----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 8:54 AM Subject: EOS smc PENTAX-M 1:1.4 50mm > Hi, > > I read a lot of good things about this lens so I bought one. > Does anybody know where I can find a good adapter to use this lens with my 350 / XT? I've seen some on ebay > from France for $65,- but found that rather expensive (yes, I'm Dutch ...) > > Regards > Leeuwtje
Hi Leeuwtje, I have one of these, and it's fine stopped down. However, before spending any more money, I'd advise trying it at full aperture, if that's what you intend to do with it. My sample confirms the published test comparison (a few years ago) between several wide-aperture 50mm lenses, and the Pentax, alone of those tested, simply didn't get onto the MTF graph at f1.4. I was very surprised as until I came across this review, I had assumed that Pentax, of all people, knew how to acceptable results at full aperture from a 50mm f1.4! I also have an EF 50 f1.4 which is a super lens. It's a bit short on depth of field at f1.4 which can lead to worries if the AF isn't quite right. Malcolm Milton Keynes, UK http://www.megalith.freeserve.co.uk/oddimage.htm * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
