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Latest Review Posted SMC Pentax-FA 24-90mm F3.5-4.5 AL [IF]
This is probably one of my first zoom lens on the Pentax system. I was juggling between 28-105 or 20-35 back then. I believed 28-105 the magnification ratio was a little too high for my taste, yet it's only 28mm. As for 20-35, it was the price that drove me away.


This lens aside from the plastic feeling, not fitting with manual focus too well, the optical resolution is decent compare to other manufactures. The reason I had gone with 24-90 instead of Contax N 24-85 was the weight and size. 24-90 is extremely light for a 67mm thread lens.


I've used this lens on MZ-3 for ages till I enrolled to digital. It had been in the closet for ages till Sony A7 came to rescue. Mainly the FOV on this lens is just not attractive to Pentax DSLR (APS-C crop) like many other film lenses. My bad habit after moved up to prime lenses, I almost never got a chance to take out this zoom lens ever again till recently.


I've been trying to sell it on ebay for a few times, but no one seems to care about this lens. I figured, if I can't get rid of it, might as well use it. So I began to pack it in the camera bag to fill up the gap of my 24mm on full frame. This lens will shine on full frame and no others.


At 24mm, lens is quite soft around corners like rest of others. Center is sharp but not "prime sharp". However, it's decent for travel and daily uses. Thank god for the ghostless SMC just like 31, 43, 77 Ltd. The color rendering is pleasing, flare is well controlled, th...



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