The Pentax is a rather small and affordable 28mm lens and  Pentax had a reputation for their very effective coatings. Read on if you want to know why I like it so much on my 24MP fullframe Sony a7.

Specifications

• Diameter: 63mm
• Length: 47mm
• Weight: 261g
• Filter Diameter: 52mm
• Number of aperture blades: 5
• Close Focusing Distance: 0.3m
• Mount: Pentax K

The Pentax K SMC 1:3.5/28 usually sells for around $45-90 at ebay.com (affiliate link). 
In Germany you can buy it for 40-85€ at ebay.de (affiliate link). 

Sample images

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Specifications

• Diameter: 66mm
• Length: 68mm
• Weight: 415g
• Filter Diameter: 55mm
• Number of aperture blades: 6
• Close Focusing Distance: 0.3m
• Mount: Minolta SR

The Minolta MC 35mm 1:1.8 usually sells for around $115-160 at ebay.com (affiliate link). 
In Germany you can buy it for 120-160€ at ebay.de (affiliate link).
Also check out my Minolta SR-mount adapter guide.

Sample images

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Specifications

• Diameter: 71mm
• Length: 62mm
• Weight: 455g
• Filter Diameter: 55mm
• Number of aperture blades: 6
• Close Focusing Distance: 1m
• Mount: Minolta SR

The Minolta MC/MD 85mm 1:1.7 usually sells for around $210-280 at ebay.com (affiliate link). 
In Germany you can buy it for 130-180€ at ebay.de (affiliate link). 

Sample images

Sony a7 | Minolta MC 85mm 1:1.7 | f/1.7 | full resolution

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