The SMC PENTAX-A 50/1.7 is one of the worst built Pentax lens and the 'A' setting mechanism is better on many other Pentax lenses.
regards, Alan Chan >Having to use the aperture ring bothers ME because I find that, if anything >can be objected to in Pentax lens construction for SOME of their lenses, >it's the feel of the A-ring click stops. Many people simply don't like the >plastic A-rings. Also, the A-set button on one of my lenses broke (SMC-A >50mm F1.7) and when I successfully repaired it at my kitchen table I could >see the weak link in the A-set click stop construction (it's a plastic-melt >thing on that lens, if anyone is interested). After seeing that, I was >VERY >HAPPY to avoid wear on my A-rings and use the wheel to set aperture on the >PZ-1p. I personally found it rapidly intuitive, and turning directions >never confused me for a moment. Also, I hold the cable release in my LEFT >hand, ready to shoot. Right-hand operation of the aperture set on PZ-1p >body was clearly helpful here. The MZ-S absolutely requires the left hand >on the A-ring, the other hand on the shutter release, cable or body, and >who >wants the cable release in the right hand? _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
