I like the A version as well and I did have the F version for a
while. Very good construction on the A version, not bad at all on the
F version (a bit better than the F 35-70, at least) and optically,
quite good -- very good to excellent at least. I have an 8 x 12
enlargement of a black-and-white winter scene taken with the A 24-50
and a Super Program and it holds up very nicely at that size. I did
experience some serious flare in a difficult lighting situation with
the F lens, at the 24mm setting (even with an appropriate hood in
use), but still a very good lens overall. I think the 24-90 FA is
quite a bit better through the same 24-50 range and handles flare
better, but this lens can be found for about a third of the price.
Joe
On Jan 8, 2006, at 9:34 AM, Jim Thomas wrote:
It's supposed to be the same optically as the Pentax-A SMC 24-50.
Didn't get good reviews online but I've found it to be great lens.
One of my favorites.
J. Thomas
Thibouille wrote:
Any good or bad?
Tempting on a 35mm camera...
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