I query the need for AF, I find the majority of the time i'm at infinity while indulging in a spot of street shooting, especially when using a lens wider than standard. Get a SMC M28 f/2.8 or a f/3.5 (they're cheapish I think) and focus with the distance scale. Set aperture at dunno say f/8 and you're good to go + you don't have to be peering into the VF all the time.
And lastly a Kx + M28 is a nice small inconspicuous setup.

Have a DA16-45 or a FA*28-70 you can borrow if it'll dig you out. Send me a PM.

Used to have a decent selection of Takumars or M42s,
28 f/3.5,
35 f/3.5,
50 f/1.4,
55 f/1.8,
85 f/1.9,
85 f/1.8,
Helios 4 f/2.

Then I got the K series bug and now I only have the 55 and Helios still around. Build wise any Tak is amazing, the focus rings are amazingly tactile. Might start looking again,

Isn't a Limited lens a form of luxury?

I like using my zooms least of all but if I had to absolutely choose it would probably be the FA43 Limited.

Sold!

Some pics as promised










Bag, Lens, Hood and Caps all snug.



Sample image to show it works
K-5, ISO12800, f/2.8, 1/125s

This is in As New or Mint + condition. I bought new from SRS in Dec 2008. Glass is Perfect, Body is Perfect, Original caps and hood. This is a very sharp example of this wide lens. It is also nice and tight with no wobbling that affects some examples I have handled.
I will ship with original box and Pentax pouch.

Price is a firm £200 or €230 via Paypal with buyer paying fees. Shipping to UK will be €10 and up to €20 in the EU. I use An Post Registered which is trackable and insured.

I will post up pictures later today.

Thanks for looking,
Robbie

This is in excellent condition but I now have a A50 f/1.2 so it is surplus to requirements. I bought this here a few months ago. It was serviced by Ffordes in the last year or so I believe. Glass is clear, no Fungus, minor brassing on the body. Aperture blades are spot on (all equal) with no oil.

Comes with rear cap, front 52mm Pentax cap, a metal Nikon NH-3 hood (perfect for this lens) and a 70mm Sigma front cap that matches the hood. All lovingly encased in a Lowepro lens case.

Price is a firm £225 or €260 via Paypal with buyer paing fees. Shipping will be via An Post registered, trackable and insured. To the UK add €10 and further afield up to €20.

I shall post up photos later with sample images.
Thanks for looking
Robbie

Working my way to my ultimate list.. Reckon it will take me around 5 years or so.
Primes
DA15... Small light, brilliant for street stuff
FA*24, want to try this out, had the K24 and got nice results from it
FA31 Limited, if it is as good as its siblings, it has a place
FA43... Adore it, its a powerhouse
K or A 50 f/1.2... have both, still deciding .
DA*55 Like the focal length, I love the K55, should like this more
Voigtlander 58, for some reason I've always wanted this
FA77... Again, i'm in awe of this lens
DFA100 Macro WR
DA*200 f/2.8
FA*200 Macro f/4.0
FA*300 f/2.8

Zooms
FA*28-70 f/2.8
FA*70-200 f/2.8
FA*250-600 - Gotta dream

I have the highlighted lens I have already