others' experience to draw on regarding that. I'm a bit unclear about K as a lens series versus K as a type of lens mount. Until this thread I assumed all -- or almost all -- Pentax lenses were K lenses. I gather now they are distinct classifications. However, as a reference to a lens series, I think I have yet to encounter a K lens. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 5:09 PM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: On Jul 13, 2010, at 3:41 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: you may want to consider the K28/3.5 version, its reputation is better than both m or a versions. It was the fact that aperture can be controlled on the camera body in the A series that attracted me. Perhaps I should be more concerned about quality of images produce, but at this point I only have others' experience to draw on regarding that. I'm a bit unclear about K as a lens series versus K as a type of lens mount. Until this thread I assumed all -- or almost all -- Pentax lenses were K lenses. I gather now they are distinct classifications. However, as a reference to a lens series, I think I have yet to encounter a K lens. -- Eric Weir A brief history of Pentax K mount. K -Original version of the lens mount. Mechanical aperture coupling and full-aperture metering. Supports Aperture priority and Manual exposure modes. KA - Adds electronic communication of aperture info, A position on aperture ring, support for Multi-segment metering, body control of aperture and Program and Shutter priority exposure KAF - Adds AF and basic communication of lens data (focal length, current aperture on variable-aperture zooms) KAF2 - Adds support for powerzoom, extended lens data communication (MTF data for program lines) KA2 - KAF2 without Powerzoom or AF support, unique to MZ-M/ZX-M camera 'crippled' KAF2 - KAF2 with mechanical meter coupling removed, no Powerzoom support, limited or no function with non-A lenses. Early Pentax DSLR's are this with limited function with non-A lenses (some film bodies have no function with non-A lenses) KAF3 - crippled KAF2 with SDM focusing support and basic powerzoom support. All Pentax DSLR's from the K10D and K100D Super use this mount. Pentax lens lines: SMC Pentax - Original K mount lenses, often referred to as K lenses. Many lenses are holdover designs from the SMC Takumar screwmount lenses. SMC Pentax-M - Compact lenses introduced with the M-series SLR bodies, replaced most of the common K lenses. SMC Pentax-A - KA mount lenses, replaced the M series lenses. Generally improvements optically but build quality declined SMC Pentax-F - KAF mount lenses, original AF line. SMC Pentax-FA - KAF2 mount lenses SMC Pentax-FA L - FA lenses with no aperture ring. Only 3 made and two were crap consumer lenses. SMC Pentax-D FA - New digital-oriented lenses which are fully film compatible. May or may not have an aperture ring, have Quick-Shift focus SMC Pentax-DA Digital lenses designed for DSLR-use only, will normally vignette on film (with a couple exceptions). Have Quick-Shift Focus (except 18-250) SMC-Pentax-DA L - lighter, cheaper DA kit lenses. Plastic mounts and no Quick-Shift Focus. * - indicates pro-quality lenses. All DA* lenses are weather-sealed but FA*, A* and M* lenses aren't. Limited - compact high-performance primes with high build quality WR - Weather-sealed non-* lenses, all are DA or D-FA. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 5:16 PM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: On Jul 10, 2010, at 5:01 PM, Thibouille wrote: No, incorrect. Pentax-A lenses are MF, not AF lenses. If you need AF, you need F, FA, DFA, DA lenses. Thanks. Thought it was too good to be true. I'm looking for a manual focus, but I wondered if this was an autofocus at a ridiculously low price. I have a 28 AF lens i rarely if ever use. Could be for sale, as i use the 16-45 f4 about 90% of the time Dave -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
The so called K series lenses were the first batch of lenses with the K bayonet. They are marked SMC Pentax without any suffix. When the later M series lenses came out they were labelled smc pentax -M and so forth with the -A -F -FA -DA suffix. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Join the CD PLAYER DISC Discussions : http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdsound/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Eric Weir Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 5:09 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8 On Jul 13, 2010, at 3:41 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: you may want to consider the K28/3.5 version, its reputation is better than both m or a versions. It was the fact that aperture can be controlled on the camera body in the A series that attracted me. Perhaps I should be more concerned about quality of images produce, but at this point I only have others' experience to draw on regarding that. I'm a bit unclear about K as a lens series versus K as a type of lens mount. Until this thread I assumed all -- or almost all -- Pentax lenses were K lenses. I gather now they are distinct classifications. However, as a reference to a lens series, I think I have yet to encounter a K lens. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
