Hi Wieland
I too like manual focus, which is why I have a ZX-M. But I use a Pentax FA
50mm f1.4 lens on it. (Autofocus. And my only lens for the ZX-M, so far.)
When comparing the focusing action of this lens to my 25 year old Canon FD
50mm 1.8, IMO this new AF lens manually focuses more accurately, and does it
quicker and smoother.
This is not to say that I won't also buy manual focus (only) lenses, but I
like the idea of having the full AF capability in case I ever do get an AF
ZX camera. Also, only the Pentax "F" and "FA" autofocus lenses have the
ability to give full readouts of both shutter and aperture settings in the
ZX cameras' viewfinders, which is an option I fully enjoy...
Skip Leib
Freehold, NJ
USA
From: "Wieland Willker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Pentax-list-NEW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2001 10:23 AM
Subject: Manual focus
> I am one of the remaining manual-focus-only users.
> What I would find a useful information (e.g. on Boz' page) is the max
turning angle of the
> focussing ring. The new AF lenses have only a very short angle from
infinity to minimum
> focussing distance (usually 90 deg or smaller). This small angle makes it
generally
> difficult to focus manually.
> This problem keeps me off from buying any new lenses that support AF. I am
missing this
> angle in most specs. It makes many lenses almost useless for manual focus.
I think the FA*
> or limited lenses are not any better in this respect.
>
> Nevertheless I am thinking of buying one of the new Sigma 1.8/24 lenses
for astro
> purposes. I hope that focussing is not so important here. :-)
>
> Best wishes
> Wieland
> <><
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