Ron- Thanks. Money is definitely a consideration in this whole thing- sorry to say, but if it were not a consideration, I'd have a bunch of Nikons- FM-3, F5, F100 and a ton of lenses. Heresy, I know, but the much greater availability of Nikon equipment, especially for rental makes it possible to use a 300mm f2.8 for a weekend, if I really need one. :-)
I don't have any AF bodies, but I may get one in the future- the ZX-5n looks really nice. Size and weight are relatively unimportant- the FA24/2.0 isn't a huge brick, is it? The 24-90mm is rather expensive, much like the 28-80 f2.8. The primes are a lot cheaper. Taka -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Ron Bhanukitsiri Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 5:34 PM To: Pentax Discussion (E-mail) Subject: Re: Wide Angle lenses I was faced with these sort of similar question many years ago, Taka. First ask yourself. Do you have an AF body? If not, you do yet one in your future? If so, I'd get an AF lens; it can be use on both bodies. If $$$ is no object, then what the heck, get both MF and AF lenses ;-). There's a subjective feel to the MF focusing ring that you can't get in the AF focusing ring, IMHO. For your Super Program, unless size and weight is unimportant, I'd go with the SMC Pentax-A 24mm f/2.8 if MF lens is what you want. You'll be able to use the lens in programmed and shutter priority mode. I have one that I use on my MX body that I'll be buried with ;-). It's incredibly small and light and fit in my small waste bag. I find myself setting the aperture first with this lens and shutter speed later (i.e. aperture priority AE) anyway since controlling depth is most often what I want. Keeping checking eBay. It took me 10 years to find mine (mint condition) at a photo show (before eBay that is)! Personally, I don't like using zoom on my MF body and all of my zoom goes onto my PZ-1 body. But if you consider a zoom, how about the new 24-90mm? I'm drolling all over one thinking about it ;-). Just one of my 24 opinions, Ron B[ee] The Pen(tax) Pal ------ Hi all- What do you all recommend for a good wide-angle lens? The only new lens I can find wider than 28mm that isn't really expensive is the 24mm f2.0 SMCP-FA IF lens that B&H sells for $350. Any experience w/ this lens? I'll be using it on a MF camera (Super A, Super Program), so if the focus ring has a super-short travel, I'm in trouble. Taka - - 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 . - 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 .
