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PENTAX MZ-3 Data

PENTAX MZ-3 Data

15 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Lens (7)
Portability (5)
Build quality (4)
Focus (3)
Color (2)

Negative
Value for money (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the finish and focus. The build quality and portability are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the value for money, while there are some mixed comments about the performance.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital SLR Cameras the PENTAX MZ-3 Data is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the PENTAX MZ-3 Data

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the PENTAX MZ-3 Data from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other Digital SLR Cameras on Amazon.com.

lens

100% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: J. Wright (amazon.com)

Love The FA43

This is the sharpest lens I have used on my Pentax cameras. I love the rendering and colors of the lens. This lens is the perfect size to compliment my DA21 and DA70. I like the silver finish much better than black, it seems like it will wear better...

Apr, 2009

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Consumer review by: (pricegrabber.com)

Quality that is rare nowadays

This is a superb lens. I got it partly as a low light complement to a zoom lens, but due to its image great quality and small size and weight, I've found I enjoy using any time. Compared to other similar Pentax lenses: The FA 43mm has an extra...

Metal build. Small size. Large aperture. Excellent image quality ;

No quick-shift focus, unlike Pentax DA lenses. Price ;

Jul, 2008

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Consumer review by: daoswald (shopping.com)

Pentax's FA43: One of the nicest lenses you could own.

A few years back Pentax sought to inspire enthusiasts by introducing a line of "Limited" lenses. These lenses fused modern technology such as Pentax's Super Multi Coating (SMC), Auto-diaphragm / auto-aperture, auto-focus, and modern optical formulas...

Wonderful rendering. Fantastic build quality. Compact, light, and a pleasure to use

Lens cap can only be mounted when hood is attached

Sep, 2007

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Consumer review by: (pricegrabber.com)

A nice choice for standard lens

It is one of the three PENTAX FA lens with "Limited" mark. Together, they are called "three sisters". According to Pentax, 43mm is the truly standard lens for 35mm film. In DSLR, it is about 66mm, still approximately in standard range. It is a very...

Large aperture, metal body, nice coating ;

Price is high compared to FA 50mm ;

Jul, 2007

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Consumer review by: (pricegrabber.com)

43mm limited

This lens is the brother of the 77mm and it has the "3d effect." Color rendition and contrast are great. The lens build quality is top notch all metal. Very happy with this lens and the ideal normal length in my opinion.

Build quality, color rendition and contrast ;

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Apr, 2007

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Consumer review by: (pricegrabber.com)

Pentax smc P-FA 43mm F1.9 Lens

Large aperture, metal body, nice coating ;

Price is high compared to FA 50mm ;

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the PENTAX MZ-3 Data

alaTest has collected and analysed 1 user review of the PENTAX MZ-3 Data from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other Digital SLR Cameras on Amazon.co.uk.

lens, glare

100% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: Dr. Tom Bell (amazon.co.uk)

A Great lens

In a substantive review of the greatest lenses of all time this rates alongside a tiny group as one of a half dozen uniquely brilliant lenses. The results are pin sharp. the bokeh is wonderful. This lens should be on the list of any Pentax cameraman...

Jan, 2006

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