| Latest Review Posted | SMC Pentax-A 28mm F2.8
The A 28mm f2.8 has quite similar optical quality to the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 non-VC lens (which I own). Actually I think it's slightly sharper, and vignettes less than the modern zoom. I like the colours that come out of the 28mm better than the Tamron as well, though a quick white balance adjustment in post makes this a moot point.
In terms of CA, the Tamron does better but the 28mm is still quite good.
The lens was difficult to focus precisely because it takes only 90 degrees turn from min focus to infinity. That's my only major complaint.
Overall, I would give the lens an 8.5, but increase it to 9 because of the bang for buck. |
