Which direction? Auto or manual

stevebrot · 05-06-2014, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by Another dyemention

3) the S type focus screen with laser scribing stinks

I cannot say with the K-50 and I am not sure that the laser scribing is to blame. This took me completely by surprise and I have to further characterize the issue. All I know at this point is that metering on the K-3 becomes flaky in moderately dim light at f/5.6 maximum aperture.

Steve

**dms** · 05-06-2014, 04:32 PM

Moderate FL (24mm to 135 mm) prime lenses were likely as good in the 1960's or 1970's as today. The specifics depend on the lens. E.g., I wonder if the 35mm takumar f/3.5 can be equaled. Yes the lens coatings now are better but a good hood makes a big difference--and in some ways the earlier lenses are better. Anyway either way there are many excellent lenses.

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05-06-2014, 12:30 PM	#16
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Another dyemention 3) the S type focus screen with laser scribing stinks I cannot say with the K-50 and I am not sure that the laser scribing is to blame. This took me completely by surprise and I have to further characterize the issue. All I know at this point is that metering on the K-3 becomes flaky in moderately dim light at f/5.6 maximum aperture. Steve

05-06-2014, 04:32 PM	#17
dms Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,192	Moderate FL (24mm to 135 mm) prime lenses were likely as good in the 1960's or 1970's as today. The specifics depend on the lens. E.g., I wonder if the 35mm takumar f/3.5 can be equaled. Yes the lens coatings now are better but a good hood makes a big difference--and in some ways the earlier lenses are better. Anyway either way there are many excellent lenses.