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    Access P-MC 35-70 mm f/ 2.5-3.5
    Access P-MC 35-70 mm f/ 2.5-3.5

    Access P-MC 35-70 mm f/ 2.5-3.5

    35–70mm · f/2.5–3.5

    Overview

    The Access P-MC 35-70mm f/2.5-3.5 is a compact, solidly built zoom lens with a macro function. Optically, it delivers vivid colors, good contrast, and promising bokeh, but sharpness is lacking and the short focus throw hinders precise manual focusing. Its widest aperture of f/2.5 is usable across most of the zoom range, stopping to f/3.5 at 70mm. The macro mode requires disengaging a locking pin, and a Ricoh P pin must be removed for Pentax digital bodies. It suits photographers seeking a compact, fast vintage zoom for casual use, but not those needing critical sharpness.