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Price Paid:
$170.00
from second hand Summary:
Although I am a big fan of SMC Pentax-A lenses, I was disappointed by this lens. I bought it considering the recommandations of a friend that owns one, too and intended to associate it to the SMC Pentax-A 70-210mm f 4, as a very convenient pair of lenses for hiking trips. Using several pentax lenses I expected similar optical quality but the results were very soft at f 5,6 and soft at f8. I put the camera on a stable tripod and at f 11 at f 16, the images were sharp in the center and soft on the edges. I couldn t sell these images. I was a little confused because many photographers used it with professional results. I recommend to test this lens before buying it ( maybe mine had problems ). I sold it to an amateur friend photographer who was pleased using it for small prints. Strengths:
Built quality, good flare control and color rendition, due to the SMC coating. Weaknesses:
None, except the definition problem i described above. Similar Products Used:
AF Nikkor 24-50mm f 3,3-4,5
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