This will be the last single image from my 28mm f2.8 lens testing. If you're wondering which lens I rate the best in this focal range then it's the Pentax M Takumar 28 f2.8. Remember, I still have two more lenses to test, a Canon 28 f2.8 and a Konica 28 f3.5. If they are to surpass the Pentax then they will have to be very good indeed.
The Pentax is superb in every sense, use, build, rendition. These old Takumar lenses (all of them) are among the best lenses ever built and if you haven't tried one, you should. An all metal build, the focusing ring is very smooth and when you change the aperture it actually feels like you've changed aperture. It clicks nicely into place and won't budge until I decide to change it again (unlike the Nikon 28mm I tested). Everything felt right with this lens and is real fun to use. After I have tested my two remaining lenses I will repost about which lens will have a permanent place in my 28mm arsenal.
I know I've said that these lenses perform well on the Nex bodies (APS-C sensor) I much prefer the image quality I get from my m4/3 bodies. The sensor is smaller so you're effectively using the best part of the image and the corners tend to be cropped out at the time you take the shot. So you may be asking why I keep on using the Nex bodies, well it's simply because of the focus peaking function. With focus peaking creeping into the m4/3 bodies nowadays, it might be that I'll be switching shortly permanently to those cameras. But that remains to be seen.
If you have any questions about these lenses or if you want anything tested, just mail me or leave a comment and I'll see what I can do.
The Pentax is superb in every sense, use, build, rendition. These old Takumar lenses (all of them) are among the best lenses ever built and if you haven't tried one, you should. An all metal build, the focusing ring is very smooth and when you change the aperture it actually feels like you've changed aperture. It clicks nicely into place and won't budge until I decide to change it again (unlike the Nikon 28mm I tested). Everything felt right with this lens and is real fun to use. After I have tested my two remaining lenses I will repost about which lens will have a permanent place in my 28mm arsenal.
I know I've said that these lenses perform well on the Nex bodies (APS-C sensor) I much prefer the image quality I get from my m4/3 bodies. The sensor is smaller so you're effectively using the best part of the image and the corners tend to be cropped out at the time you take the shot. So you may be asking why I keep on using the Nex bodies, well it's simply because of the focus peaking function. With focus peaking creeping into the m4/3 bodies nowadays, it might be that I'll be switching shortly permanently to those cameras. But that remains to be seen.
If you have any questions about these lenses or if you want anything tested, just mail me or leave a comment and I'll see what I can do.
