All my new Pentax FA and DA lenses, with the exception of the
FA135/2.8 IF, have very nice, very smooth focusing feel with just a
touch of resistance for manual use. The 135's focusing ring feels a
bit loose, annoying as it is such a good lens otherwise.
My older M and A series Pentax lenses have from mediocre to excellent
focusing feel. The ones that are mediocre in feel need a CLA as they
should all be excellent. For example, the M85/2 was so stiff when I
got it as to be nearly unusable. I had it cleaned and lubricated ...
it became superb.
Godfrey
(On the basis of the good manual focusing feel, excellent
performance, and additional functionality of the DA and FA lenses
I've acquired for the *ist DS, I've now sold most of my older Pentax
lenses. The only A series lens I intend to keep is the A50/2.8 Macro
as it suits my needs/desires for macro capability very well. I also
sold the black MX body, which I owned for a year and never used. Two
DS bodies and the range of lenses from 14mm to 300mm, with a 2x-S
teleconverter, is more than I need, and I'm putting the money
returned into other equipment needs/desires. :-)
- Re: Smooth Focising Godfrey DiGiorgi
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