Glen Tortorella wrote: > Hi All, > > I picked up a Super Program body, and am looking for a good, > reasonably priced lens for it. I already have a 50mm SMC A f/2, and > so I was thinking I might go for a 1.4 or 1.7. I have my eye on an M- > Series 1.7 that seems to be in good shape. I plan on using my Super > Program mostly in metered manual mode. What functionality would I > miss if I went with an M-series (or earlier) lens? I welcome any and > all advice. Before I forget: I gather the newer SMCs are made in > Taiwan, as mine is marked as such. Might the M-Series be a tad > better in terms of quality, as it was made in Japan? > > Thanks, > Glen >
The A series offer P and Tv modes on bodies which support them, and function fully on all later cameras except the MZ-60 (which requires AF lenses). Also many A lenses have updated optical designs. As to quality, M lenses are usually superior in build, while A lenses are generally better optically(witha few exceptions like the f1.7 and f2 50mm's which are identical). I'd look for a M40/2.8 or A 35/2 to complement your current 50mm, unless you feel the need for speed. The real gem around here is the FA 43/1.9 Limited, but it's probably a bit more than you want to spend. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
