Mark Cassino wrote:
> Given the great DOF of these lenses, I don't know if it really matters
> (I've used the F17-28 on AF several times without any problem.) I'd be
> interested if newer generations of SAFOX or other camera brands are more
> accurate.
It certainly matters to me: I have a beatup Vivitar 17~28 manual focus lens
that I use with my MZ5 and to this day I have never been quite certain about
the focus. The focus confirmation beeps and I click; later when I get the
12"x15" enlargements I know I've been tricked again!
I've tried it all: scale focussing, using a magnifier etc.- nothing works as
the MZ5 focussing screen sits firmly on the fence.
I'm now saving for the Pentax FA 20~35/4; anybody have any opinions re correct
focussing with this lens?
Thanks,
RK
PS: I also have the Pentax 17~28 Fisheye zoom and I find the focus confirmation
with this lens to be dead accurate every time.
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