Pentax SMCP-FA 135mm f/2.8 (IF) 35mm Primes

Pentax SMCP-FA 135mm f/2.8 (IF) 35mm Primes 

DESCRIPTION

  • Telephoto autofocus lens
  • Aperture range: f/2.8-22
  • Built-in lens hood
  • Fully automatic diaphragm

  • USER REVIEWS

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    [Apr 14, 2005]
    Lance
    Intermediate

    Strength:

    Sharp, bokeh, colour rendition and contrast are all excellent. Lightweight and compact. Nice lens hood. Build quality Internal focus

    Weakness:

    Slightly sloppy manual focus feel, but this does not affect focus outcome at all.

    Beautifully sharp photos with excellent bokeh are the order of the day with this lens. Compact, light and a built in lens hood.

    Customer Service

    Not needed

    Similar Products Used:

    Pentax FA 77mm f1.8, Pentax A and FA 50mm f1.4, Pentax A 100mm f2.8, Pentax A* 200mm f2.8.

    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    VALUE
    RATING
    5
    [Nov 09, 2002]
    Mark Mason
    Professional

    Strength:

    Sharp, light, strong (very!), built in lens hood, good flare control, very useful length, very small.

    Weakness:

    Undamped focussing, a few select soft spots to avoid, like any lens.

    A good lens. This is my favorite optic for lots of close up photography and stacking, etc. Consistant sharpness from 0.7 to Inf. Great out of focus highlights. I would recommend stopping down to at least f4, as it is not tack sharp at f2.8. When focussing close, as well, watch out for f32, as it is not as sharp here as f22 or lower. Compact and light design, and a built in lens hood make this a winner! Try to find the same in Nikon or Canon's lineup!

    Customer Service

    ??

    Similar Products Used:

    Pentax - lots of different bodies and lenses...I love 'em!

    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    VALUE
    RATING
    5
    [Oct 31, 2001]
    Michele P
    Professional

    Strength:

    The results are pro level, in every sense. Good lens design, compact, incorporated pull-out lens hood

    Weakness:

    The AF ring, on manual, felsa very slightly loose.

    Super sharp and great contrast. In one word, an excellent lens.

    Customer Service

    never needed it on that lens

    Similar Products Used:

    None

    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    VALUE
    RATING
    4
    [Mar 28, 2000]
    Yves Simon
    Expert
    Model Reviewed: SMCP-FA 135mm f/2.8 (IF)

    Strength:

    Very light, focus down to 70 cm.

    Weakness:

    Manual focus lacking precision

    Very practical, but the manual focusing lacks precision, especially used with an extender. Good sharpness, but not exceptional. Expensive.

    Similar Products Used:

    Tamron 135/2.5, Leitz R-135/2.8, Pentax M-135/2.5, Pentax M-135/3.5

    OVERALL
    RATING
    4
    VALUE
    RATING
    4
    [Dec 19, 1999]
    Roberto Burgos
    Expert
    Model Reviewed: SMCP-FA 135mm f/2.8 (IF)

    Strength:

    Small compact size, lighning fast focuser, tack sharp, well built

    Weakness:

    None, except for the built in hood that I feel is a little loose

    Great performer, tack sharp, nice boken, fast focuser, very well built.

    Customer Service

    Never needed

    Similar Products Used:

    None

    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    VALUE
    RATING
    5
    [Feb 20, 2001]
    Roland Mabo
    Intermediate

    Strength:

    * Solid construction (metal)
    * Built-in hood
    * Internal focusing
    * Big and smooth manual focusing ring
    * Fast autofocus
    * No distorsion

    Weakness:

    * Weak sharpness at wide open aperture

    Great optical performance, good handling and fast autofocus. The sharpness drops at wide apertures, but everything comes to pieces when stopping down.
    Great for thoose wanting a fast medium telephoto lens.

    Customer Service

    Excellent! (Pentax Scandinavia)

    Similar Products Used:

    Pentax FA100-300 f/4.5-5.6, M135 f/3.5

    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    VALUE
    RATING
    4
    [Apr 06, 2001]
    Wilson Chow
    Casual

    Strength:

    Small, compact size, good optics.
    Internal hood is convenient. Cost effective.

    Weakness:

    No

    The sharpness and flare control are good and give accurate colour reproduction. IF give quiet fast AF speed (use with MZ3 in my experience). Cheap, internal hood, small and compact lens size makes it becoming the best choice for travelling.

    Customer Service

    No experience

    Similar Products Used:

    Pentax FA85/1.4

    OVERALL
    RATING
    4
    VALUE
    RATING
    5
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