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SMC Pentax 28mm f3.5
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 10:07 am    Post subject: SMC Pentax 28mm f3.5 Reply with quote

Firstly, my apologies that this is not a full and in-depth review by any means - in fact it is only one image.
I was recently visiting a part of our state where I used to live, and in passing through stopped for a picture at dusk.
I chose the SMC Pentax 3.5/28 because I had it in my bag and the light was fading fast.
I am blown away by the detail that this lens has recorded and I also like its rendering.
Here is the image
T



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 3:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Like 1 Like 1 Like 1 Stunning Thomas..after your last post with this lens I immediately bought one.. Rolling Eyes


PostPosted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 5:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What a great shot. I love the depth it conveys.


PostPosted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 6:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Like 1 Like 1 Like 1 Very impressive indeed Thomas!
Wonder how it would perform against my Topcor 28mm...


PostPosted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 10:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks fellas.
I am sure that the Topcor will be impressive Klaus - like almost every other Topcor Smile
I don't have it so cannot show a comparison but it is known for being excellent.
This little Pentax might be easier to find in the market than the lovely Topcor
Smile


PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 7:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think this lens was more expensive in the 80s than smc 28/2.8.
Many slower 28mm (from different brands) were designed for landscape.


PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 8:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

hoanpham wrote:
I think this lens was more expensive in the 80s than smc 28/2.8.
Many slower 28mm (from different brands) were designed for landscape.


That is a surprise to me hoanpham, but the results from this lens show that landscape is its forte.
It is certainly a good value purchase these days.
Tom


PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 8:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 10:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oldhand wrote:
Thanks fellas.
I am sure that the Topcor will be impressive Klaus - like almost every other Topcor Smile
I don't have it so cannot show a comparison but it is known for being excellent.
This little Pentax might be easier to find in the market than the lovely Topcor
Smile


"little" Pentax ?
Are we talking about the M 28 3.5 or about the K ( actually no letter just, Pentax SMC) ?


PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 10:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

K I believe,that is what I have anyway...


PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Thomas

Could you post a picture of your lens?

Thank you!


PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here is the lens.
Not sure which designation it has.
T

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Thomas.

Has this lens the same optical configuration as the Asahi Pentax SMC 3.5/28 M42 lens?


PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes it the "K" !
My prefered 28mm.


PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

DigiChromeEd wrote:
Thanks Thomas.

Has this lens the same optical configuration as the Asahi Pentax SMC 3.5/28 M42 lens?


No it is s different lens less common and better optically.


PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 2:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Remarkable picture with evident dynamic range. The sky is well-controlled without the wheat field being darkened and losing detail in this difficult light. Which camera, if I may ask?


PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 9:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

chhayanat wrote:
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Remarkable picture with evident dynamic range. The sky is well-controlled without the wheat field being darkened and losing detail in this difficult light. Which camera, if I may ask?


Thank you everyone.
Taken on Fujifilm X-E1 with a PK to FX adapter.
Yes, I should have been clearer at the start that it was not the M42 lens.
Cheers
Tom


PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 10:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

memetph wrote:
DigiChromeEd wrote:
Thanks Thomas.

Has this lens the same optical configuration as the Asahi Pentax SMC 3.5/28 M42 lens?


No it is s different lens less common and better optically.


Yes, I agree with this - I have had the M42 version in the past, and while it is good, it is not as good as this lens.
This lens with the PK mount gives much better results.
Tom