I agree completely. I love the perspective and DoF that this focal length gives, which
is the main thing that's stopped me going digital at present. Pentax need to relase a
good 12mm DA prime. At the time I bought the Vivitar I certainly couldn't afford the
Pentax equivalent, and have been totally satisfied with it. So long as you avoid flare
it's a great lens.
Nick
-----Original Message-----
From: "Keith Whaley"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: 29/01/04 18:54:46
To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: FW: PDML : Vivitar 19mm (was: MIR-47K 20mm f2.8 lens tests or
experiences)
Thanks, Nick!
I was surprised myself, as I bought this lens from an ancient shop owner
who really liked it. I used it over a couple of years, in a lot of
different situations, and I find if I'm careful with being level, I
literally have to look twice to tell it from my 35 or 28mm shots!
Sometimes my 50mm shots!
Of course, if I put them all side by side to compare against each other,
and know exactly what was in my kit that day, yes, I can tell one from
the other. If by nothing more than the coverage.
However, what I'm telling you is, I only keep the best lenses for
myself, and the contrast and definition of this lens are on a par with
what I like and am picky about. . .
Is it possible Vivitar did have them made in batches, or by other
manufacturers/assemblers?
I'm curious.
Nobody has to like my little 19mm f/3.9 but me, and I'll tell you, it's
an important part of my kit when I'm "afield."
keith whaley
