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from Delray Beach, FL on 2/8/2011
Comments about Pentax Pentax SMCP-FA 31mm f/1.8 AL Wide Angle Auto Focus, Limited Edition Lens - Black:
I use this lens as a walk-around normal, where it provides about a 47mm field of view on a K-5. Everything I'd read about the optical performance is true - it's sharp wide open, even into the corners, and the bokeh is smooth. Three small improvements and it would be perfect: The inner lens barrel wobbles a bit, the focus ring can feel "grindy" (this is normal) and at this price it should be weather sealed.
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from Hungary on 7/11/2008
Comments about Pentax Pentax SMCP-FA 31mm f/1.8 AL Wide Angle Auto Focus, Limited Edition Lens - Black:
I've got this lens just for a week, so I haven't too much of experience yet. I'd have liked to have it for a long time and I'm happy to have got it from Adorama more cheaper than it is in Europe. I use this lens for general purpose, it's a great "basic lens" with its 47.5mm equivalent focal length on K10D. It's sharp, has beautiful contrast, real 3D feeling, and some smooth "airy" impression that cannot be compared with anything else. I cannot tell any cons, it's a gorgeous lens, really!
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from Palo Alto, CA on 6/13/2008
Comments about Pentax Pentax SMCP-FA 31mm f/1.8 AL Wide Angle Auto Focus, Limited Edition Lens - Black:
Use it mostly to photograph fast-moving kids, and it's pretty good for that. Not quite as sharp as the DA* lenses despite attempts at calibration, but the images are fantastic nonetheless.
[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
from Jacksonville, FL on 3/26/2008
Comments about Pentax Pentax SMCP-FA 31mm f/1.8 AL Wide Angle Auto Focus, Limited Edition Lens - Black:
I have never had a lens that is so sharp. I have a K20D, and the pictures are so sharp that they exceed the resolution of the 14.6 megapixel image! No problem using this lens on a K90D camera with 77MP someday!
This lens is a bit pricey, but once you get it - you will never let it go. And if you do, you will lose sleep until you replace it!
It is one of the best lenses that you will ever see through. The build quality is very impressive. There is nothing like a metal and glass lens built to high quality standards like this one is.
When you get this lens, take several photos and then pixel-pick the images. I bet that you will have a difficult time taking it off and using other lenses. I know because I still have mine on after a week of continual amazement!
Buy it! You won't regret it. You will fall in love with it too!
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from USA on 10/26/2007
Comments about Pentax Pentax SMCP-FA 31mm f/1.8 AL Wide Angle Auto Focus, Limited Edition Lens - Black:
Pentax Limited lenses are superb [...]. They are also priced at less than half of what comparable lenses cost from the competition. I was so pleased with the 77mm limited that I decided to purchase a second one and both of its siblings; the 43mm limited and 31mm limited.BTW, do not confuse the "limited" lenses (77mm/43mm/31mm) quality with that of the not so impressive (by comparison) kit lenses (such as the 50-200mm & 18-55mm; [...]). I have a feeling that with the recent price drops on the limited models (77mm/43mm/31mm) that they might be going away soon. I will probably by my THIRD 77mm. Don't miss out.
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from San Antonio on 9/27/2007
Comments about Pentax Pentax SMCP-FA 31mm f/1.8 AL Wide Angle Auto Focus, Limited Edition Lens - Black:
Absolutely perfect performance. Excellent sharpness. Fast aperture. My most used lens.