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thePiRaTE!! · 08-10-2008, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by Blue

Until there is a full from dslr from Pentax, that is a Moot point. The autofocus is also a plus on the Pentax glass. And for film camera I'd probably just go with vintage glass. The exception is the Zeiss 85mm and 50mm.

I like Zeiss whether its cameras or microscopes but they aren't a clear cut winner here. I don't see that 18mm beating the Pentax 14mm on the k20d or k200d.

I'd just like to point out that you are only speaking from your perspective, its moot to you, which is fine.

Here's the flip side: FF will come eventually, and many of us who don't want to rebuy glass make it a logical arguement. It might seem strange to some, but AF is a minus from my perspective and I know I'm not alone. I select my subject very inentionally - I enjoy that, but native AF lenses have a feel to them I don't care for as I feel the screw gear turning under my fingers (not damped) and they have short throws to increase auto-focus performance (decreasing my selectivity and precision).

There is literally no better lenses I can purchase in the world for my K20 than these Zeiss Z line and the Cosina Voigtlanders in regards to manual focusing, offering full 'A' compatibility, high order optical performance and a brand new warranty. I can't see why NOT to buy them from my perspective and feel a lot of people waste their money on APS, AF, trade-off performance/build DA stuff, but I sit back and realise the world doesn't revolve around me and others have different needs. Its wonderful we can all get (mostly) what we want.

Anyways, this is the other side of the coin and I don't expect anyone to agree - only to appreciate that there are real reasons people buy this stuff other than vanity, thank-you very much.

EDIT - don't mean to sound like I'm coming down on you specifically Blue, its more a general release of thought, hehe.

08-10-2008, 12:33 PM	#89
thePiRaTE!! Loyal Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Gallery Photos: 2 Posts: 757	Originally Posted by Blue Until there is a full from dslr from Pentax, that is a Moot point. The autofocus is also a plus on the Pentax glass. And for film camera I'd probably just go with vintage glass. The exception is the Zeiss 85mm and 50mm. I like Zeiss whether its cameras or microscopes but they aren't a clear cut winner here. I don't see that 18mm beating the Pentax 14mm on the k20d or k200d. I'd just like to point out that you are only speaking from your perspective, its moot to you, which is fine. Here's the flip side: FF will come eventually, and many of us who don't want to rebuy glass make it a logical arguement. It might seem strange to some, but AF is a minus from my perspective and I know I'm not alone. I select my subject very inentionally - I enjoy that, but native AF lenses have a feel to them I don't care for as I feel the screw gear turning under my fingers (not damped) and they have short throws to increase auto-focus performance (decreasing my selectivity and precision). There is literally no better lenses I can purchase in the world for my K20 than these Zeiss Z line and the Cosina Voigtlanders in regards to manual focusing, offering full 'A' compatibility, high order optical performance and a brand new warranty. I can't see why NOT to buy them from my perspective and feel a lot of people waste their money on APS, AF, trade-off performance/build DA stuff, but I sit back and realise the world doesn't revolve around me and others have different needs. Its wonderful we can all get (mostly) what we want. Anyways, this is the other side of the coin and I don't expect anyone to agree - only to appreciate that there are real reasons people buy this stuff other than vanity, thank-you very much. EDIT - don't mean to sound like I'm coming down on you specifically Blue, its more a general release of thought, hehe. __________________ Last edited by thePiRaTE!!; 08-10-2008 at 12:40 PM..