Since the only AF film cameras I currently own are an MZ-3 and ZX-5n and neither can control aperture from the body, and I have much better zooms in those ranges, I consider them to be at best inconvenient body caps.
Thibouille wrote: > So are FA-J digital lenses ? > > On Feb 7, 2008 6:04 PM, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> The DA 40mm is said to be the same optical formula as the M 40mm which >> is soft in the corners on 35mm. It is however eminently pocketable. >> There were few Pentax 35mm cameras that could set the aperture from the >> body so I still say the 70mm not a FF lens. >> >> >> Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu wrote: >> >>> On Feb 7, 2008 1:08 PM, Derby Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>> Hello, >>>>> I'd like to know if the 70mm Limited will cover (with good results) >>>>> the 35mm frame, and for that I need your help. >>>>> I've saw some time ago a test but I can't find it again :( I remember >>>>> the 70mm was OK re. vignetting, however I don't know if the corners >>>>> are sharp (from what I've saw the DA 40mm is very bad in the corners >>>>> on FF). I'll try to get/borrow a 70mm and take few test shots, but if >>>>> someone on this list already did that I'd appreciate any info. >>>>> I know, the 77mm would be safer - but I haven't shoot film for some >>>>> time anyway... besides, I like the QSF on the DA Limited. >>>>> Thanks! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> Hi Alexandru, >>>> >>>> I did a quick and dirty test a little while ago, but took it off my >>>> site. For you, here it is again temporarily. >>>> >>>> http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/temp/07_10_DA/index.htm >>>> >>>> While the DA21 is really not usable, the DA40 and DA70 are fine, if you >>>> have a film cam that can control the aperture from the body. Rather fine >>>> lenses on film, I have to say. >>>> >>>> D >>>> >>>> >>> Thank you all for your answers, thanks for re-posting the test. >>> >From what I've saw the 40 w/o seems quite soft in the extreme corners, >>> the 70 is much better but since the images are too small I can't say >>> for sure (well, for portraits it doesn't matter much). So I'll bother >>> you again: if you have the full-res images could you please take a >>> look and post your impression about sharpness in the edges/corners? >>> The light falloff don't look that bad. >>> >>> >> -- >> I am personally a member of the Cream of the Illuminati. >> A union with the Bavarian Illuminati is contemplated. >> When it is complete the Bavarian Cream Illuminati will rule the world >> -- Anonymous >> >> >> -- >> >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> [email protected] >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. >> >> > > > > -- I am personally a member of the Cream of the Illuminati. A union with the Bavarian Illuminati is contemplated. When it is complete the Bavarian Cream Illuminati will rule the world -- Anonymous -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
