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derelict · 09-26-2011, 03:37 AM

I like this lens. The only downside really is the weight. Its definitely not light but it takes very clear, crisp photos. I dont have zoom creep issues that some have but my lens is in very good, almost new condition. The way it focuses will eventually lead to creep as you use it more but a band will hold it.

Macro:

uroth54 · 09-27-2011, 03:28 PM

I am owner of a Pentax K7, and I love my camera. I want to buy a prime lens, but wich one is the rigth one? I love street,nature, panoramic and macro. Thanks

derelict · 10-02-2011, 10:23 AM

Not sure if your question was written in the wrong spot because this lens is a zoom lens, not prime. I do have a few primes though.

Nowhere Matt · 10-12-2011, 10:40 AM

My copy: (no post process)

enoxatnep · 11-08-2011, 06:04 PM

I've mentioned this before in these forums and I'll mention it again: this is perhaps the most under-rated zoom lens in the entire Pentax lineup, but it's one of my favorites. (For the record, these JPG images do no justice to the detail and sharpness of the original files.)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyimaging/5418647139/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyimaging/5834539262/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyimaging/6233504232/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyimaging/6310964873/

Julie · 12-19-2011, 07:14 PM

I love this lens, it is one of my favorites.
But I have to agree with you- it weighs a TON!

pickles · 12-19-2011, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by enoxatnep

I've mentioned this before in these forums and I'll mention it again: this is perhaps the most under-rated zoom lens in the entire Pentax lineup, but it's one of my favorites. (For the record, these JPG images do no justice to the detail and sharpness of the original files.)

Dried Roses | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Giraffe | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

A Change of Seasons | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Forgotten | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

"Under-rated"?.....I agree with you....I used one with my LX, primarily for motorsport....where it was ideal.
And they can now be bought very cheaply.
Cheers, Pickles.

jzackery · 09-11-2012, 10:35 PM

Shots look great! I might end up getting one of these but am worried about the weight!

derelict · 08-14-2013, 04:34 PM

It is heavy but stopped at 8+, gets pretty sharp.

scorta · 08-03-2014, 05:22 PM

MarkJerling · 04-28-2016, 02:10 PM

I have one. Heavy little lens, but yes, have always found it sharp.

davidwogan · 04-28-2016, 02:20 PM

Heavy? Balances perfectly on the MZ-S with grip. Wonderful Contax Zeiss grade mechanics as well. I was going to bin it, I'm glad that I threw some film at it instead.

MarkJerling · 04-28-2016, 02:47 PM

It' sure is a keeper!

**UncleVanya** · 04-28-2016, 03:39 PM

I just picked one up on EvilBay for cheap. It has a stellar reputation.

**gofour3** · 04-28-2016, 04:27 PM

Yep great lens and I use it on film only as well.

Phil.

09-26-2011, 03:37 AM	#1
derelict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NoVa Posts: 525	SMC Pentax- A Zoom 1:4 70-210mm Macro samples I like this lens. The only downside really is the weight. Its definitely not light but it takes very clear, crisp photos. I dont have zoom creep issues that some have but my lens is in very good, almost new condition. The way it focuses will eventually lead to creep as you use it more but a band will hold it. Macro:

11-08-2011, 06:04 PM	#5
enoxatnep Closed Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The edge of nowhere, Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 467	I've mentioned this before in these forums and I'll mention it again: this is perhaps the most under-rated zoom lens in the entire Pentax lineup, but it's one of my favorites. (For the record, these JPG images do no justice to the detail and sharpness of the original files.) http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyimaging/5418647139/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyimaging/5834539262/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyimaging/6233504232/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplyimaging/6310964873/ Last edited by enoxatnep; 11-09-2011 at 09:35 PM.

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09-27-2011, 03:28 PM	#2
uroth54 Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami,FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6	I am owner of a Pentax K7, and I love my camera. I want to buy a prime lens, but wich one is the rigth one? I love street,nature, panoramic and macro. Thanks

10-02-2011, 10:23 AM	#3
derelict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NoVa Posts: 525 Original Poster	Not sure if your question was written in the wrong spot because this lens is a zoom lens, not prime. I do have a few primes though.

10-12-2011, 10:40 AM	#4
Nowhere Matt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nowhere Land Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,362	My copy: (no post process)

12-19-2011, 07:14 PM	#6
Julie Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,069	I love this lens, it is one of my favorites. But I have to agree with you- it weighs a TON!

12-19-2011, 07:19 PM	#7
pickles Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: melbourne Posts: 937	Originally posted by enoxatnep I've mentioned this before in these forums and I'll mention it again: this is perhaps the most under-rated zoom lens in the entire Pentax lineup, but it's one of my favorites. (For the record, these JPG images do no justice to the detail and sharpness of the original files.) Dried Roses \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! Giraffe \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! A Change of Seasons \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! Forgotten \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! "Under-rated"?.....I agree with you....I used one with my LX, primarily for motorsport....where it was ideal. And they can now be bought very cheaply. Cheers, Pickles.

09-11-2012, 10:35 PM	#8
jzackery Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12	Shots look great! I might end up getting one of these but am worried about the weight!

08-14-2013, 04:34 PM	#9
derelict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NoVa Posts: 525 Original Poster	It is heavy but stopped at 8+, gets pretty sharp.

08-03-2014, 05:22 PM	#10
scorta New Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 9

04-28-2016, 02:10 PM	#11
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	I have one. Heavy little lens, but yes, have always found it sharp.

04-28-2016, 02:20 PM	#12
davidwogan New Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: London Posts: 2	Heavy? Balances perfectly on the MZ-S with grip. Wonderful Contax Zeiss grade mechanics as well. I was going to bin it, I'm glad that I threw some film at it instead.

04-28-2016, 02:47 PM	#13
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	It' sure is a keeper!

04-28-2016, 03:39 PM	#14
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	I just picked one up on EvilBay for cheap. It has a stellar reputation.

04-28-2016, 04:27 PM	#15
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Yep great lens and I use it on film only as well. Phil.

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