...and yes they are THAT good.
FA* 24, 28-70, 80-200, 85, F*300...
and currently DA* 60-250.
They are all magnificent optics. The Limiteds are right up there with them, aside from the non-standardd ('pro'?) apertures.
Contrast, colour accuracy, saturation, flare control, contrast, sharpness from wide open on up. And a few have ****>>>MAGIC PIXIE DUST<<<****
IMHO, the 24, 28-80, and the 85 all did. The 300 was close.
Get one - you'll see. I doubt if you'll be disappointed. And mine not only kept their value, they actually went up CONSIDERABLY from when I bought them.
Cheers,
Cameron
Originally posted by Aslyfox I recently asked about the reputation of the Pentax " Limited " series -
the limiteds do they live up to the reputation and why
Read more at:
the limiteds do they live up to the reputation and why - Page 10 - PentaxForums.com
now I am curious about the reputation of the
Pentax * series
SMC Pentax-DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM
SMC Pentax-DA* 200mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM
SMC Pentax-DA* 300mm F4 ED [IF] SDM
SMC Pentax-DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL [IF] SDM
SMC Pentax-DA* 50-135mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM
SMC Pentax-DA* 60-250mm F4 ED [IF] SDM
HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm F1.4 SDM AW
HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW
SMC Pentax-FA* 24mm F2 AL [IF]
SMC Pentax-FA* 85mm F1.4 [IF]
SMC Pentax-FA* 200mm F2.8 ED [IF]
SMC Pentax-FA* 200mm F4 Macro ED [IF]
SMC Pentax-FA* 300mm F2.8 ED [IF]
SMC Pentax-FA* 300mm F4.5 ED [IF]
SMC Pentax-FA* 400mm F5.6 ED [IF]
SMC Pentax-FA* 600mm F4 ED [IF]
SMC Pentax-FA* 28-70mm F2.8 AL
SMC Pentax-FA* 80-200mm F2.8 ED [IF]
SMC Pentax-FA* 250-600mm F5.6 ED [IF]
SMC Pentax-F* 300mm F4.5 ED [IF]
SMC Pentax-F* 600mm F4 ED [IF]
SMC Pentax-F* 250-600mm F5.6 ED [IF]
SMC Pentax A* 85mm F1.4
SMC Pentax-A* 135mm F1.8
SMC Pentax A* 200mm F2.8 ED
SMC Pentax-A* 200mm F4 Macro ED
SMC Pentax-A* 300mm F2.8 ED [IF]
SMC Pentax-A* 300mm F4
SMC Pentax-A* 400mm F2.8 ED [IF]
SMC Pentax-A* 600mm F5.6 ED [IF]
SMC Pentax-A* 1200mm F8 ED [IF]
SMC Pentax-M* 300mm F4
according to what I have read:
"
* A star symbol denotes a lens being part of Pentax's top of the line (sometimes called "professional") lenses. They are usually larger lenses with fast apertures, all-weather protection and superior optical performances. "
Read more at:
HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW Review - Specifications | PentaxForums.com Reviews
is the difference between a * lens and a non * lens real, puffery or what
is it optical or physical construction or what
are there non * lens that share the factors that make the * lens so " special " and if so, which ones??
thanks for helping me ( and others ) gain knowledge about Pentax lenses