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Eyewanders · 04-12-2017, 08:59 PM

Album of both Pentax-M and Pentax-A SMC 35/2.0 .... Most recent 20 or so shots are on film, various bodies. Earlier shots on APS-C, from K100Ds to K-5 I believe.

If you would like aperture control on-body, an A variety is the way, or go up to the FA version, which as mentioned is in an entirely different class. Many prefer it hugely but I've never been that much more enamored by it personally. The older formula is excellent for its size/weight/cost.

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Helios 1984 · 04-14-2017, 08:07 AM

Originally posted by TER-OR

Personally, I'd look for an M 50 f1.4 or 1.7. If you want it easier to use on the K1, look for an A 50 f1.4

Alternately, there are some nice A-series 35 or 28mm lens - I don't know how common those are for sale, though...

A 50 f2 too :-)

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Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Album of both Pentax-M and Pentax-A SMC 35/2.0 .... Most recent 20 or so shots are on film, various bodies. Earlier shots on APS-C, from K100Ds to K-5 I believe. If you would like aperture control on-body, an A variety is the way, or go up to the FA version, which as mentioned is in an entirely different class. Many prefer it hugely but I've never been that much more enamored by it personally. The older formula is excellent for its size/weight/cost. Pentax-M & Pentax-A SMC 35mm f/2.0 \| Flickr

04-14-2017, 08:07 AM	#17
Helios 1984 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saint-Constant, Québec Posts: 747	Originally posted by TER-OR Personally, I'd look for an M 50 f1.4 or 1.7. If you want it easier to use on the K1, look for an A 50 f1.4 Alternately, there are some nice A-series 35 or 28mm lens - I don't know how common those are for sale, though... A 50 f2 too :-)

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