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The SMC F 17-28 fisheye zoom is a really interesting lens, but the fisheye effect is not always what's needed. But it sure is a lot of fun to work with.
On the cheap side of things, I recently picked up a Vivitar Series 1 19-35mm zoom. The test roll I shot looks OK and it was cheap - someday to be replaced by the FA 20-35 f4 AL...
- MCC
At 07:42 PM 6/4/01 +0200, you wrote:
I have been saving up to buy a good ultra wide angle lens. Below is my shortlist (in no particular order).
- PENTAX SMC-FA 20-35mm f/4 AL
- PENTAX SMC-FA 20mm f/2.8
- SIGMA 20mm f/1.8 EX DG Aspherical RF
- SIGMA 14mm f2.8 EX Aspherical
- SIGMA 17-35mm f2.8-4 EX Aspherical
Since whatever I choose the investment will be substantial, I would like some expert advice on the issue. My priorities are as follows:
1) Sharpness (duh!)
2) Good rendition of out of focus areas.
3) As little barrel/pincushion distortion as possible.
4) Good resistance to flare.
5) Non rotating front element. - I frequently use a circular polariser and other Cokin P System filters.
6) Fast Maximum Aperture - Since I will stop down the lens to f8 or f11 in most situations this is not absolutely essential.
7) Zoom - desirable but not essential.
Any words of wisdom / personal experience will be very apreceated. I would also be interested in positive experiences with lenses other than those on my shortlist.
My camera is a Pentax MZ5n
Regards
Patrick
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Mark Cassino
Kalamazoo, MI
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