Re: [APML] Opinions: Best 28mm Lens for Pentax or Olympus?

[Chuck Vaughn <aa6g@aa6g.org>]

Alen,

Most wide angle lenses are not that good astrophotography-
wise until they get stopped down a couple of stops.

If you decide to go with the Olympus, I have a 28mm-f/2.8
for $80. Condition is like new.

Chuck

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>
> I am looking to buy a good, used 28mm lens (manual focus,
> of course) for astrophotography, either for Pentax or
> Olympus cameras (preferably for the former). I have
> tested a Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 (on my OM-1) and found the
> stars in the corners and near the short edges of the
> frame too distorted for my taste, even with the lens
> stopped down to f/4. That should give you an idea of my
> expectations. Any recommendations?
>
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