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SMC Pentax 3.5/28
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2016 10:37 am    Post subject: SMC Pentax 3.5/28 Reply with quote
Over the last few days I have been running my lenses through some basic "tests" that approximate my methods of shooting for the focal lengths involved.
The objective is to sort through them to arrive at a rationalisation of the numbers - keep what I like and onsell others.
Here is one that will stay.
All shots taken in our front garden
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2016 1:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
An interesting lens. I would like to get one. Nice shots and front garden! Like 1


PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2016 1:32 pm    Post subject: Re: SMC Pentax 3.5/28 Reply with quote
Oldhand wrote:
Over the last few days I have been running my lenses through some basic "tests" that approximate my methods of shooting for the focal lengths involved.
The objective is to sort through them to arrive at a rationalisation of the numbers - keep what I like and onsell others.
Here is one that will stay.


I think that those shots definitely show off the positive qualities of the K 28/3.5.

I'd say that your "test panel" is sound. [~I~ would have also wanted a couple of "scenic shots", too, but that would be only because those are also important for ~my~ shooting.]

I own a few other K-mount 28's (K 28/2.0, VS1 28/1.9, Vivitar 28/2.0 CF, Vivitar 28/2.8 CF), but the K 28/3.5 is certainly a "keeper", worth more than I could ever get for it if sold.


PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2016 2:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nice pictures. Like 1 small

Is the Takumar lens optically on par? http://allphotolenses.com/lenses/item/c_860.html


PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2016 5:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
wolan wrote:
Nice pictures. Like 1 small

Is the Takumar lens optically on par? http://allphotolenses.com/lenses/item/c_860.html


if those shots are made with a Pentax 28mm 3.5 so called K (by opposition to the M ) , the Takumar is not on par especially on a FF sensor.
I own both lenses and had an opportunity to test a second Takumar. The K is a far better lens. Nevertheless the Takumar has a nice rendition with beautiful colours ( SMC) . The K is sharper across the frame . Mine has no AC .


PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2016 9:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks fellas.
Yes this is the so called "K" model I think - not an "M" anyway.
Lots of close-in tree-ed landscape around here. This is as close to scenic as it gets without leaving home Laugh 1

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2016 10:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The "K" doesn't have any letter designation printed on it, people call it that to differentiate it from the "M" & "A" versions.
This lens is like the 4th or 5th iteration of the 28/3.5 and it shows, it's evenly sharp across the frame.


PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 3:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Lightshow wrote:
The "K" doesn't have any letter designation printed on it, people call it that to differentiate it from the "M" & "A" versions.
This lens is like the 4th or 5th iteration of the 28/3.5 and it shows, it's evenly sharp across the frame.


Thanks for that.
Currently I only use my lenses on APSC, but it is good to know that the lens is useful on FF as well.
I was on my way to collect eggs from our chook house this morning and passed the cannas. Here is a quick shot wide open.
Plenty sharp enough
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