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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-25-2008, 06:38 PM
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I've been using manual focus since the 1970s with a k1000. I've had the K100 since November or so & didn't use the kit lens much at all because I was used to the very good images produced by the old manual focus primes. Sold the kit lens then I tried the AL II kit lens and sold it shortly after. IQ just wasn't what I'd expect from modern digital hardware. I also bought & sold a 40mm Limited, but I may have kept it if not for an unexpected funds sqeeze I found myself in.
I currently have only two autofocus lenses that I'll keep; a fast 50 and a tall zoom. The tall zoom is there for utility, and I really don't use it much. The fast 50 is a very recent addition (a few weeks now). Everything else that has earned a spot in my bag is a manual focus prime.
I really can't say enough about the manual focus lenses. The good ones anyway. You can get a fantastic collection of lenses for a FRACTION of the cost of the AF variants, and basically blow away any other camera make & their fancy auto focus gear.
Just check out this thread for manual focus goodness: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/27739-m-club.html
As for auto focus toys:
Been experimenting with the FA 28-105mm PowerZoom lens & I like it a LOT! Nearly ideal focal range for an outside walkaround lens, VERY good IQ for a zoom, and the thing is built very well... Quite solid with none of the looseness or weakness of the other PZ lens I've read about. Super quick focus too. Press the shutter button & ... BANG! In focus with authority! This one may find a home with me.
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