Bargain lens

I had a Pentax AF 28-80 3,5 / 4,5 macro zoom lens in stock from my SF7 days.
This is not the SMC version, but I am finding the results are pretty good, and find it better than the kit 18 55 for flower shots.

Plus points
Faster than kit lens 4,5 @ 80 kit 5,6 @ 55
Grater reach saves stepping on the garden
Can be had from e-bay for £10/20

Minus points
Front element rotates so lens hood is a problem
Doesn’t go as wide, not a problem for me as I tend to want to get closer
It is heavy 390 g kit 225 g

As this lens looks as popular as a rattle snake in a lucky dip, it looks like a very cheap way to try a longer standard zoom, before paying out for a 17-70

Has anyone got hold of a 17-70 yet? If yes wad dyar fink.

Jim

No, we're all waiting for you to try it.