Sorry John, could not resist ;-) 2011/2/2 Collin Brendemuehl <[email protected]>: > 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. >
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