Re: Opinions needed about SMC M 35/2.8

2003-06-24 Thread Pål Jensen
I own the A 35/2.8, which is supposed to be the same optic. As others have pointed out, it is not a stellar lens but perfectly OK. About par with a decent zoom, something that probably explains the popularity of zoom lenses. Pål

Re: Opinions needed about SMC M 35/2.8

2003-06-23 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! MI> i used to have one (from ebay), until its diafragm stuck. then i MI> sold it on ebay for what i paid originally (although i did warn MI> the buyer). MI> the lens is fine. i have 35/2 now, and except the weight and the MI> price, i'm not sure there's a lot of difference. MI> i have just l

Re: Opinions needed about SMC M 35/2.8

2003-06-23 Thread Alan Chan
I would like to point out that this A was better built than the M which might have aging spring. I stripped down both before. This A has metal aperture ring, not plastic. regards, Alan Chan I am about to buy the above lens in Excellent condition from KEH. Well, as a matter of fact a friend of mi

Re: Opinions needed about SMC M 35/2.8

2003-06-23 Thread Alan Chan
I had the A35/2.8 which was said to be identical to the M. I did some landscape shots with it and thought it wasn't particular sharp as a prime lens. regards, Alan Chan I am about to buy the above lens in Excellent condition from KEH. Well, as a matter of fact a friend of mine is about to buy th

Re: Opinions needed about SMC M 35/2.8

2003-06-23 Thread Caveman
Peter Spiro wrote: 35mm is my favorite focal length, and at one time or another I have tried almost all of them, and I have posted some comparisons at http://ca.geocities.com/spirope/infinitytest.htm I found something intriguing there. You were using this method: "The film photos were printed on

Re: Opinions needed about SMC M 35/2.8

2003-06-23 Thread William Johnson
: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PDML" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, June 23, 2003 1:05 PM Subject: Opinions needed about SMC M 35/2.8 > Hi! > > I am about to buy the above lens in Excellent condition from KEH. > Well, as a matter of fact a frie

Opinions needed about SMC M 35/2.8

2003-06-23 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! I am about to buy the above lens in Excellent condition from KEH. Well, as a matter of fact a friend of mine is about to buy this lens which then be brought over to Israel. Anyway, is there anyone on the list who actually has/had this lens and used it? If so, I would very much like to hear yo