A while back we were talking about the yellow curse and the three models of the screw mount 35mm f2 lens. JCO pointed out that only the larger first verion of the lens seems to be completely free of yellowing as the ages. I believed my version (SMCT) was also free but then noticed it did indeed have some yellow when compared to other lenses.
On shooting my first roll of color print film (800 max, indoors but with a preponderance of sunlight) and I don't notice any color shift at all. It looks like I lucked out and can use this lens for color after all. Mind you, my example isn't as heavily afflicted as some older 50mm's I seen. Also, I got a chance to try out the 20mm f2.8 A lens and all I can say is wow! I used it for some snaps on both the Zx-5n and the LX and found it to be an amazing performer. One nice thing about this les is when set to its hyperfocal distance at f8 depth of field is 2.5 ft to infinity. Geez, set your lens and go! -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
