Wich 35/ f? To buy, fun factor needed.

JeffJS · 07-26-2011, 06:37 AM

How much fun do you want to have? I have a couple 35s and have had others...

Pentax Super Tak 35mm f2.0 - a set on Flickr

You didn't mention the obvious choice in your first question....

Pentax DA35mm Limited - a set on Flickr

Blue · 07-26-2011, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by abacus07

One of these is 300ish used and the other is 600ish used...

That is incorrect. The DA 40 LTD is $359 new and the DA 35 LTD macro is $539.95 new. However, the OP didn't have the location selected under the avatar and had to look in the profile to find they are in Finland.

repaap · 07-26-2011, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by JeffJS

How much fun do you want to have? I have a couple 35s and have had others...

Pentax Super Tak 35mm f2.0 - a set on Flickr

You didn't mention the obvious choice in your first question....

Pentax DA35mm Limited - a set on Flickr

Thanks Jeff. I knew that DA35Lim. Is gorgeous...but that takumar 35/2 does not look too bad either most of them are still around 150-200€ at ebay. In my budget still at limit, but maybe I'll take a look of that Mir-24. It is 35/2 and I saw one around 100€, might get one even for less. If that will not do I'll buy that darn limited

MDegri · 07-26-2011, 01:00 PM

Just received my DA-L 35 f/2.4, I't looks like its going to be a great lens. Cant wait to try it out properly. The DA-L 35/2.4 was pretty cheap & surprisingly light.

JeffJS · 07-26-2011, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by repaap

Thanks Jeff. I knew that DA35Lim. Is gorgeous...but that takumar 35/2 does not look too bad either most of them are still around 150-200€ at ebay. In my budget still at limit, but maybe I'll take a look of that Mir-24. It is 35/2 and I saw one around 100€, might get one even for less. If that will not do I'll buy that darn limited

They probably all have their qualities. Hard to chose just one.

repaap · 07-27-2011, 12:11 AM

Originally posted by MDegri

Just received my DA-L 35 f/2.4, I't looks like its going to be a great lens. Cant wait to try it out properly. The DA-L 35/2.4 was pretty cheap & surprisingly light.

That's great. I hope it will be good lens. Maybe you can share few pictures, when you get to know how it handles.

repaap · 07-27-2011, 12:18 AM

Originally posted by JeffJS

They probably all have their qualities. Hard to chose just one.

Exactly, that's why I wanted to ask other opinions, also it is nice to know more options than one. I'll probaply buy 2 or 3 cheap ones and try them out, just to see my self. Then sell ones I don't like. When I get more €€€ I will buy maybe modern lens IF I like FoW... I'll post later what I learned.

ultraviolet · 07-27-2011, 01:15 AM

Originally posted by JeffJS

How much fun do you want to have? I have a couple 35s and have had others... Pentax Super Tak 35mm f2.0 - a set on Flickr

I could not ignore smc Tak 35mmf2 for long time
Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 35mm f2 - a set on Flickr

m42man · 07-27-2011, 01:49 AM

I have an S-M-C Tak 35/3.5 and can confirm that it's a super-sharp lens. As others have said, it's a very small lens too; it's certainly the smallest in my bag. I'd recommend it to anyone.

repaap · 07-29-2011, 06:39 AM

Well it seems to be hard to find MIR 24 and others are quite expencive, so I ended up buying Tak 35/3.5...let's see what happens, when I get it...

repaap · 09-13-2011, 04:54 AM

So far My Super Takumar has been super good, I have got marvelous pictures, Might buy K35/2 to give it some company...

JinDesu · 09-13-2011, 05:31 AM

Honestly, if you don't need penultimate sharpness, the DA L 35 2.4 would probably be the best bargain - which does add to the fun. It's tiny and light, and I use it whenever I need those amazing Pentax colours. AF ain't half bad on it either.

repaap · 09-13-2011, 01:18 PM

I found one, which I could have for decent price...maybe I end up buying that DA L too. I can choose one I like the best from there. Anyway! that S.Takumar has been, and it is a gem!

Originally posted by JinDesu

Honestly, if you don't need penultimate sharpness, the DA L 35 2.4 would probably be the best bargain - which does add to the fun. It's tiny and light, and I use it whenever I need those amazing Pentax colours. AF ain't half bad on it either.

octavmandru · 09-13-2011, 01:36 PM

Vivitar, M42, 35mm, f 1.9. The fastest 35 I own.
Paid 100 bucks for it, sharp as a razor blade.
Check this ad, and you'll become a believer.

Sorry about your list.

repaap · 09-13-2011, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by octavmandru

Vivitar, M42, 35mm, f 1.9. The fastest 35 I own.
Paid 100 bucks for it, sharp as a razor blade.
Check this ad, and you'll become a believer.

Sorry about your list.

