Mark Roberts wrote: > Glen Tortorella wrote: > >> Adam, et. al., >> >> Since I am thinking of alternatives, of what quality--in terms of >> both optics and build--is the Vivitar 24mm f/2.8? > > I had one years ago. Long before digital but it produced pretty good > results as I recall. Hell, it was $69.00 and for that price it was > outstanding! ;-0 If you're in that price range you're either looking at > a cheap zoom or a cheap prime and the prime will usually win. > > Build quality was below a Pentax "A" series but much better than > consumer-grade zooms these days. > >
The Sigma 24/2.8 usually goes for similar money now, and is one of the best 24/2.8's available in common mounts. Only downside is handling, it's got Sigma's horrid notchy/sticky aperture ring from the early 80's and the focus ring sucks as well. Good glass though, I only sold mine because I like my 20/2.8's FoV better. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
