Howdy, gang! I actually have something to say that's on topic for once. (Go figure.) As most of you know, Pentax introduced the FA J series around the same time they released the *ist (film version, just to alleviate confusion), with the intention that the FA J 28-80 would be the *ist's 'kit lens'. After handling this lens in a local camera shop I opted to buy the FA 28-90 with my *ist simply because it felt better. I also kept in mind that mounting the FA J on my K1000 would be fruitless. (My logic is often faulty, so don't berate me too much for this course of action, please.) As it turns out, I have never taken any photographs using the K1000 or the MX and the FA 28-90. I have since then purchased a second hand F 80-200 which sees use exclusively on the *ist. I might as well be using an entirely different system for my zoom lens work.
This brings me back to the FA J. Why not pick up the newer 18-35? Stan's is devoid of reviews on the FA J series. Do any of you have experience using the FA J series in general or the FA J 18-35 specifically? If so, what are your thoughts? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com -- "You have to hold the button down" -Arnold Newman
