Originally posted by kevingun Is there any one that has both of these? Can not afford both now so i will have to make a choice.I will be using mainly for portraits.
I have read all the reviews on both but i would like peoples opinions that have used both of these lenses. Thanks
Pentax-A SMC 35-105mm f3.5
Pentax-M SMC 100mm f/2.8
Both lenses will/should give you excellent results for portraits, if focused properly.
Both have 6 blade diaphrams so you will get hexagonal bokeh when stopped down.
I own both and if I had to choose one it would probably be the A 35-105 because it's more versitle and has "A" contacts. It's definitely bigger and heavier though so if size and weight are a concern, get the M 100/2.8.
Both are super lenses.
Here are 2 portraits I shot with each lens.
M 100/2.8 wide open, Shot on 35mm slide film
A 35-105 @ 105/3.5, shot with K10D