Sadly the film *ist doesn't have that option. I read the thread on
Photo.net just now and they seem to think the DA 40mm works just fine on
film. If it's the same optical formula as the M 40mm, (which it's
supposed to be), I would guess it would be alright, after all the M lens
isn't the sharpest lens in anyones kit, at least I would hope it isn't,
especially when you look at the edge sharpness on 35mm film wide open.
On the other hand on a digital camera you'd be getting the sweet spot in
the center of the image circle on either the DA or M 40mm.
David Oswald wrote:
UncaMikey wrote:
--- David Oswald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Well, there is an SMC Pentax-M 40mm f/2.8 already available
(occasionally on eBay) for Pentax 35mm SLR's, which is a full-frame
lens.
Unfortunately, that lens does not work with my *ist, which requires an
"A" aperture setting. That crippled mount, y'know.
I don't own an *ist-D, but I do have an *ist-DS, and I know that
despite the "crippled" mount, the *ist-DS will work with non-A (non
auto aperture) lenses. This gets discussed here about once or twice a
week.
On the *ist-DS, set the custom setting that allows you to use the
aperture ring. Set the camera to Manual mode. Turn the aperture to
wherever you want it. Push the AE-L button. The camera will
momentarily stop down, meter the shot and set the shutter speed
accordingly for you. You still have full manual control. Once you
get used to it, it starts feeling like using a combination of metered
manual and aperture priority.
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