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dinneenp · 11-11-2010, 02:16 PM

Hi,
I sold my 50mm f1.7 to fund a Tamron 17-50 f2.8 lens.
The 50mm was too long.
Just wondering what's the cheapest I could get a similar lens. But shorter than 50mm and f2.0 or quicker?

this seems like a nice lens and if it goes for $350 it could be next on my list
Pentax 35mm f/2 AL SMC P-FA ($350 roughly)Pentax Lens: Primes - Pentax 35mm f/2 AL SMC P-FA - SLRgear.com!

I saw the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 (sounds lovely) but way too expensive.
Cheers,
Pa.

**Lowell Goudge** · 11-11-2010, 02:21 PM

Go for an smc tak 35 mm F2 Best sub 50mm there is

Ira · 11-11-2010, 02:23 PM

I don't shoot auto, but there's a brand-new, pretty fast Pentax 35 coming out any day now--and it's cheap.

greymda · 11-11-2010, 02:27 PM

if talking about 35/2.4 it's available, for a couple of days now. afaik. (see adorama)

Ira · 11-11-2010, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by greymda

if talking about 35/2.4 it's available, for a couple of days now. afaik. (see adorama)

That must be the one everyone has been talking about.

Ira · 11-11-2010, 02:37 PM

My wife has been mad at me for the last couple of days, so I don't think I'll be buying any lenses soon.

Unless I win the Mamiya that I'm bidding on on eBay.

If I do, I'm in trouble.

greymda · 11-11-2010, 02:38 PM

that's a good one)

good luck (with both: mamiya and ur wife)

Ira · 11-11-2010, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by greymda

that's a good one)

good luck (with both: mamiya and ur wife)

Life isn't easy sometimes.

But man--I want that Mamiya!

I had this same lens in 1972.

paperbag846 · 11-11-2010, 05:59 PM

That 35mm would be perfect, if it was not discontinued and overpriced as a result. The replacement is not much slower and going to be a good deal, so take a good look at the 35mm 2.4. If manual focus is your thing, then the 35mm 2 Tak would be great - just harder to use than a fancy new AF lens

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11-11-2010, 02:16 PM	#1
dinneenp Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ireland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 166	Cheapest f2.0 (or quicker) 40mm or shorter lens? Hi, I sold my 50mm f1.7 to fund a Tamron 17-50 f2.8 lens. The 50mm was too long. Just wondering what's the cheapest I could get a similar lens. But shorter than 50mm and f2.0 or quicker? this seems like a nice lens and if it goes for $350 it could be next on my list Pentax 35mm f/2 AL SMC P-FA ($350 roughly)Pentax Lens: Primes - Pentax 35mm f/2 AL SMC P-FA - SLRgear.com! I saw the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 (sounds lovely) but way too expensive. Cheers, Pa.

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11-11-2010, 02:21 PM	#2
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	Go for an smc tak 35 mm F2 Best sub 50mm there is

11-11-2010, 02:23 PM	#3
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	I don't shoot auto, but there's a brand-new, pretty fast Pentax 35 coming out any day now--and it's cheap.

11-11-2010, 02:27 PM	#4
greymda Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moldova, EU Posts: 150	if talking about 35/2.4 it's available, for a couple of days now. afaik. (see adorama)

11-11-2010, 02:35 PM	#5
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by greymda if talking about 35/2.4 it's available, for a couple of days now. afaik. (see adorama) That must be the one everyone has been talking about.

11-11-2010, 02:37 PM	#6
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	My wife has been mad at me for the last couple of days, so I don't think I'll be buying any lenses soon. Unless I win the Mamiya that I'm bidding on on eBay. If I do, I'm in trouble.

11-11-2010, 02:38 PM	#7
greymda Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moldova, EU Posts: 150	that's a good one) good luck (with both: mamiya and ur wife)

11-11-2010, 02:40 PM	#8
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by greymda that's a good one) good luck (with both: mamiya and ur wife) Life isn't easy sometimes. But man--I want that Mamiya! I had this same lens in 1972.

11-11-2010, 05:59 PM	#9
paperbag846 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,395	That 35mm would be perfect, if it was not discontinued and overpriced as a result. The replacement is not much slower and going to be a good deal, so take a good look at the 35mm 2.4. If manual focus is your thing, then the 35mm 2 Tak would be great - just harder to use than a fancy new AF lens .

Cheapest f2.0 (or quicker) 40mm or shorter lens?

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