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K24mm/2.8 testdrive
Lens: 24 mm Camera: K10D Photo Location: Central London 
Posted By: axl, 01-08-2010, 01:40 AM

Soon after I sold Sigma 24/2.8 AF I was out there for another 24mm lens. I really see this focal length on APS-C camera. Some people don't but I do...
Anyway, there was a minty A24/2.8 for nearly £300 which I wasn't willing to pay and since I decided I'll be sticking with SMC lenses from now on I took my chances with SMC P 1:2.8 24mm, yes the K series' second version of 24.
In review section I read that some like the Sigma better and that it's sharper.
So I was bit anxious. At 24mm and "only" f2.8 it's not the easiest to focus, but I'm getting used to it. It may not be as sharp as the Sigma but it's not far off, BUT the rendering of this lens just blows Sigma off the water. Hands down, the contrast, colors, and general feel to pics from this lens is WAY better than from the Sigma (at least my copy).
Here are 4 pics from my first proper shoot(s) with this lens. It happened on 04/01/2010 in the morning (before work) and during my lunch.
Hope you'll enjoy them, any C&C are more than welcome!

BR
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PS: 1.2 & 4 are PPed but #3 is practically as shot with only minimal sharpening (for web) and little boost in saturation
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01-08-2010, 03:26 AM   #2
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Beautiful renditions Peter.
Your street shots look great no matter what lens you use for them.
Though this lens seems a keeper.
Well done and thanks for sharing.
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Thanks Ash
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Nice test run there Peter. JIM

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Thank you, Jim
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Those are some terrific street shots. #4 is my favorite. My only complaint is that there aren't enough of them. More please!
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Yeah I like #4 best as well. Has a really nice atmosphere about it

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Wonderful shots all around and you've put that lens to good use Peter. #4 is my fav though. It just feels right!

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Looks like a sharp, crisp lens that's owned by someone who really knows how to use it.

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Thank you guys,
I see you all like #4. Fact is, it took me 4 shots to get the framing the way it's shown here I. I'm glad I use digital
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I'm a big fan of the K 24/2.8 as well Axl. Speaking of #4 - nice shot.

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Great shots you've got there Peter.
That K24 renders the colours very, very nice....
No colours, but the compo, and the mood of #4 are outstanding indeed!
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