-- From: Eric Weir Subject: Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8 I'd say that is a lot of money for that lens, but I may not be up to date on what they are going for either. Thanks, William. That's the cheapest one on eBay, and there are none at KEH. There are a couple 50mm As in the $200 to $250 range. I was at my local pusher's today. He has an M series 28/2.8 that I can get for quite cheap, but it has no A setting. The proprietor told me he'd have a look among his personal collection of camera dreck to see if he has an A version. If he does, he will be willing to part with it. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On Jul 13, 2010, at 6:30 PM, Adam Maas wrote: On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 5:09 PM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: On Jul 13, 2010, at 3:41 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: you may want to consider the K28/3.5 version, its reputation is better than both m or a versions. . . . . I'm a bit unclear about K as a lens series versus K as a type of lens mount. Until this thread I assumed all -- or almost all -- Pentax lenses were K lenses. I gather now they are distinct classifications. However, as a reference to a lens series, I think I have yet to encounter a K lens. A brief history of Pentax K mount. . . . . Pentax lens lines: Thanks for the informative history, Adam. However, I don't see where in the evolution of Pentax lenses I would find the K28/3.5 version recommended by J.C. Contrary to what I'd just begun assuming, there seems to be no K series of lenses. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On Jul 13, 2010, at 6:55 PM, David J Brooks wrote: I have a 28 AF lens i rarely if ever use. Could be for sale, as i use the 16-45 f4 about 90% of the time Thanks for the offer, David. However, judging from prices of autofocus fixed-length lenses at KEH that's very likely out of my price range. What I need -- what I would like to have -- is the functionality associated with the KA mount as described in Adam's recent post, i.e., primarily control of aperture on the camera body. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On Jul 13, 2010, at 7:09 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: The so called K series lenses were the first batch of lenses with the K bayonet. They are marked SMC Pentax without any suffix. When the later M series lenses came out they were labelled smc pentax -M and so forth with the -A -F -FA -DA suffix. Ah, that clarifies it, J.C. Are such lenses still common? I don't recall seeing any, but just having learned how they would be identified I may simply not have noticed them. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On Jul 13, 2010, at 7:42 PM, William Robb wrote: I was at my local pusher's today. He has an M series 28/2.8 that I can get for quite cheap, but it has no A setting. The proprietor told me he'd have a look among his personal collection of camera dreck to see if he has an A version. If he does, he will be willing to part with it. I would be interested, if he has one -- depending on the price, of course. If the M is cheap enough I might even be willing to forego, for a while, the features I want from the A. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 9:32 PM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: On Jul 13, 2010, at 6:30 PM, Adam Maas wrote: On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 5:09 PM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: On Jul 13, 2010, at 3:41 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: you may want to consider the K28/3.5 version, its reputation is better than both m or a versions. . . . . I'm a bit unclear about K as a lens series versus K as a type of lens mount. Until this thread I assumed all -- or almost all -- Pentax lenses were K lenses. I gather now they are distinct classifications. However, as a reference to a lens series, I think I have yet to encounter a K lens. A brief history of Pentax K mount. . . . . Pentax lens lines: Thanks for the informative history, Adam. However, I don't see where in the evolution of Pentax lenses I would find the K28/3.5 version recommended by J.C. Contrary to what I'd just begun assuming, there seems to be no K series of lenses. Right here: SMC Pentax - Original K mount lenses, often referred to as K lenses. Many lenses are holdover designs from the SMC Takumar screwmount lenses. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
See J.C. O'Connell's post: The so called K series lenses were the first batch of lenses with the K bayonet. They are marked SMC Pentax without any suffix. On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 9:32 PM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: Thanks for the informative history, Adam. However, I don't see where in the evolution of Pentax lenses I would find the K28/3.5 version recommended by J.C. Contrary to what I'd just begun assuming, there seems to be no K series of lenses. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
When I was looking into buying one a couple of years ago, they were
going for between $70 and $90 on ebay. I decided not to go for one as I
was actually using the 43mm limited as a longish normal, kind of like a
58mm on 24x36mmm format. f2.8 wasn't really fast enough for a normal
lens anyway. The 28mm f2.0 was much more appealing, but then they tend
to go for $400-$600 depending on flavor and condition.
