On Aug 18, 2005, at 10:15 AM, keithw wrote:
Any idea what new price is on this lens [20-35]?
I assume it's the FA version, f/4.0?
I have no need for an automatic lens, but know of no standard K
mount zooms with that range.
I have a fixed focus 19mm, but if I find a solid performer in the
20-35mm range, I'd use it instead. Maybe...
Yes, FA20-35/4 AL. I paid US$470 (plus sales tax) for it, new. I find
it an excellent performer overall, with good rectilinear correction,
sharp & contrasty, nice oof rendering. I'm going to do some
comparison exposures between it, the A24/2.8 and FA35/2 sometime soon.
For the DS' sensor format, I find the standard "generic" screw-in
metal lens hood (Kalt brand) sold by B&H is an improvement over the
Pentax-supplied lens hood: it's smaller diameter, seems to do as good
a job, and does not vignette.
Godfrey
