Pentax-F 35-135mm F3.5-4.5 no reviews

regken · 08-03-2007, 04:21 AM

Can't find a thing on this lens and I've searched everywhere. Has anybody ever used this lens?

Thanks,

Ken

**tranq78** · 08-03-2007, 08:44 AM

I have this lens. It's not an expensive lens but it gives pretty decent images. From what I've read and actually experienced, it is better than the FA(FAJ)28-80 and FA28-90 zooms.

3 things to note are: 1) it's not internal focus so the front element rotates, 2) the closest focus distance is about 3-3.5 feet, and 3) it has a "macro" feature at 135mm which goes to 1:4 (can't remember exactly since I'm at work).

I rarely use this lens since I also have the FA28-105/3.2-4.5. If you are interested, I can sell my F35-135 to you for $100 + shipping. (A massive sum, I know, ha ha!)

-George

regken · 08-03-2007, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by tranq78

I have this lens. It's not an expensive lens but it gives pretty decent images. From what I've read and actually experienced, it is better than the FA(FAJ)28-80 and FA28-90 zooms.

3 things to note are: 1) it's not internal focus so the front element rotates, 2) the closest focus distance is about 3-3.5 feet, and 3) it has a "macro" feature at 135mm which goes to 1:4 (can't remember exactly since I'm at work).

I rarely use this lens since I also have the FA28-105/3.2-4.5. If you are interested, I can sell my F35-135 to you for $100 + shipping. (A massive sum, I know, ha ha!)

-George

Hi George,

Nice to hear from you, haven't seen to many posts from you lately. Thanks for the offer but since you like the FA 28-105 better I'll look for one of those.

Thanks,
Ken

**tranq78** · 08-03-2007, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by regken

Hi George,

Nice to hear from you, haven't seen to many posts from you lately. Thanks for the offer but since you like the FA 28-105 better I'll look for one of those.

Thanks,
Ken

Hi Ken,

Work has kept me pretty busy over the last few months. And there's still lots going on. Plus I just got back from 2 weeks vacation. Plus my house got burglarized when we were away.

The FA28-105/3.2-4.5 is my most used zoom and pretty much the best of the pack. Small, lightweight and excellent image quality. (The FA*28-70/2.8 is the best but it's expensive and hard to find.) The FA28-70/4 is also supposed to be good, but lots of people have reported the elements separate over time. The Sigma EX 28-70/2.8 is also a very nice lens.

George

regken · 08-03-2007, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by tranq78

Hi Ken,

Work has kept me pretty busy over the last few months. And there's still lots going on. Plus I just got back from 2 weeks vacation. Plus my house got burglarized when we were away.

The FA28-105/3.2-4.5 is my most used zoom and pretty much the best of the pack. Small, lightweight and excellent image quality. (The FA*28-70/2.8 is the best but it's expensive and hard to find.) The FA28-70/4 is also supposed to be good, but lots of people have reported the elements separate over time. The Sigma EX 28-70/2.8 is also a very nice lens.

George

Wow! A burglary in Canada? Another import from us you didn't need, sorry to hear that. I'm not willing to spend the money for the FA*28-70/2.8 so I'll look for the others.

Thanks,
Ken

08-03-2007, 04:21 AM	#1
regken Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangor, Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,377	Pentax-F 35-135mm F3.5-4.5 no reviews Can't find a thing on this lens and I've searched everywhere. Has anybody ever used this lens? Thanks, Ken

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08-03-2007, 08:44 AM	#2
tranq78 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,005	I have this lens. It's not an expensive lens but it gives pretty decent images. From what I've read and actually experienced, it is better than the FA(FAJ)28-80 and FA28-90 zooms. 3 things to note are: 1) it's not internal focus so the front element rotates, 2) the closest focus distance is about 3-3.5 feet, and 3) it has a "macro" feature at 135mm which goes to 1:4 (can't remember exactly since I'm at work). I rarely use this lens since I also have the FA28-105/3.2-4.5. If you are interested, I can sell my F35-135 to you for $100 + shipping. (A massive sum, I know, ha ha!) -George

08-03-2007, 09:23 AM	#3
regken Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangor, Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,377 Original Poster	Originally posted by tranq78 I have this lens. It's not an expensive lens but it gives pretty decent images. From what I've read and actually experienced, it is better than the FA(FAJ)28-80 and FA28-90 zooms. 3 things to note are: 1) it's not internal focus so the front element rotates, 2) the closest focus distance is about 3-3.5 feet, and 3) it has a "macro" feature at 135mm which goes to 1:4 (can't remember exactly since I'm at work). I rarely use this lens since I also have the FA28-105/3.2-4.5. If you are interested, I can sell my F35-135 to you for $100 + shipping. (A massive sum, I know, ha ha!) -George Hi George, Nice to hear from you, haven't seen to many posts from you lately. Thanks for the offer but since you like the FA 28-105 better I'll look for one of those. Thanks, Ken

08-03-2007, 11:21 AM	#4
tranq78 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,005	Originally posted by regken Hi George, Nice to hear from you, haven't seen to many posts from you lately. Thanks for the offer but since you like the FA 28-105 better I'll look for one of those. Thanks, Ken Hi Ken, Work has kept me pretty busy over the last few months. And there's still lots going on. Plus I just got back from 2 weeks vacation. Plus my house got burglarized when we were away. The FA28-105/3.2-4.5 is my most used zoom and pretty much the best of the pack. Small, lightweight and excellent image quality. (The FA*28-70/2.8 is the best but it's expensive and hard to find.) The FA28-70/4 is also supposed to be good, but lots of people have reported the elements separate over time. The Sigma EX 28-70/2.8 is also a very nice lens. George

08-03-2007, 11:48 AM	#5
regken Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangor, Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,377 Original Poster	Originally posted by tranq78 Hi Ken, Work has kept me pretty busy over the last few months. And there's still lots going on. Plus I just got back from 2 weeks vacation. Plus my house got burglarized when we were away. The FA28-105/3.2-4.5 is my most used zoom and pretty much the best of the pack. Small, lightweight and excellent image quality. (The FA28-70/2.8 is the best but it's expensive and hard to find.) The FA28-70/4 is also supposed to be good, but lots of people have reported the elements separate over time. The Sigma EX 28-70/2.8 is also a very nice lens. George Wow! A burglary in Canada? Another import from us you didn't need, sorry to hear that. I'm not willing to spend the money for the FA28-70/2.8 so I'll look for the others. Thanks, Ken