I don't understand what you're getting at. First, since the ME S is a
manual focus camera, and Pentax only made one "grade" of lenses in those
days (unless you want to consider the M* and A* series as "pro" grade,
which I don't), there is no pro and consumer grade difference.
There are, however, different optical and build qualities within
different series. The earlier SMCP lenses (often called K-mounts) are
built very well, and, for the most part, the lenses have excellent
optics, especially in the focal range you mentioned.
Some excellent choices are:
SMCP 28/3.5 (although I am doing a little test on the 28/2.0, it is a
much more expensive and harder to find lens.)
SMCP 35/3.5 - a real little jewel, and often quite inexpensive. It's
the K-mount version of the screw-mount S-M-C- Takumar, which will work
fine on the ME S with the PENTAX adapter (stay away from the aftermarket
adapters). However, the only reason to use the Takumar is if you
already have one, or prefer its size and feel to the later version.
Any K-mount in the 85mm - 135mm range will be a good choice, although
the 85/1.8 is expensive and sometimes hard to fine, the 105/2.8 is less
expensive, but just as difficult to come by, but also a superior lens,
and the 135/2.5, is a little less expensive and somewhat easier to
find. Please note: this is the SMCP 135/2.5 not the K-mount Takumar
135/2.5.
I've not been impressed with most M-series lenses compared to the
earlier K-mounts, although the M100/2.8 and the M135/3.5 have received
good marks, are easier to find than their earlier K-mount equivalents,
and may be a little less expensive to boot. There's really no such
thing as an inexpensive Pentax 85mm lens, although the M85/2.0 is
probably the least expensive K-mount 85mm optic available. It's not a
bad performer, but it doesn't achieve the quality of the 85/1.8 or the
(very spendy) A*85/1.4. And while relatively inexpensive, it's not
cheap, and it's not too easy to find.
The A series lenses are, IMO, of lower build quality in general, a
little fussier to use because of their contacts which should be kept
clean and, again, IMO, and which benefit from the later pentax rear
caps, which have a lip to protect the contacts.
Stick with the various iterations of the multi-coated, screw-mount
Takumars, the K-mounts, or some of the M series lenses, and you'll be in
good shape.
As for a winder for the ME S, why bother with an aftermarket model.
Look around and find a Winder ME II and you'll be set. They're not
expensive, they fit the camera properly, and can be used with the Pentax
winder cord, which may some day be a very handy accessory when doing
tripod work.
HTH,
Butch Black wrote:
>
> Hi;
>
> I have a ME super with a 50 F2 and a Vivitar 28-200 zoom. The 50 is a nice
> lens but the Vivitar is a dog. I am thinking of replacing the vivitar with
> some prime lenses. My budget is limited so I would like some feedback on
> pentax lenses. I will probably get a 28 or 35, a short tele 85-135 range and
> a 200. How do the consumer level lenses compare with the more expensive pro
> oriented glass. I am primarily looking for reasonably sharp lenses, not
> necessarily speed. Also has anyone used the k/ screwmount adapter. How well
> does it work as I have a couple of screwmount lenses from my spotmatic. Also
> any feedback on the aftermarket power winders out there would be
> appreciated.
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