J. Hein writes:
> I use it with a MZ-5n. When holding the camera with both hands, I can
> MF the lens with my index finger. This works amasingly well. I am sure
> it is meant to be used like that. This was not possible with my 50/1.4.
I've noticed that the light weight, low damping (compared to a K-series lens)
and the knurled metal ring all contribute to the easy focussing you describe.
The focussing certainly feels better than my macro lens, and is as close an
AF lens as I've felt to a real manual focus lens. I also find it easy to put a
fingernail into the ridges for really good control.
> I also like the extremely neutral perspective of the 43. It definitely
> makes a difference in my view. However I also miss the speed of the
> FA50/1.4.
I just got a K50/1.2 so I have the ultimate in speed when I need it, but it isn't
AF. If I like the 43mm Limited enough, I won't need to buy an AF 50mm lens
(at half the price:).
> I agree on that. Handling of a MZ-5n with 43/1.9 or a FA50/1.4 is
> quite different. The 43 is better balance in my view without the 50
> handling badly.
Try a 15mm f/3.5, that's really front-heavy even on a heavy camera like the
K2. I've had to use that combo one-handed before (using the other hand to
shade from the sun) and it's not easy!
> It is always a trade off. I don't want an humungous item and I think
> it is doing a good job. My camera lens combination is very unintrusive
> which I prefer. Holding it right into the sun, I get flare which is
> clearly visible in the finder. This could improve when stopping
> down. (I use HOYA SHMC UV if that matters)
I try to avoid fitting filters to my lenses; multicoated filters are pretty hard to
come by down here (they'd have to be ordered specially and are not cheap).
I would be doing flare tests today but the weather is cloudy.
> I guess there was just no place on this short lens to place a lens
> mount index. I think of it as a pancake.
You may be right here. I could have sworn that last time I played with the
lens (at a local camera "expo") that it had a green index tab. Perhaps I'm
thinking of the 77mm which I've only seen pictures of.
[distortion]
> You judged that in the finder? I would be careful if so. The finder
> optics usually adds a lot to the distortion.
If the finder optics distorts the image, wouldn't it distort the edge of the
focussing screen as well? I look at distortion by comparing a straight edge
with the edge of the screen. I can also look at distortion closer to the centre
with the panorama lines on the Z-1p's screen.
I will be taking pictures to highlight distortion as part of my test. I'm hoping
to do some testing today but it's looking unlikely :(
> I don't think this is correct. A camera company should also value
> those who buy their produces used.
I agree with you, but what I was saying is that it'll feel good for me to finally
give something back to Pentax. I just need a pay rise to do so more often :)
> You often read as an argument against Pentax
> that selling used stuff is not easy enough in comparison especially to
> N****.
Secondhand Pentax gear sells reasonably well here, but once the students
have finished their courses they go out and buy C* and N* gear so they can
look like a pro :) I have been lucky enough to pick up some real gems on
the secondhand market, how they got there I have no idea. There are only a
couple of lenses I want at the moment, and I don't have an urgent need for
them.
Cheers,
- Dave
David A. Mann, B.E.
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