Don't be I some how knew that my list is going to be something else... It was a great ad thou

09-13-2011, 01:18 PM	#43
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242 Original Poster	I know...but still. I found one, which I could have for decent price...maybe I end up buying that DA L too. I can choose one I like the best from there. Anyway! that S.Takumar has been, and it is a gem! Originally posted by JinDesu Honestly, if you don't need penultimate sharpness, the DA L 35 2.4 would probably be the best bargain - which does add to the fun. It's tiny and light, and I use it whenever I need those amazing Pentax colours. AF ain't half bad on it either.

09-13-2011, 01:47 PM	#45
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242 Original Poster	I belive! Originally posted by octavmandru Vivitar, M42, 35mm, f 1.9. The fastest 35 I own. Paid 100 bucks for it, sharp as a razor blade. Check this ad, and you'll become a believer. Sorry about your list. Don't be I some how knew that my list is going to be something else... It was a great ad thou

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07-26-2011, 06:37 AM	#31
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	How much fun do you want to have? I have a couple 35s and have had others... Pentax Super Tak 35mm f2.0 - a set on Flickr You didn't mention the obvious choice in your first question.... Pentax DA35mm Limited - a set on Flickr

07-26-2011, 06:47 AM	#32
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by abacus07 One of these is 300ish used and the other is 600ish used... That is incorrect. The DA 40 LTD is $359 new and the DA 35 LTD macro is $539.95 new. However, the OP didn't have the location selected under the avatar and had to look in the profile to find they are in Finland.

07-26-2011, 12:27 PM	#33
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242 Original Poster	Originally posted by JeffJS How much fun do you want to have? I have a couple 35s and have had others... Pentax Super Tak 35mm f2.0 - a set on Flickr You didn't mention the obvious choice in your first question.... Pentax DA35mm Limited - a set on Flickr Thanks Jeff. I knew that DA35Lim. Is gorgeous...but that takumar 35/2 does not look too bad either most of them are still around 150-200€ at ebay. In my budget still at limit, but maybe I'll take a look of that Mir-24. It is 35/2 and I saw one around 100€, might get one even for less. If that will not do I'll buy that darn limited

07-26-2011, 01:00 PM	#34
MDegri New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 19	Just received my DA-L 35 f/2.4, I't looks like its going to be a great lens. Cant wait to try it out properly. The DA-L 35/2.4 was pretty cheap & surprisingly light.

07-26-2011, 01:35 PM	#35
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by repaap Thanks Jeff. I knew that DA35Lim. Is gorgeous...but that takumar 35/2 does not look too bad either most of them are still around 150-200€ at ebay. In my budget still at limit, but maybe I'll take a look of that Mir-24. It is 35/2 and I saw one around 100€, might get one even for less. If that will not do I'll buy that darn limited They probably all have their qualities. Hard to chose just one.

07-27-2011, 12:11 AM	#36
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242 Original Poster	Originally posted by MDegri Just received my DA-L 35 f/2.4, I't looks like its going to be a great lens. Cant wait to try it out properly. The DA-L 35/2.4 was pretty cheap & surprisingly light. That's great. I hope it will be good lens. Maybe you can share few pictures, when you get to know how it handles.

07-27-2011, 12:18 AM	#37
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242 Original Poster	Originally posted by JeffJS They probably all have their qualities. Hard to chose just one. Exactly, that's why I wanted to ask other opinions, also it is nice to know more options than one. I'll probaply buy 2 or 3 cheap ones and try them out, just to see my self. Then sell ones I don't like. When I get more €€€ I will buy maybe modern lens IF I like FoW... I'll post later what I learned.

07-27-2011, 01:15 AM	#38
ultraviolet Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 687	Originally posted by JeffJS How much fun do you want to have? I have a couple 35s and have had others... Pentax Super Tak 35mm f2.0 - a set on Flickr I could not ignore smc Tak 35mmf2 for long time Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 35mm f2 - a set on Flickr

07-27-2011, 01:49 AM	#39
m42man Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern England Posts: 623	I have an S-M-C Tak 35/3.5 and can confirm that it's a super-sharp lens. As others have said, it's a very small lens too; it's certainly the smallest in my bag. I'd recommend it to anyone.

07-29-2011, 06:39 AM	#40
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242 Original Poster	Well it seems to be hard to find MIR 24 and others are quite expencive, so I ended up buying Tak 35/3.5...let's see what happens, when I get it...

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09-13-2011, 04:54 AM	#41
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242 Original Poster	So far My Super Takumar has been super good, I have got marvelous pictures, Might buy K35/2 to give it some company...

09-13-2011, 05:31 AM	#42
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Honestly, if you don't need penultimate sharpness, the DA L 35 2.4 would probably be the best bargain - which does add to the fun. It's tiny and light, and I use it whenever I need those amazing Pentax colours. AF ain't half bad on it either.

09-13-2011, 01:36 PM	#44
octavmandru Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: somewhere around Posts: 615	Vivitar, M42, 35mm, f 1.9. The fastest 35 I own. Paid 100 bucks for it, sharp as a razor blade. Check this ad, and you'll become a believer. Sorry about your list.