Cool, what do you currently use it on, crop or ff digital?
jco
On Sat, 01 Sep 2018 17:21:21 -0400, Ken Waller <[email protected]>
wrote:
Been using one for over 30 years and I really enjoy its versatility.
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From: "J.C. O'Connell" <[email protected]>
Sent: Aug 30, 2018 2:10 AM
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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
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