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Pentax smc FA 31mm F1.8
9.0 out of 10

Pentax smc FA 31mm F1.8

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Pentax 31mm f/1.8 AL Limited SMC P-FA review by Tord

Tord, slrgear.com
13 March 2012
  • Summary: The FA31 is an amazing lens, the sharpest I've come across, excellent for panormas, portraits, and landscapes.
  • Pros: The very best lens, with the sun behind your back
  • Cons: Not good in back-lighing situations, heavy
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Pentax 31mm f/1.8 AL Limited SMC P-FA review by sjwaldron

sjwaldron, slrgear.com
29 September 2011
  • Summary: What I like about the lens: - The aluminum construction is high quality and has a great feel in the hands to it.
  • Pros: Sharp warm images with high contrast and great bokeh.
  • Cons: Color fringing, missing features like WR, quick-shift, and internal focusing.
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Overall 10
10

Is as advertised don't hesitate

George E. Robertson, Amazon
16 September 2009
  • Summary: This is a really great lens that costs a lot of money. The package is fairly priced for an ultimate quality lens, and the kit contains nothing but useful stuff.
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Overall 10
10

Is as advertised don't hesitate

George E. Robertson, Amazon
16 September 2009
  • Summary: This is a really great lens that costs a lot of money. The package is fairly priced for an ultimate quality lens, and the kit contains nothing but useful stuff.
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Overall 10
10

Simply the best!!

[@], B&H Photo
22 February 2009
  • Summary: I am using this lens as my everyday "normal" lens on my K20D. Anything you heard about this lens is true and more. So sharp even wide open!
  • Pros: Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
  • Cons: NONE
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Overall 10
10

Always with K10D

Haman Karn, B&H Photo
10 February 2009
  • Summary: This lens is said to "one of the best lenses for Pentax". Please be the owner of this lens if you use Pentax. But I'm sad not to select the color (shilver or black).
  • Pros: Sharp Focus
  • Cons: Blurry Focus, Heavy
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Overall 10
10

Excellent lens with excellentDOF control

sandibando, B&H Photo
29 January 2009
  • Summary: Very strong construction, metal body ..... felt nostalgic to good old Takumar lenses .... This lens can take superb picture with excellent sharpness and color...
  • Pros: Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
  • Cons: Noyhing I can add
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Overall 10
10

Top Notch Lens

ironshot, B&H Photo
28 December 2008
  • Summary: The best lens I own.
  • Pros: Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
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Overall 10
10

World class lens

Rob, B&H Photo
17 October 2008
  • Summary: I use the 31 Ltd on a K10D. It is one of the finest lenses that I have ever used and compares favorably with Zeiss/Contax prime lenses that I have used previously.
  • Pros: Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
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Overall 10
10

The Best of the Best

Luka, B&H Photo
22 September 2008
  • Summary: Best lens ever for street and landscape photography. Ridiculously sharp, and wide open lets you shoot hand held in very tough lighting conditions.
  • Pros: Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Image quality, Lightweight, Rugged, Sharp Focus
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