Pentax K 30mm 2.8 samples

As A few of you will know, I have recently acquired a rather rare lens, as the title suggests.

I took it out into the yard today for a try out. I am quite impressed with it, very sharp and excellent colour rendition.

What do you think. The last one was shot wide open.
f5.6
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/Rusty-3.jpg[/IMG]
f8
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/30mm.jpg[/IMG]
f8
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/Tree.jpg[/IMG]
f5.6
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/Benchseat.jpg[/IMG]
f22
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/Palm.jpg[/IMG]
f2.8
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/30mm28.jpg[/IMG]

The lens looks very sharp and the bokeh is smooth, just what a prime should be.

How does it compare to the 35Ltd?

Colour rendition is nice with this lens. I have one and like all the K and M lenses is a joy to use.

Nice looking shots indeed. I have been keeping an eye on various websites for this lens to no avail so far. Rather good for what is essentially a free lens!

Best wishes, Kris.

Thanks guys, I think I will keep this lens, the colours are fantastic, and if I have to compare it with the DA 35mm macro I would say sharpness is better on the DA and contrast on the 30mm is a tad better.

Your right Kris, it was basically free, sometimes you can be lucky I suppose
If I ever decide to sell it, you can have first refusal.

BTW, My DA 15mm f4 finally arrived today after 4 weeks of waiting. Its a long weekend here and i'm off down the coast for some trail riding and I hope to get some good shots with it, taking the 30mm K, as well as all my ltds (no zooms) Should be a lot of fun and drinking