Originally posted by MSD Hi everyone,
I have the opportunity to get a normal lens which I have been looking for.
I have been searching for an FA 43 but I cannot find a used one.
I have, however, located a K30 for around $350 and an F28 for around $300.
I know both of these lenses are excellent and I do not worry about the age or price difference.
I love manual focus and rarely use AF so this is not an issue.
The problem is I have been waiting on the 30 for a long time and they still don't have it for me yet. The 28 is ready to go however.
I know what I will use it for is relevant usually but these I see as so close I suppose I am asking just about the relative merits of these lenses and whether the 30 is worth the wait.
Thanks.
Dunno about the K, but I love my f28 2.8. It's a beautiful lens. I don't really use MF except on my M and K lenses... and I wouldn't really want to with the F28. The ring is small, no pressure, and it's usually behind a lens hood anyway. The lens is capable of stunning results, though.
Only thing I'd really point out is the price seems a tad high... Ebay on the 28's seems to float around $200 right now.