I would say the PENTAX FA* 24 f/2 EDIF is the ultimate if absolute
quality is you thing.
For versatility the PENTAX SMC-FA 20-35mm f/4 AL is the next best thing.
If price matters, the SIGMA 17-35mm f2.8-4 EX Aspherical is fantastic
(tack sharp in my experience - I use it a lot) but is a little prone to
flare so needs more care.
The Vivitar Series 1 19-35mm zoom is about a third the price again and
is pretty good if you are on a real budget (doesnt sound like you are
though). It really is very good and very underpriced. Also has flare
problems as do all non SMC lenses to a degree.
I guess the best compromise for versatility, quality and economy might
be the Vivitar AND the Pentax 24mm.
Rob Brigham
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From: kelvin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: 04 June 2001 20:37
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Wide Angle Lens Dilemma
I think all the options you have listed are really quite decent, and
for what it seems, budget is no real object. As such, stick with the
OEM Pentax lenses.
re: 14mm, I find that 20mm is the widest that I could ever find a
practical
use for... and 24mm was probably more useful 50% of the time, anyway.
Hence , I think the uses for a 14mm (which I borrowed several times) is
too limited for consideration unless you already have a lens in the
20-24mm
range.
Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 19:42:12 +0200
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Wide Angle Lens Dilemma
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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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