| Latest Review Posted | VarioZenitar-K MC 25-45mm F2.8-3.5
I had two copies of this lens in use. The first had a serial number of 930550 (1993 of release) and a juicy green-looking lens coating. The second is serial number 930833 (1993 of release), the lens coating is light purple in appearance. I will say right away that the second copy was completely unsuitable for shooting and did not possess the qualities of a peye lens, which I will discuss below.
So, the lens corresponds to the Pentax “M” series in functionality. Due to the small zoom range it has good sharpness at all focal lengths, compensated distortion even at a wide angle. It correctly conveys the geometry of space, which is important for shooting architecture. The lens covers a full frame 36 * 24 mm with slight vignetting. Sharpness begins already at the open aperture, at 5.6 in sharpness it is not inferior to lenses with a fixed focus. Compared in test shoots at different focal lengths with SMC Pentax M 2,8/28 мм and Chinon 2,8/35 mm - VarioZenitar won in sharpness. With aperture 8, sharpness reaches its maximum and just cuts like a razor.
Therefore, the lens is wonderful when shooting architecture, landscape and group photos with a large number of people.
The main disadvantages: 1. No one guarantees that you will come across a good copy, it is better to immediately put on the camera and take test shots. 2. The standard lens cap always falls off in the bag or when you carry the camera around your neck with a strap. It is plastic and metal, but both... |