On 7/13/2010 3:11 PM, Eric Weir wrote:
What do you think of $170 for a copy of this lens said to be in mint condition? With
shipping there's one on eBay at that price now. [It seems to have a by now price only.
There doesn't seem to be a way to place bids.]
This is more than I'd like to pay, but KEH doesn't have any, and I've thought
of getting a cheaper M version to use while I wait in a good price on an A
version to show up.
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Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
The SMC [K] lenses are sometimes lumped into the SMC-M lenses. Even
thought some of the M lenses such as the SMC-M 135mm f3.5 and the SMC
135mm f3.5 are very different in size weiight and optical formula. The
K lenses are often quite a bit rarer than the equivalent M lenses. The
A lenses are also often rarer than the M version, quite asside from the
fact that the A lenses are often more desirable for their exposure
automation capabilities.
On 7/13/2010 9:43 PM, Eric Weir wrote:
On Jul 13, 2010, at 7:09 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote:
The so called K series lenses were the first batch of
lenses with the K bayonet. They are marked SMC Pentax
without any suffix. When the later M series lenses came
out they were labelled smc pentax -M and so forth
with the -A -F -FA -DA suffix.
Ah, that clarifies it, J.C. Are such lenses still common? I don't recall seeing
any, but just having learned how they would be identified I may simply not have
noticed them.
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Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
I thought I sent a message to this effect to the list earlier, but it seems not. Anyway, I was not able to be at home in the final hours of bidding on this lens on eBay. I left a maximum bid, but the other guy got it for $1.00 more-- $81. Apparently that was a steal, as the remaining lenses of this type on eBay are all in the $160 to $220 range. Is this what I should expect to pay? While I'm at it, did any other manufacturers produce lenses that are equivalent to the A series? Thanks, -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Jul 12, 2010, at 11:14, Eric Weir wrote: I thought I sent a message to this effect to the list earlier, but it seems not. Anyway, I was not able to be at home in the final hours of bidding on this lens on eBay. I left a maximum bid, but the other guy got it for $1.00 more-- $81. Apparently that was a steal, as the remaining lenses of this type on eBay are all in the $160 to $220 range. Is this what I should expect to pay? I got mine off of EBay about 3 years ago for about $90. $160-220 seems steep. I've seen them on the PentaxForums marketplace for the around $100 range as well. I've been on the hunt for an AF version of that same lens so that I'll have a small/light party camera with the K7. Those tend to be about twice as expensive (around $200) if you can find them at all. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Jul 12, 2010, at 12:32 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: I got mine off of EBay about 3 years ago for about $90. $160-220 seems steep. I've seen them on the PentaxForums marketplace for the around $100 range as well. Thanks, Charles. Wasn't aware of the PentaxForums marketplace. Thanks for calling it to my attention. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
You should haunt www.keh.com. They're very reputable, and they often
sell more common, and make no mistake the A 28mm f2.8 isn't all that
rare, lenses for much less than you can get them on ebay. They don't
have any A 28mms in stock right now, but they are likely to have more in
the future.
On 7/12/2010 12:32 PM, Charles Robinson wrote:
On Jul 12, 2010, at 11:14, Eric Weir wrote:
I thought I sent a message to this effect to the list earlier, but it seems not.
Anyway, I was not able to be at home in the final hours of bidding on this lens
on eBay. I left a maximum bid, but the other guy got it for $1.00 more-- $81.
Apparently that was a steal, as the remaining lenses of this type on eBay are
all in the $160 to $220 range. Is this what I should expect to pay?
I got mine off of EBay about 3 years ago for about $90. $160-220 seems steep.
I've seen them on the PentaxForums marketplace for the around $100 range as well.
I've been on the hunt for an AF version of that same lens so that I'll have a small/light
party camera with the K7. Those tend to be about twice as expensive (around $200) if
you can find them at all.
-Charles
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Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On Jul 12, 2010, at 1:11 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: You should haunt www.keh.com. They're very reputable, and they often sell more common, and make no mistake the A 28mm f2.8 isn't all that rare, lenses for much less than you can get them on ebay. They don't have any A 28mms in stock right now, but they are likely to have more in the future. Thanks for the heads up on prices, P.J. I haven't exactly been haunting KEH, but I'll start. In addition to the things you say about them, I'm right here in Atlanta where they are. If I want, I can save on shipping costs, though driving in Atlanta traffic can make shipping worth the cost. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
I know, I lived in Dunwoody for a year, I've seen single vehicle
rollovers on I285 achieved at the blistering speed of 12mph. I feel for
you.
