I got this lens for $128 shipped, my poor mans 31 limited. I can't afford the 31 limited so I saw this gem on Ebay and pounced! I wasn't sure if it was any good, but it was about as fast and a little bit wider than the fa 31mm. I like the results I've gotten so far! What do you all think of the results? I can't wait to try this during the day time for bokeh. Does anyone have the same lens here? All pics were converted to black and white and I boosted up the 'blacks' slider in lightroom for contrast, no sharpening, no noise reduction, taken at iso 1600 with a k5.

f2


100% crop


f2.8


f5.6


f2


100% crop


f2


I think this will hold me down for a while before I get an itch for the 31 limited. With more use, I may even just be happy with it, and forego the FA31mm. I can't wait to try this for portraits, which is what I wanted this for; for using in tight spaces.

the lens on my k5

[liukaitc]

it's good. I think the iq at f2 is not bad