The lense is well constructed, metal, metal mount and fully manual. My copy has a tendancy to overexpose in bright conditions on a digital camera but nothing that can't be compensated for. However on a film camera it meters and exposes perfectly. The following images are a mixture of film and digital.

This was taken with a Pentax ME film camera.

This was taken with a Pentax ME film camera.
Note the curvature of the roof.
Note the curvature of the roof.

This uncorrected image was taken with a Pentax K100D.

Another uncorrected image with the K100D.
Note the lean of the buildigs on the right.
Note the lean of the buildigs on the right.

Same image as above but with about 30 seconds worth of processing.
I think I pulled the buildings a little far to the right.
I think I pulled the buildings a little far to the right.

One Last uncorrected image with the K100D.

Final film image.
This lense, I believe represents excellent value for money. It may require a little bit of effort to get the best out of it but at a third to a quarter of the price of many modern lenses of this focal length it should not be overlooked. Oh, and don't forget it has a real magic if you put it on a film camera also.
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