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Dlanor Sekao · 02-02-2015, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by DSims

I think this is where it comes down largely to personal preference, although I know many others share my taste. Sharpness is fine, I think, but that's seldom my #1 criteria. I simply believe it produces very attractive images:

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I missed this lens until I finally got the FA*24/2 sometime later. Different character, but they're both good. A24/2.8 is very small - just slightly bigger than most Pentax 28/2.8 lenses (I've had 3 of those).

This has me thinking now of at least giving the A 24mm 2.8 lens a shot. I think I might be able to hold off for a while after seeing the photos....Thanks.

Dlanor Sekao · 02-03-2015, 07:39 PM

Well.....I ended up trying the Pentax SMC A 24mm lens. Just bought one off Ebay for $165. Figure if nothing else it will be a interesting lens for my MF arsenal. And if it doesnt work out the Samyang is always there for the taking. Thanks !

formercanuck · 02-03-2015, 11:17 PM

Interesting thought.... 28mm is almost half way between the 2.

I've only hit 24mm and 35mm using a zoom, but I did recently purchase a Sigma 28mm f/2.8 A lens. I 'really' like the FL on my K-30. Sometimes I don't find it wide enough though.

Dlanor Sekao · 02-04-2015, 01:24 AM

Originally posted by formercanuck

Interesting thought.... 28mm is almost half way between the 2.

I've only hit 24mm and 35mm using a zoom, but I did recently purchase a Sigma 28mm f/2.8 A lens. I 'really' like the FL on my K-30. Sometimes I don't find it wide enough though.

I have 2 that are very good , but still wanting to cover just a hair wider. It seems the 28mm lenses just don't focus quite close enough , but this 24mm will I think ? I use a 28mm ALOT !

Dlanor Sekao · 02-06-2015, 01:49 PM

I just got the SMC 24mm "A" lens not 15 minutes ago....WOW !
It is absolute mint ! And I think for $165 its a good price too.
Im very impressed right off the bat ! Close focus and perspective is better than 28mm for sure.......This is a keeper for sure. Thanks Guys !

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02-02-2015, 03:44 PM	#16
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457 Original Poster	Originally posted by DSims I think this is where it comes down largely to personal preference, although I know many others share my taste. Sharpness is fine, I think, but that's seldom my #1 criteria. I simply believe it produces very attractive images: PENTAX : Select a PENTAX interchangeable lens camera or a lens model Pentax smc P-A 24mm f/2.8 Lens Sample Photos and Specifications I missed this lens until I finally got the FA*24/2 sometime later. Different character, but they're both good. A24/2.8 is very small - just slightly bigger than most Pentax 28/2.8 lenses (I've had 3 of those). This has me thinking now of at least giving the A 24mm 2.8 lens a shot. I think I might be able to hold off for a while after seeing the photos....Thanks.

02-03-2015, 07:39 PM	#17
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457 Original Poster	Well.....I ended up trying the Pentax SMC A 24mm lens. Just bought one off Ebay for $165. Figure if nothing else it will be a interesting lens for my MF arsenal. And if it doesnt work out the Samyang is always there for the taking. Thanks !

02-03-2015, 11:17 PM	#18
formercanuck Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SoCal Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 518	Interesting thought.... 28mm is almost half way between the 2. I've only hit 24mm and 35mm using a zoom, but I did recently purchase a Sigma 28mm f/2.8 A lens. I 'really' like the FL on my K-30. Sometimes I don't find it wide enough though.

02-04-2015, 01:24 AM	#19
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457 Original Poster	Originally posted by formercanuck Interesting thought.... 28mm is almost half way between the 2. I've only hit 24mm and 35mm using a zoom, but I did recently purchase a Sigma 28mm f/2.8 A lens. I 'really' like the FL on my K-30. Sometimes I don't find it wide enough though. I have 2 that are very good , but still wanting to cover just a hair wider. It seems the 28mm lenses just don't focus quite close enough , but this 24mm will I think ? I use a 28mm ALOT !

02-06-2015, 01:49 PM	#20
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457 Original Poster	I just got the SMC 24mm "A" lens not 15 minutes ago....WOW ! It is absolute mint ! And I think for $165 its a good price too. Im very impressed right off the bat ! Close focus and perspective is better than 28mm for sure.......This is a keeper for sure. Thanks Guys !

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