Tanya, I have this lens, with the manual too, if you need any info. I have had it for about three years, and it's my standard walk-about lens. Very sharp, light, and fast enough to lock focus very quickly on both my MZ-5 and MZ-S. It's been totally problem free in all that time, although the focus scale has drifted off (I think I got some sand in it from Peregian Beach!), but still works fine. Any specific questions?
John Coyle Brisbane, Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 10:04 AM Subject: Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom > Question - I just bought this lens, the Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom f4-f5.6 > (from ebay, for like au$150!!!). It is in PERFECT condition and I am very > happy with my purchase. Course I don't use the powerzoom crap, but the lens > itself is great. > > I also got a very pleasant surprise, when I discovered that at the 105mm > end, it is extremely close focusing. Almost to the point of being macro? > Boz's site and the lens itself, say that it goes to .43mm focussing > distance, but I am getting into even closer ranges with the lens spinning > around to show a little flower symbol (if this makes any sense), that I have > always taken to indicate a macro function? > > I know this might all sound very rudimentary to you guys and gals, but until > now I have only ever had a collection of manual focus Pentax lenses and all > of my AF stuff has been third party. As this lens was purchased > second-hand, I don't have a manual to go by. Does anyone else have this > lens and could they shed some light on this for me? I have found so far > that it is extremely sharp and I really love it. Does anyone know of any > problems etc that I should be aware of when shooting with it? > > Many thanks, > tan. >
