Which lens for SF1

Kaufeetime · 03-14-2011, 01:52 PM

I have an opportunity to purchase one or both. ($70 for both $35 for 1)

SMC Pentax - F 35-80 f4-5.6
SMC Pentax – FA 28-90 f3.5-5.6

Plan to use on a Pentax SF1. I have manual focus lenses that would work, but I want an auto focus 'do all - walk about' lens. If it makes a difference I shoot B&W on occasion shoot color film. Should I purchase one of these or search for a different lens/brand, suggestion anyone?

Thanks

**boriscleto** · 03-14-2011, 01:59 PM

The 28-90 might be marginally better than the 35-80 but neither is a well regarded lens. In fact, $35 is probably too much for one. Try getting a F35-70 or the FA28-80. Both should be available for less than $50.

Arjay Bee · 03-15-2011, 03:16 AM

Due to its small size I have to agree with Boriscleto that the F35-70 is an excellent choice. I got mine with an sfxn_so it is the correct period. Its a lot smaller than my DAl6-45 but the focal length for the middle range and head and torso shots I tend to shoot on a daily basis is ideal.

jjdgti · 03-15-2011, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

The 28-90 might be marginally better than the 35-80 but neither is a well regarded lens. In fact, $35 is probably too much for one. Try getting a F35-70 or the FA28-80. Both should be available for less than $50.

I second boriscleto. The 35-70mm macro is an excellent lens. The two mentioned above are not the best lenses and the 35-80mm can be found as low as $15.

les3547 · 03-15-2011, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by Kaufeetime

I have an opportunity to purchase one or both. ($70 for both $35 for 1)

SMC Pentax - F 35-80 f4-5.6
SMC Pentax – FA 28-90 f3.5-5.6

Plan to use on a Pentax SF1. I have manual focus lenses that would work, but I want an auto focus 'do all - walk about' lens. If it makes a difference I shoot B&W on occasion shoot color film. Should I purchase one of these or search for a different lens/brand, suggestion anyone?

Thanks

How about the FA 28-70? It gets excellent reviews from users here, will hold at F4 at all focal lengths, and is lightweight (240g). I've had this used one ($80) on my "Wish List" at Amazon for some time, feel free to grab it if you like. I see them on Ebay too for $80-$110.

RioRico · 03-16-2011, 07:04 AM

I vote for the F35-70. It is agile (fast-focusing), small (barely larger than my FA50/1.4), sharp, and can often be found cheap, sitting on old camera bodies. I got a SF1 + F35-70 kit for US$22 shipped -- then I sold the body.

Kaufeetime · 03-16-2011, 09:51 AM

Thanks for the suggestions.
I'm going to keep my eye out for a SMC Pentax-F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5. I've read in the forums ‘lens reviews’ the 35-70 was the kit lens for the SF1 camera. Also the SMC Pentax-F 28-80mm F3.5-4.5 has 1 vote and looks very tempting. Has anyone tried either lens on his or her DSLR?

**boriscleto** · 03-16-2011, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by Kaufeetime

Thanks for the suggestions.
I'm going to keep my eye out for a SMC Pentax-F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5. I've read in the forums ‘lens reviews’ the 35-70 was the kit lens for the SF1 camera. Also the SMC Pentax-F 28-80mm F3.5-4.5 has 1 vote and looks very tempting. Has anyone tried either lens on his or her DSLR?

The only Pentax 28-80 worth owning is the FA 28-80 F3.5-5.6 AL. If you really want a 28-80 look for a Sigma. On DSLRs they aren't any better than the 18-55, slightly longer but not as wide.

Nick Siebers · 03-16-2011, 11:13 AM

I fad the F 28-80, but it was less good than the F 35-70, so I passed it on. I thought the F 35-70 was a little better than the FA 28-70, for what that is worth. It was very close, good have been sample variation.

Kaufeetime · 03-29-2011, 10:01 AM

Sorry its taken so long to respond. I'm going to do a little research on the lenses all of you have suggested. Thank you to everyone.

