On 2/13/2012 10:32 PM, David Mann wrote:
On Feb 14, 2012, at 3:20 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote:
I've put them all in a text file and will keep an eye out for them. That 35/3.5
sounds especially appealing, focusing difficulty notwithstanding. I don't have
anything in that focal length, and I'm not too crazy about the Takumar 28/2.8 I
got awhile back, so I could use something good under 50mm. But I'll be on the
lookout for all of 'em.
The SMCP 35/3.5 was my first thought when I saw your question. I never found
it difficult to focus with a microprism screen but I've always used mine in
strong light.
I used to have a Takumar-A 28/2.8 and it was quite soft. IIRC the Takumar
lenses with K mount were a budget line.
Now I'm getting all nostalgic for my film cameras and manual focus lenses.
Dave
Looks like word has gotten out about that K 35/3.5 as it's now going for
about $100 (on eBay, at least). I saw one of the M 200/4's at KEH in the
BGN lenses for $40 -- but with shipping, it was a little more than the A
50/1.7. So, I opted to add another 50mm to my collection. I do like that
focal length -- and shooting with manual focus primes in general.
They're challenging, but when you get it right, the results can be glorious.
The Tak 28/2.8 struck me as soft, too. And I'm really not crazy about
the color it produces. I don't even bother taking it with me.
Fortunately, I only paid about $30 for it at the time.
-- Walt
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