On 7/12/2010 1:32 PM, Eric Weir wrote:
On Jul 12, 2010, at 1:11 PM, P. J. Alling wrote:
You should haunt www.keh.com. They're very reputable, and they often sell more
common, and make no mistake the A 28mm f2.8 isn't all that rare, lenses for
much less than you can get them on ebay. They don't have any A 28mms in stock
right now, but they are likely to have more in the future.
Thanks for the heads up on prices, P.J.
I haven't exactly been haunting KEH, but I'll start. In addition to the
things you say about them, I'm right here in Atlanta where they are. If I want, I can
save on shipping costs, though driving in Atlanta traffic can make shipping worth the
cost.
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Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
No, incorrect. Pentax-A lenses are MF, not AF lenses. If you need AF, you need F, FA, DFA, DA lenses. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille/Thibs -- Photo: K-7, Sigma 28/1.8 macro, FA50/1.4, DA40Ltd, K30/2.8, DA16-45, DA50-135, DA50-200, 360FGZ ... Laptop: Macbook 13 Unibody SnowLeo/Win7 Programing: Delphi 2009 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
The Pentax-A series lenses are all manual focus. They have the linear-action iris actuator and a special position on the aperture ring allowing a Pentax body with on-body aperture control (all the DSLRs) to set the aperture value using the body controls. They're fully compatible with the DSLR bodies with respect to all auto-exposure modes. The SMC Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8 lens is a wonderful little lens. It's small and light, slightly soft until stopped down to f/4 but has wonderful bokeh. It was the first Pentax lens I used when I purchased the *ist DS body in 2004. On Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 1:38 PM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: Really displaying my ignorance here again, but am I correct in assuming this is an autofocus lens? -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On Jul 10, 2010, at 5:01 PM, Thibouille wrote: No, incorrect. Pentax-A lenses are MF, not AF lenses. If you need AF, you need F, FA, DFA, DA lenses. Thanks. Thought it was too good to be true. I'm looking for a manual focus, but I wondered if this was an autofocus at a ridiculously low price. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On Jul 10, 2010, at 5:04 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: They have the linear-action iris actuator and a special position on the aperture ring allowing a Pentax body with on-body aperture control (all the DSLRs) to set the aperture value using the body controls. They're fully compatible with the DSLR bodies with respect to all auto-exposure modes. The SMC Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8 lens is a wonderful little lens. It's small and light, slightly soft until stopped down to f/4 but has wonderful bokeh. It was the first Pentax lens I used when I purchased the *ist DS body in 2004. Hmm. Now it's sounding more interesting. I just purchased a *ist DS. May not be able to tell the difference between soft and sharp, but at this point would prefer sharp. Is this one in a series of lenses, i.e., are their Pentax-As o other focal lengths? -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:22 -0400, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: On Jul 10, 2010, at 5:04 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: They have the linear-action iris actuator and a special position on the aperture ring allowing a Pentax body with on-body aperture control (all the DSLRs) to set the aperture value using the body controls. They're fully compatible with the DSLR bodies with respect to all auto-exposure modes. The SMC Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8 lens is a wonderful little lens. It's small and light, slightly soft until stopped down to f/4 but has wonderful bokeh. It was the first Pentax lens I used when I purchased the *ist DS body in 2004. Hmm. Now it's sounding more interesting. I just purchased a *ist DS. May not be able to tell the difference between soft and sharp, but at this point would prefer sharp. Is this one in a series of lenses, i.e., are their Pentax-As o other focal lengths? Yes. You should check out Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax K-Mount Page. It has all the information you can possibly need about Pentax Kmount cameras, lenses and accessories. It covers film (35 mm and medium format) and digital camera systems. http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/ Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Does exactly what it says on the tin -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On 10/7/10, Eric Weir, discombobulated, unleashed: Really displaying my ignorance here again, but am I correct in assuming this is an autofocus lens? Eric, others have answered your question, but this website is worth noting - you will find it invaluable in your Pentax travels! http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/ -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On Jul 10, 2010, at 5:35 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:22 -0400, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: Is this one in a series of lenses, i.e., are their Pentax-As o other focal lengths? Yes. You should check out Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax K-Mount Page. It has all the information you can possibly need about Pentax Kmount cameras, lenses and accessories. It covers film (35 mm and medium format) and digital camera systems. Thanks, Brian. Done. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On Jul 10, 2010, at 6:02 PM, Cotty wrote: Eric, others have answered your question, but this website is worth noting - you will find it invaluable in your Pentax travels! http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/ Yes, I am starting to do so. Thanks, -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
