The F version of this lens was the default lens on my (M)Z(X) 50 kit. A
lot of my PUG submittals were made with it. For an inexpensive, default
lens, it is surprisingly good. An acquaintance borrowed a negative shot
with it, and had a 20 x 30" print made. At any viewing distance except
right next to it, the print is quite sharp. (Film was old Agfa Optima
100.)
Then I decided to try the (now discontinued) Tokina AF 28-105, which is
rated on Photodo as a sharper lens. In my experience with images scanned
and printed at about 8 x 10", the Pentax F 35-80 was sharper than the
Tokina, and the images had more contrast. Shots with the Tokina seem to
lack contrast. I no longer have the Tokina.
So, yes, this is overall (in my experience) a pretty good lens, and a
bargain at the price.
Joe
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