On Sat, 7 Dec 2002, Marcel Laufer wrote: > I'm new to the group. I try to have one 'bells and whistles' 35mm
Welcome. > not 'tack sharp' in the focus department. So then I thought with the > pentax line you can buy old manual focus lenses 'on the cheap' on > ebay and use them with a modern body and have the focus assist light > confirm focus. Is this not reasonable? I like the finish on the Yes, it absolutely is. I do this myself with a ZX-5n, and formerly with a ZX-50. > MZ-s but have read such vitriol about it on this site. The zx-5n > seem a little too plastic. In Europe they offer a zx-3 which is > supposed to be all metal. >From what I understand, teh ZX-5n and the ZX-3 are teh exact same bodies, with different top shutter speeds and different flocking in the mirror box. I think the -3 may have a higher flash sync, as well. > PS. I know the 'limited' lenses are superb in resolution. Are they > 'sweet' too? Is the bokeh good (a la old takumars and smcp's)? > M Prepare to be hammered from all ends about the 77ltd's bokeh. -- http://www.infotainment.org <-> more fun than a poke in your eye. http://www.eighteenpercent.com <-> photography and portfolio.
