The F is an older model superseded by the FA. If you check Boz's site you
can see that
the F and A venisons of this lens are both identical optical formulas.
http://www.BDimitrov.de/kmp/
At 02:20 PM 9/2/2001 -0400, you wrote:
>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
>
>In a message dated 9/2/01 1:57:41 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>writes:
>
><<
>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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