> fra: "ing. David Lacina" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > emne: Prime lenses > > Hi, > can anyone recommend a line of prime lenses? Is the new Pentax 14 f/2.8 > worth the money, maybe some MTF available somewhere (which I missed)? I > am doing mostly travel photography and was thinking about Pentax SMC-FA > 20 f/2,8 + Pentax SMC-FA 43 f/1.9 Limited as beginning. Any opinions?
I've got the 14mm 2.8, and yes, I think it is worth the money. Of course it helps that no other manufactures have that kind of lens. I've made A3 prints from it and they are sharp. Apart from that I don't care much for MTF tests. They only indicate one of several important features of a lens. If you visit Oslo (I know you live in Norway .-) you can try it. I've also got the A 20mm 2.8, whuich is supposed to be optically identical to the FA version. It's OK but not great, so I've ordered the new 21mm. I don't have the 43mm, but have been tempted... The lenses that see most use now are first the FA50mm 1.4 and A20mm, often supported by the 14mm and the A*135mm (and sometimes A*85 and A28 2.0). With the new road map I'm considering a more compact travellers solution of three limited lenses 21mm, 40mm (or 43mm for the extra aperture) and 70mm. That should be a nice kit, especially if the SR compensates for lacking maximum aperture. DagT
