I was thinking to replace Sigma 18-125 with 16-85. Eventually, I bought it, but... My copy was not good, horrible image towards the edge (starting at ~20% of the frame width from the edge) on one side. So, this lens went back to the shop. The question is: to order new or not... So, I will not rate i...

I like the way this lens renders professional results. This photo would have made a great brochure cover for Jaguar. But I'm 24 years too late.

Shooting on APSC? Buy one if you have not. Even if the LAST thing in the world you need is another lens... This 20-40mm is just fun to use! My copy is spot on IQ wise. It appears stellar on my old computer and my old Epson printer with my old eyes so your mileage may vary. 20-40 zoom range is a b...

@stevemark has posted interesting comparison pics between this lens, the F 300mm f4.5 and the nikon IF ED 300mm f4.5 here: https:// forum.mflenses. com/pentax-m-4- 300-ed-f-vs-4-5 -300-if-ed-nikk or-4-5-300-if-e d-t81307.html

No other vintage 28mm lens give me the results this Pentax gives me. Poppy images, with great saturation and contrast. Stopped down to f/8 near-perfect sharpness from corner to corner on a 42.6mp camera, and zero CA’s. You can shoot straight into the sun with lens, and image still look great and con...

I bought this lens (silver version) back in 2023 for the price and in anticipation of purchasing a K1. I have two K70s. One has been converted to full spectrum and I've done a lot of Infrared photos with this lens. Very sharp. Just started using it on the K1 and am pleased. Is it as sharp as m...

This is a superb daily telephoto lens. It has a very fast auto focus, I was surprised by this, it has very nice collors, rich, vibrant colors, it handle very easy, is lightweight and small in dimensions, overall a perfect daily or travel telephoto lens. Indeed is only 4.7 to 5.6 aperture openning,...

I wanted a "long" normal prime lens (for APSC) and I considered a HD PENTAX-DA 1:2.8 40mm Limited among others, but in the end I thought the 43mm was ideal, and maybe one day I might get a K-1, but at the moment I'm loving my K-5 mono (debayered by MG Leisure). Th is is the first photo, of our h...

:eek: *************** *************** *************** ************ Why are TAKUMAR zoom lenses so bad rated and primes so good ??? ******** *************** *************** *************** *********** As teacher of digital photography I've tested so may lenses - if the optical des...

Not that it matters much - but my lens is 271g (not 261g, as stated in the specs above and by another reviewer..), maybe there's two versions of this? The engravings on the front are identical with the photos shown here though 🤷&#1279 97; It's a nice lens! Focusi ng is a bit stiff ...