Mike Johnston wrote: > > > some other > > real keepers include the M 200/4, which can frequently be found for less > > than $100 and the Super Multi Coated Takumar 300/4, which is > > magnificently sharp and sometimes sells for less than $200. Other > > bargains inclde the SMC Pentax (K) 28/3.5 and of course the SMC Pentax > > 35/3.5. > > I have to say, I can't focus the slow 28mms and 35mms, either M42 versions > or K versions. I had to get rid of mine.
Is that because the depth of field is so great, it's hard to bracket onto a good middle ground? Do you find this true regardless of style of focusing screen? keith > > Hence I can't agree to them being particularly good values. > > (Still haven't found the diopters I need for my Spotmatic bodies.) > > --Mike
