Ultimate Sharpness isn't as important as having a camera with you at the right time, I found the M 40mm good for that.
http://pug.komkon.org/02jul/cvdbrdg.html Minelli Flavio wrote: > Adam, > I don't know the 35/2, but the 40/2.8 "pancake" (which I have), although > an interesting lens at a slighly unusual focal lenght, is not as sharp > as many other contemporary lenses. > > IMHO you can't beat the sharpness and low price of a 50/1.7. Even a > 50/1.4 would probably be cheaper than the 40mm which have a "collector's > item" reputation, and they are both much faster then the pancacke. > > Ciao, Flavio > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > Glen Tortorella > Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 5:02 PM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Lens for Super Program > > Adam, > > Great advice...I was thinking of going with a slightly shorter focal > length, as you have suggested. I will do a bit of searching on eBay > for the two lenses you have mentioned. What would be a proper price > for these? As you know, it is sometimes difficult to discern what is > truly a "good deal"--especially on eBay. > > [FM>] ... > >> 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 >> > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE > > This message and its attachments are addressed solely to the persons above > and may contain confidential information. If you have received the message in > error, be informed that any use of the content hereof is prohibited. Please > return it immediately to the sender and delete the message. Should you have > any questions, please contact us by replying to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Thank you > > www.telecomitalia.it > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
