Here is a basic comparison of the A35/2 v SuperMultiCoated Takumar 35/2.5 ****
The full image Tak: http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/pentax/Twhole.jpg PKA: http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/pentax/Awhole2.jpg **** The two centers Tak: http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/pentax/Tcenter.jpg PKA: http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/pentax/Acenter2.jpg **** Ok, this is quick and did not have the controls necessary for a proper test. But The S-M-C Tak is just as sharp across the whole frame I do think the warm coatings of the SMCT (like the F/FA & newer) improves the relative contrast of a lens. The cool blue coatings of the A have their place when it comes to certain color characteristics, but overall I today prefer the amber coating hue. The one item that I noted was the spot above the wiper blade in the bottom center of the windshield. It is sharp on both pics. Perhaps later I will take them both outside for some more serious shooting. IOW, a circa 1970 lens equals or betters a c. 1985 lens. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- 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.
