Best K Mount between 24mm and 35mm f2 Wide Open

[ChrisP]

Sorry for the outrageously long title,

I'm looking for something between the 24mm and 35mm range (I know a big range, ideally I'd like a 28mm). I have a K50/1.4 thats fantastic, just want something wider to push myself. I shoot alot of low light so I need something that I can use at f2 (or faster) on my Pentax MX (so I don't need AF or anything). I don't want it to be ridiculously priced so the K28/2 is probably out. Around $300 would be fine. Anything more expensive and its pushing my limits. Any recommendations?

Also not really concerned about bokeh (I think this is very over rated especially in B+W). As long as distortion isn't horrible I don't do any architecture with it (probably mostly used for shooting people) but corner to corner sharpness is fairly important. I like to be able to put things in the corner of the frame.

Thanks,
Chri

 

[Joe Vitessa]

Sure. Pentax 35mm f2 is the obvious choice. A fine lens and priced in your budget, too. Go for it.

Joe

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

FA31, but that's expensive too...it is the best, though. The 35 macro is also great but it's a DA. It vignettes on film but is usable...you need to shoot wide open on the MX, however.

 

[Crazy Fedya]

35mm f/2 Pentax M.

I really like mine.I would like to try 28mm f/2 Pentax M as well. I think it goes for about $400.

 

[DNG]

Vivitar 28mm f/2. I had one, good IQ, and nice build, Two makers though, the Konomi (?_ spelling) is the better one.