Decent 35mm prime for Pentax K-m
Posted 22/12/2009 - 18:49
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The old A series primes are well worth the money. I have a 50mm f1.7 which I really enjoy using, despite it being a slightly odd focal length with the crop factor.
Matt
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Posted 26/12/2009 - 00:34
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ludvikhk wrote:
I am surprised nobody mentioned the K35/3.5, or if you cant find it any of the screw mount takumar versions.
Image quality is staggering, and price is low.
I second this, however I think the (super) takumar and the K are a little different (I own both). Another option for manual focus is the K28/3.5 (and the takumar 28/3.5 as well).
I am surprised nobody mentioned the K35/3.5, or if you cant find it any of the screw mount takumar versions.
Image quality is staggering, and price is low.
Posted 26/12/2009 - 14:35
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I agree with those who suggest the DA35 Limited as an excellent lens that would be almost impossible to beat on IQ. However I also agree with those who prefer the 28mm focal length on APS-C. My favourite 28mm lenses are some of the Vivitar branded f/2 speed manual focus variants.
Posted 29/12/2009 - 14:03
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For sale now if you're still looking...
https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/fs--fa-35mm-f2--samsung-branded--16939
https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/fs--fa-35mm-f2--samsung-branded--16939
Posted 01/01/2010 - 21:01
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ludvikhk wrote:
I am surprised nobody mentioned the K35/3.5, or if you cant find it any of the screw mount takumar versions.
Image quality is staggering, and price is low.
I'm not sure about the price being low. Takumars seem to be hitting mad prices at the moment, presumably as adapters exist to put an M42 screw mount lens on pretty much every DSLR.
I am surprised nobody mentioned the K35/3.5, or if you cant find it any of the screw mount takumar versions.
Image quality is staggering, and price is low.
Matt
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Posted 05/01/2010 - 16:35
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Thanks to everyone who has posted. Given me plenty of food for thought, what with the recommendations of 28mm lenses as well as 35mm. I had originally specified a 35mm lens, but the 28mm option might be a little more flexible.
That said, the FA 35mm Limited really looks a stunner, and my budget might just stretch thanks to my student loan finally being repaid this month (only took 8 and a half years!).
That said, the FA 35mm Limited really looks a stunner, and my budget might just stretch thanks to my student loan finally being repaid this month (only took 8 and a half years!).
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Posted 07/01/2010 - 20:00
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Great little lens IMHO
A couple of examples K-7 + FA 28 images that I took in the autumn
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A couple of examples K-7 + FA 28 images that I took in the autumn
[IMG]http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/5150/imgp4440a.jpg[/IMG]
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Posted 08/01/2010 - 10:46
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Galoot wrote:
An autofocus Pentax 28mm here,
ffords
as well as some other exotica, not the cheapest place though.
I fancy the FA 20mm, but not for £399
Cheers for that, not seen that particular website before, but seems to be some interesting stuff there.An autofocus Pentax 28mm here,
ffords
as well as some other exotica, not the cheapest place though.
I fancy the FA 20mm, but not for £399
I may well take the plunge on that 28mm lens.
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Posted 08/01/2010 - 16:37
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Your welcome, 'robbie_d', just after I posted the info, I started thinking about the FA28mm myself ?
I'll let you have first go !!!
If it is still there in a week, you might have to fight me for it ?
edit, just a thought,
some of these FA lenses may be a good investment for anyone waiting for the "Pentax FF, DSLR" ?
I'll let you have first go !!!
If it is still there in a week, you might have to fight me for it ?
edit, just a thought,
some of these FA lenses may be a good investment for anyone waiting for the "Pentax FF, DSLR" ?
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I would second the manual focus suggestion, but try looking for the A version of the 28mm lens instead of the M version. It makes metering much simpler!