Folks-
I just picked up a zx-m and the default lens was the A 35-80 f4/5.6 not the F
version. Are u sure your's is an F?
To the original poster of this thread, what version do u have the F or the A?
Anyone w/experience w/either lens, I'd welcome additional opinions.
be well
robo
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Date: Sat, 01 Sep 2001 19:46:03 -0600
From: Joseph Tainter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Pentax 35-80 f4/5.6 any good?
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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