Been using one for over 30 years and I really enjoy its versatility.
-----Original Message----- >From: "J.C. O'Connell" <[email protected]> >Sent: Aug 30, 2018 2:10 AM >To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <[email protected]> >Subject: Bargain Pentax "People" zoom for crop sensors > >Reading the lens reviews in Pentax forums, I came across an interesting >lens I just had to buy as >the cost is absurdly low (under $45 shipped ). It also has the distinction >of being the smallest >zoom lens Pentax ever made ( it's barely larger than a F50mm F1.4 ). And >it has a built in macro mode >which gives a usable 1:4 magnification @ 70mm. It has an aperture ring >with the "A" setting for autoexposure on DSLRs and AF too. > >What lens am I referring to? The smc Pentax-F 35-70mm F3.5-F4.5 I call it >a "People" lens >on a crop sensor as the equiv. focal range is 53-105mm, perfect for full >body shots or small groups >to individuals and head shot portraits. Ideal for an all in one family >portrait lens. > >While I havent done extensive critical testing yet, initial snapshots show >outstanding sharpness and contrast throughout the range, very minor and >easily correctable CA, and no PF to speak of, at least stopped down a >little. AF is snappy and accurate, even indoors on my K-5IIs. No >distortion even at 35mm. > >As an example of the typical sharpness, Ive posted a macro pic: > >https://www.jchriso.com/temp/35-70macro,jpg > >-- >J.C. O'Connell >[email protected] >----------------------------------------------------- >Using Opera's mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ > >-- >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. -- 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.
