> If I remember right, Carl Zeiss' version of that lens was virtually
>identical (I
>think they licensed Pentax's design, or co-developed it) with a few changes
>to get rid of the aspheric element, presumably to get around the
>manufacturing difficulties and cost. I don't know how it performs in
>comparison.
Few years back, I read in a UK magazine which rated the Nikkor and
Contax(Zeiss) had the best sharpness while the Pentax was not so hot
(vignetting and sharpness were problems until f8). The only thing great
about the Pentax was flare control (as well as the Zeiss). The Nikkor had
flare problem.
regards,
Alan Chan
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