On 1 May 2002 at 15:33, TM wrote: > Can anyone w/ experience w/ this lens tell me whether it is difficult to > use in MF mode or not? > > 24mm f2.0 IF SMCP-FA
I have both the A24f2.8 and several FA24f2 lenses (don't ask), what I have found is that the feel of the manual focus on the clutch ring of the FA lenses varies significantly as they wear so it hard to be absolute about it. In other words some have a relatively precise focus feel and more worn/used units have exhibited problems such that the clutch loses grip and the ring has to be turned further than would normally be required. I can state absolutely that the tactile response of the manual focus lens is superb and that although it might not be quite as good a performer as the FA lens. It is still no slouch and is very sharp and contrasty stopped down a little and is a good performer wide open. It also provides the added benefits of being very compact and a little lighter, plus it's black :-) If you are buying used the hood is mostly included with the FA lenses whereas I've never seen a hood sold with a K or KA 24mm and it took me a long time to track down the rectangular Pentax one. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - 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 .
