| Latest Review Posted | SMC Pentax-A* 645 300mm F4 ED [IF]
In my opinion, this is the best bargain in long throw lenses for the 645- with an F4 aperture, it matches the typically much more expensive FA F4 version, at a size and weight competitive with the F5.6, and often at a much lower price, as my own case, just a bit over $500.
On the 645D, manual focus can be something of a drawback, especially if you don't stop it down to improve depth of field. On the 645z, I find this lens comes in to it's own, as Live View with Magnification allows the needed attention to focus. Of course, one must take extra care for good results with MF and a long lens- this means that tripod shooting, with mirror up mode, and self timer mode, at least 2 seconds, and 12 seconds are better for things to settle out before the shutter does it's thing. But if you do that, you won't be disappointed- very nice rendering, and sharp even near the edges. |
