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Latest Review Posted Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm F2
This is my overall favorite lens. I just wish I could use the aperture ring on my k-5. In terms of overall image quality, this lens kills the DAL 35mm and the DA 40mm ltd. It is better than the FA 43 as well, especially wide-open. The saturated colors, the clarity/micro-contrast are incredible right from f2.0. All the talk about 3-D, well it's crude, but it's the best way to put the image quality into words. The DA 70mm f2.4 seems soft wide-open in comparison, even though I often shoot it wide open and enjoy the results. I haven't experienced any flare trouble with it, and with the hood on, the contrast is well maintained, even in the high noon sun. In fact, in checking my shots, I seem to use this lens primarily in the worst hours of the day, but with very satisfactory results. Dark rooms or blanching sunlight, it never fails to make run-of-the-mill shots look special.The bokeh has a "look" that I haven't seen on any Pentax lenses. It maintains the color saturation without being smeared or mushy. In terms of build, this thing is rock solid, and heavy. It balances perfectly on the k-5 and just feels like it belongs. The focus ring is extremely well damped with a long turn to ensure precise focus. Used with the magnified LV or catch-in focus, I have had no problems making shots that aren't fast-action, but even then, I've been pleasantly surprised with what I've got of 2 small kids running around. There is absolutely no wiggle or wobble in either the focus or ap...



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