03-14-2011, 01:52 PM	#1
Kaufeetime Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kansas City,Mo. Photos: Albums Posts: 206	Which lens for SF1 I have an opportunity to purchase one or both. ($70 for both $35 for 1) SMC Pentax - F 35-80 f4-5.6 SMC Pentax – FA 28-90 f3.5-5.6 Plan to use on a Pentax SF1. I have manual focus lenses that would work, but I want an auto focus 'do all - walk about' lens. If it makes a difference I shoot B&W on occasion shoot color film. Should I purchase one of these or search for a different lens/brand, suggestion anyone? Thanks

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03-14-2011, 01:59 PM	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	The 28-90 might be marginally better than the 35-80 but neither is a well regarded lens. In fact, $35 is probably too much for one. Try getting a F35-70 or the FA28-80. Both should be available for less than $50.

03-15-2011, 03:16 AM	#3
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Due to its small size I have to agree with Boriscleto that the F35-70 is an excellent choice. I got mine with an sfxn_so it is the correct period. Its a lot smaller than my DAl6-45 but the focal length for the middle range and head and torso shots I tend to shoot on a daily basis is ideal.

03-15-2011, 10:09 AM	#4
jjdgti Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,824	Originally posted by boriscleto The 28-90 might be marginally better than the 35-80 but neither is a well regarded lens. In fact, $35 is probably too much for one. Try getting a F35-70 or the FA28-80. Both should be available for less than $50. I second boriscleto. The 35-70mm macro is an excellent lens. The two mentioned above are not the best lenses and the 35-80mm can be found as low as $15.

03-15-2011, 10:22 AM	#5
les3547 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sebastopol, California Photos: Albums Posts: 2,020	Originally posted by Kaufeetime I have an opportunity to purchase one or both. ($70 for both $35 for 1) SMC Pentax - F 35-80 f4-5.6 SMC Pentax – FA 28-90 f3.5-5.6 Plan to use on a Pentax SF1. I have manual focus lenses that would work, but I want an auto focus 'do all - walk about' lens. If it makes a difference I shoot B&W on occasion shoot color film. Should I purchase one of these or search for a different lens/brand, suggestion anyone? Thanks How about the FA 28-70? It gets excellent reviews from users here, will hold at F4 at all focal lengths, and is lightweight (240g). I've had this used one ($80) on my "Wish List" at Amazon for some time, feel free to grab it if you like. I see them on Ebay too for $80-$110.

03-16-2011, 07:04 AM	#6
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	I vote for the F35-70. It is agile (fast-focusing), small (barely larger than my FA50/1.4), sharp, and can often be found cheap, sitting on old camera bodies. I got a SF1 + F35-70 kit for US$22 shipped -- then I sold the body.

03-16-2011, 09:51 AM	#7
Kaufeetime Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kansas City,Mo. Photos: Albums Posts: 206 Original Poster	Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to keep my eye out for a SMC Pentax-F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5. I've read in the forums ‘lens reviews’ the 35-70 was the kit lens for the SF1 camera. Also the SMC Pentax-F 28-80mm F3.5-4.5 has 1 vote and looks very tempting. Has anyone tried either lens on his or her DSLR?

03-16-2011, 10:01 AM	#8
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by Kaufeetime Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to keep my eye out for a SMC Pentax-F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5. I've read in the forums ‘lens reviews’ the 35-70 was the kit lens for the SF1 camera. Also the SMC Pentax-F 28-80mm F3.5-4.5 has 1 vote and looks very tempting. Has anyone tried either lens on his or her DSLR? The only Pentax 28-80 worth owning is the FA 28-80 F3.5-5.6 AL. If you really want a 28-80 look for a Sigma. On DSLRs they aren't any better than the 18-55, slightly longer but not as wide.

03-16-2011, 11:13 AM	#9
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	I fad the F 28-80, but it was less good than the F 35-70, so I passed it on. I thought the F 35-70 was a little better than the FA 28-70, for what that is worth. It was very close, good have been sample variation.

03-29-2011, 10:01 AM	#10
Kaufeetime Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kansas City,Mo. Photos: Albums Posts: 206 Original Poster	Sorry its taken so long to respond. I'm going to do a little research on the lenses all of you have suggested. Thank you to everyone.