Thanks so far. When it comes to the FA28/2.8 I remember some people were critical of the light fall off wide open. Peter
>Although the FA31 Limited is a great performer, it's a little wider >than a "normal" for the *ist D format. The FA35/2 AL, at 1/3 the >price, is 95% of the same quality and is a near perfect normal. I had >the 31, didn't like its bulk, weight, or the stupid fixed lens hood >(which doesn't provide enough flare protection for the 16x24mm >format) so I sold it. I bought the FA35/2 and find it excellent. > >If you prefer a wider normal, the FA28/2.8 AL is another good choice. >I've come very close to buying one for a long time, but decided that >the FA20-35/4 AL covered the range satisfactorily and the one stop >slower speed was not a hindrance. I do wish that Pentax would release >a nice, compact, DA28/2 Limited. > >Godfrey > >On Sep 14, 2006, at 4:08 AM, Peter Smekal wrote: > >> Hi folks, >> I am thinking about buying a 'normal' prime lens for my istD. One >> obvious >> choice might be the much praised FA 31/1.8. It's quite expensive >> however. I >> have the chance to one of those old K 30/2.8-lenses for a good >> price, but >> ... Is the FA 31 worth saving and waiting for? > > >-- >PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >[email protected] >http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
