Joseph wrote: Well, TG, it depends on how one uses the gear. I own several very high quality primes, and am considering others. I use them, though, mainly in low light, so I need them to be useable wide open.
REPLY: This is an example where a minor criticsm is blown out of porpotion. I have used many Pentax prime lenses although I admit I haven't used them all. Of all fast Pentax lenses I've own the only ones clearly better wide open than the 43mm are the two other Limiteds. By Pentax standards the 43mm is very good wide open. And lets face it, Pentax lenses are known for being damn good except wide open. In this respect the 43mm follows Pentax tradition whereas the two other Limited lenses are atypical. P�l

