Pentax FA 35mm 1:2

2001-06-26 Thread Jon Hope
Hi all Does anyone use this lens? I am seriously contemplating buying one (ok, I have already ordered it, I get it next Wednesday). I really want some feedback on it. Cheers Jon Relax! Take life as it comes, you can't chase the sun, you can't race the wind - This message is from the Pentax

Re: Pentax FA 35mm 1:2

2001-06-26 Thread Gerald F. Cermak
It has a cool looking tulip hood. The pictures are fabulous. You will like it. - Original Message - From: "Jon Hope" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 9:43 PM Subject: Pentax FA 35mm 1:2 > Hi all > > Does anyon

RE: Pentax FA 35mm 1:2

2001-06-27 Thread Jon Hope
At 17:50 27/06/01, you wrote: Hi all Thanks for the feedback regarding this lens. I am happier with my decisions of the last couple of weeks now. My next purchase is going to either be the Sigma 20mm 1:1.8 EX or the 24mm 1:1.8 EX . I've had a play with both of them, and I am having difficulty

RE: Pentax FA 35mm 1:2

2001-06-27 Thread Todd Stanley
I would pick up the 20mm F1.8, as a Pentax 24mm lens such as the K 24mm F3.5 or A 24mm F2.8 are a lot more affordable than the Pentax 20mm lenses, in case you decide you want both focal lengths. Just my 2 cents worth. Todd At 10:15 PM 6/27/01 +0800, you wrote: >At 17:50 27/06/01, you wrote: >

Re: Pentax FA 35mm 1:2

2001-06-27 Thread Juan J. Buhler
On Wed, 27 Jun 2001, Jon Hope wrote: > Does anyone use this lens? I am seriously contemplating buying one (ok, I > have already ordered it, I get it next Wednesday). I really want some > feedback on it. Many people have said how good it is already, but I'm the only one who lists it as his favo

Re: Pentax FA 35mm 1:2

2001-06-27 Thread Dan Scott
Hi Jon, I bought my FA 35/2 with my ZX-5n and I love it. However, I think the lens hood sucks big time. Yoshihiko Takinami has a great review of it along with sample photos on his website: http://www.takinami.com/yoshihiko/photo/fa35/index.html Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Hi all > >Does anyo