scratch on a lens
Both the *istDS and the K5 are incurably addicted to old glass
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Having said that, scratches on the front element have very little effect on image quality - it's scratches on the rear element you need to be wary of. On the front element it will most likely be manifested as an increased tendency to flare, which most modern lenses are very resistant to.
Pentax hybrid user - Digital K3, film 645 and 35mm SLR and Pentax (&other) lenses adapted to Fuji X and Panasonic L digital
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
I would live to keep it. I did not expect anything like this big and where it is placed.
I will take it out and shoot in different light condition next couple of days before I make the decision.
It is still a good prime lens price, so I need to weigh up whether to buy a 25mm 1.4 prime lens instead.
Thanks for your advice
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David
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ruach
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I have been using pentax k5 over 10 years and recently bought a lumix g9 for video and other use.
I am still using a50mm 1.4 and a28mm 2.8, then bought lumix 12-35mm 2.8 lens.
As it was well used condition, I did not expect too much of it. It came with a scratch on the front lens and I am wondering if I have to return it or keep it.
It was much reduced price, but this scratch will affect image quality.
Please give me your view on this as I will post photos of the lens.
Thanks for your advice.