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01-07-2012, 09:09 AM   #16
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IMHO, the latest Nikon lenses are far better than the Pentax ones in the OP's list.
I don't agree in most of these lenses. But that's based on a non-scientific analysis of images I've seen.

Is this an unsubstantiated statistic, or have you been comparing sharpness charts?

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a) Pentax is "fully committed" to APSc
b) We are unliekly to see a FF Pentax
Can't we limit this to the rumors & FF threads?
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Comparing the 85/1.4 lenses, a more fair comparison might be to the screw driven 85/1.4D of the same vintage as opposed to the much newer 85/1.4G with the built in AF-S motor.

Nikon 85/1.4G $1700 new, $1400-1500 used
Nikon 85/1.4D $800-900 used
Pentax FA*85/1.4 $1200-1400 used


Comparing the 70-200/2.8 options, again I would argue that the 70-200/2.8 VRI is the closer comparison to the 80-200/2.8, and they are about the same price used. Then don't forget the VRI has a silent and fast built in motor and VR.

Nikon 70-200/2.8 VRII $2400 new, $1800-2000 used
Nikon 70-200/2.8 VR1 $1300-1500 used
Pentax FA*80-200/2.8 $1400-1600 used
I feel that the optical stabilization vs sensor stabilization is a wash. There's arguments for each.

Now the silent focusing is something, but short of dredging back up that argument, There's plenty here that strongly dislike SDM, so I feel for some, that is also a wash. Personally, I'd rather have the silent focusing, but I'm not interested in the price difference to Nikon's gear.
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But you know what really scares me? I'm starting to think that $3500 for an FA* 300 f2.8 seems pretty reasonable.

Clinton, YOU'RE NOT HELPING!
I thought about mentioning the Canon glass here also, but it's so much more than the Nikon glass.

Would it help to know the Canon 300/2.8 is 8 large?

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QuoteOriginally posted by Clinton Quote
I feel that the optical stabilization vs sensor stabilization is a wash. There's arguments for each.

Now the silent focusing is something, but short of dredging back up that argument, There's plenty here that strongly dislike SDM, so I feel for some, that is also a wash. Personally, I'd rather have the silent focusing, but I'm not interested in the price difference to Nikon's gear.
I'm not sure I agree about the stabilization on long glass, but that wasn't really the point of my post. Nor was the point about the AF-S motors, which do not have the same level of dislike that SDM motors do.

My point is that if you really want to compare apples and apples in your original list, the price of a used FA*85/1.4 should be compared to the price of a used 85/1.4D and the price of a used FA*80-200 should be compared to the price of a used 70-200VR1. As for the longer glass on that list, all of that is above my pay grade so I can't really comment on those lenses.
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My point is that if you really want to compare apples and apples in your original list, the price of a used FA*85/1.4 should be compared to the price of a used 85/1.4D and the price of a used FA*80-200 should be compared to the price of a used 70-200VR1. As for the longer glass on that list, all of that is above my pay grade so I can't really comment on those lenses.
I have to concede, you're probably right, but I don't have easy stats on those from Amazon, like I do with the new Nikon glass
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When I shot Nikon, I found Tokina variants of Pentax glass to be cheaper than their cousins.

Tokina 35mm $260 new
Tokina 12-24 $300 used
Tokina 50-135 $500 used
Tokina 16-50 $300 used

I had all of these, every one of them was equal or better to their Pentax cousin. (I suggest better because Tokina's construction is fantastic, though not WR. On the ± side, some of these were scredrive only for Nikon. On the minus side, no SR. etc. etc.)

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Used vs new is tricky. If Pentax would re-release updated versions of those lenses, they would cost as much as Nikon's and maybe even more. The lower prices just reflect the interest in old exotic Pentax equipment.
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LC, I get your point and agree that used vs new is tricky. But You can't buy a Tokina 50-135mm new, nor a Pentax 85/1.4.
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Silly comparison. Those Pentax lenses are OOP long ago and with ancient AF technologies and optical formula which aren't that great on digital. Used FA* market prices are largely inflated based on wishful assumption that they are optically superior even today. IMHO, FA* lenses worth more than they actually are performance wise. On the other hand, newer AF Nikkors are more expensive but they perform when you need it. No BS, no excuse.
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IMHO, FA* lenses worth more than they actually are performance wise. On the other hand, newer AF Nikkors are more expensive but they perform when you need it. No BS, no excuse.
Maybe we need an FA* 600/4 vs Nikon 600/4 shootout.
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Maybe we need an FA* 600/4 vs Nikon 600/4 shootout.
Won't matter I am afraid because there is no way the FA*600/4 could AF track as good as the Nikkor, or even close. That's what held Pentax back back then, and still is. Sadly nothing has been done the last 2 decades and Pentax AF just lag totally behind. It's a cool to have lens but not the one get the job done.
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QuoteOriginally posted by wlachan Quote
newer AF Nikkors are more expensive but they perform when you need it
As an example, I found the Nikkor AFS 50mm ƒ/1.4 G to be a turd. Both copies.

The 85/1.4D was good, though.
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QuoteOriginally posted by wlachan Quote
Sadly nothing has been done the last 2 decades and Pentax AF just lag totally behind. It's a cool to have lens but not the one get the job done.
While I agree that Pentax has some work to do on the AF front, I don't agree with your statement. Camera bodies have seen a vast improvement, and even the K5 itself has narrowed the gap. Since it's the bodies that are responsible for AF, you'll see surprising good AF with the FA*600.
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QuoteOriginally posted by wlachan Quote
Used FA* market prices are largely inflated based on wishful assumption that they are optically superior even today. IMHO, FA* lenses worth more than they actually are performance wise.
While I'm at it, I disagree with this statement too.

I love the FA 77. I tried the 43 and can see why some love it, but I preferred the DA 40. In the case of the 43, the lens wasn't flawed, but instead rendered differently than I like. The 31 didn't appeal to me, but wide(er) lenses never have.
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