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Weight heavier than most lenses, Pentax FA* 28-70mm f2.8 has excellent built-quality as reflected from photos taken. Pros: - beautiful color - beautiful bokeh (if you know how to use f2.8 aperture in A-mode and choice of subject relative to background) - minimal distortion - ideal focusing range for traveling with one single lens - Pentax K-mount cameras (e.g. K-5 II, K-5 IIs) have built-in vibration reduction (image stabilizing), thus old obsolete Pentax lenses can be used as if they have image stabilizing. - no fringing (purple ring around subject in high contrasting lighting) Cons: - heavy and big, very noticeable to people when you aim. It's good and bad depending on shooting intention. - lens obsolete, thus very rare and high cost - price goes up when more photographers look for this lens. - for armature and professional, not quite for beginners, I think. Most often used among all lenses.Read full review
This is a professional grade lens. Build quality is high. It takes amazing pictures. I especially like the color rendition.
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The AF on K-7 is fast. I must say, this is a spectacular lens in terms of the build quality along with the IQ and other technical factors. The two rings can both quick shift into alternate modes, so this lens is really a technical marvel. I can't imagine Pentax ever making something like this again, so it's a real treat to own. I highly recommend this lens - if you can get a good copy for a reasonable amount of money.
This is an old-school lens without a doubt. With its advantages & disadvantages. It lacks contrast in landscape scenes, but it is perfect in portrait. Very fast focusing, convenient power-zoom option.