On 25/08/2014 8:16 AM, Eric Weir wrote:
It was pointed out to me here recently that the smc a 28/2.8 mm is actually a normal lens on an APS-c sensor. This morning I took a look at shorter lenses at KEH. I found an smc a 15/3.5 bgn for $698, an smc a 20/2.8 ex+ for $648, and an smc a 24/2.8 ex for $328. The latter comes close to being affordable for me. I assume since the price is high it’s rare and maybe a better lens than my 28/2.8. But it’s not that much shorter and I wonder if I’d notice the difference in the quality of images I got with it.
The three lenses you have listed are quite rare indeed. By the time the A series lenses had hit the market, Pentax's market was primarily casual amateurs who were buying zoom lenses, and the 15, 20 and 24 just didn't sell in great numbers. The A15/3.5 is also rather a horse (I have one that is in absolutely cherry condition). If you want something that wide, you would be better to get the 15/4 Limited, or buy a Fuji and pick up their 14/2.8.
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