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**DW58** · 04-01-2018, 03:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

AFAIC K28/3.5 is a good choice, but I have a bias (click link in my sig)

Why the hatred of K lenses?

**Just1MoreDave** · 04-01-2018, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by DW58

I've recently been thinking about getting a manual 28mm. Quite a few variations to choose from. I'm happy for as much info I can find.

I can send you a half dozen.

I end up using the F28/2.8 all the time, because it's really good and tiny.

**DW58** · 04-01-2018, 05:14 PM

Originally posted by Just1MoreDave

I can send you a half dozen.

I end up using the F28/2.8 all the time, because it's really good and tiny.

I really only need one.

Any of your half dozen up for sale?

**Just1MoreDave** · 04-01-2018, 07:54 PM

They should be, just lazy about doing it. I know I have three that are decent lenses. One is a Sears, labeled as a macro, which just means it focuses to 0.2m. I have a Vivitar/Kiron f2 which is pretty sharp. There's a Tokina EL, f2.8, KA mount, almost as good as the Pentax A. I have a Sigma "Ultra High Speed Wide Angle", f1.8, KA mount, 58mm filter, 7 blades. It's big for a 28mm but it is very sharp. The main downfall of all these lenses is they don't have SMC.

Usually I find a couple more when I start looking.

**DW58** · 04-02-2018, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by Just1MoreDave

The main downfall of all these lenses is they don't have SMC.

Thanks for the answer Dave.

Dave.

KDD · 04-02-2018, 07:16 AM

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04-01-2018, 03:38 PM - 1 Like	#31
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,083	Originally posted by monochrome AFAIC K28/3.5 is a good choice, but I have a bias (click link in my sig) Why the hatred of K lenses?

04-01-2018, 05:07 PM	#32
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	Originally posted by DW58 I've recently been thinking about getting a manual 28mm. Quite a few variations to choose from. I'm happy for as much info I can find. I can send you a half dozen. I end up using the F28/2.8 all the time, because it's really good and tiny.

04-01-2018, 05:14 PM	#33
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,083	Originally posted by Just1MoreDave I can send you a half dozen. I end up using the F28/2.8 all the time, because it's really good and tiny. I really only need one. Any of your half dozen up for sale?

04-01-2018, 07:54 PM	#34
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	They should be, just lazy about doing it. I know I have three that are decent lenses. One is a Sears, labeled as a macro, which just means it focuses to 0.2m. I have a Vivitar/Kiron f2 which is pretty sharp. There's a Tokina EL, f2.8, KA mount, almost as good as the Pentax A. I have a Sigma "Ultra High Speed Wide Angle", f1.8, KA mount, 58mm filter, 7 blades. It's big for a 28mm but it is very sharp. The main downfall of all these lenses is they don't have SMC. Usually I find a couple more when I start looking.

04-02-2018, 07:06 AM	#35
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,083	Originally posted by Just1MoreDave The main downfall of all these lenses is they don't have SMC. Thanks for the answer Dave. Dave.

04-02-2018, 07:16 AM	#36
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