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. On Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 4:22 PM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: On Jul 10, 2010, at 5:04 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: They have the linear-action iris actuator and a special position on the aperture ring allowing a Pentax body with on-body aperture control (all the DSLRs) to set the aperture value using the body controls. They're fully compatible with the DSLR bodies with respect to all auto-exposure modes. The SMC Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8 lens is a wonderful little lens. It's small and light, slightly soft until stopped down to f/4 but has wonderful bokeh. It was the first Pentax lens I used when I purchased the *ist DS body in 2004. Hmm. Now it's sounding more interesting. I just purchased a *ist DS. May not be able to tell the difference between soft and sharp, but at this point would prefer sharp. Is this one in a series of lenses, i.e., are their Pentax-As o other focal lengths? -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
The online bible, Everything you thought you needed to know about Pentax
K mount camera bodies and lenses but didn't realized. Have fun wasting
a few hours.
http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/
On 7/10/2010 5:22 PM, Eric Weir wrote:
On Jul 10, 2010, at 5:04 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
They have the linear-action iris actuator and a special position on
the aperture ring allowing a Pentax body with on-body aperture control
(all the DSLRs) to set the aperture value using the body controls.
They're fully compatible with the DSLR bodies with respect to all
auto-exposure modes.
The SMC Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8 lens is a wonderful little lens. It's
small and light, slightly soft until stopped down to f/4 but has
wonderful bokeh. It was the first Pentax lens I used when I purchased
the *ist DS body in 2004.
Hmm. Now it's sounding more interesting. I just purchased a *ist DS. May not be
able to tell the difference between soft and sharp, but at this point would
prefer sharp.
Is this one in a series of lenses, i.e., are their Pentax-As o other focal
lengths?
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On Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 5:22 PM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: May not be able to tell the difference between soft and sharp, but at this point would prefer sharp. Mark! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On 7/10/2010 5:35 PM, Brian Walters wrote:
On Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:22 -0400, Eric Weireew...@bellsouth.net
wrote:
On Jul 10, 2010, at 5:04 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
They have the linear-action iris actuator and a special position on
the aperture ring allowing a Pentax body with on-body aperture control
(all the DSLRs) to set the aperture value using the body controls.
They're fully compatible with the DSLR bodies with respect to all
auto-exposure modes.
The SMC Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8 lens is a wonderful little lens. It's
small and light, slightly soft until stopped down to f/4 but has
wonderful bokeh. It was the first Pentax lens I used when I purchased
the *ist DS body in 2004.
Hmm. Now it's sounding more interesting. I just purchased a *ist DS. May
not be able to tell the difference between soft and sharp, but at this
point would prefer sharp.
Is this one in a series of lenses, i.e., are their Pentax-As o other
focal lengths?
It actually only covers medium format adapters that allow those lenses
to work on a K Mount body. The discussion of K mount electronics from A
onward is applicable, but you have to make allowances for the somewhat
different mechanical connections. .
Yes. You should check out Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax K-Mount Page. It
has all the information you can possibly need about Pentax Kmount
cameras, lenses and accessories. It covers film (35 mm and medium
format) and digital camera systems.
http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/
Cheers
Brian
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Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
On Jul 10, 2010, at 6:28 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: 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.) Thanks, Bob. I think I can keep all that in mind -- at least roughly enough to be helpful. I've got a couple decent Ms, but now I'll be on the lookout for As. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Jul 10, 2010, at 6:33 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: Have fun wasting a few hours. I've doing too much of that lately. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8
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. KMAFFADFADA -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Join the CD PLAYER DISC Discussions : http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdsound/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 6:29 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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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. KMAFFADFADA 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 -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Join the CD PLAYER DISC Discussions : http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdsound/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 6:29 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax-A SMC 28mm f/2.8 F2.8 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
