------------ Original ------------ From: Peter J. Alling Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2004 07:02:16 -0700
--------------------------------------------------- You'll lose the aperture information in the viewfinder with the M lens, (but then you didn't have it in manual mode anyway). Some extremely picky people on this list think there's a huge difference between the M and A versions. But they are the same optical design, the coatings are similar, the only difference you're likely to notice is the superior build quality of the M lens, (if you get another 1.7). I'd stay away from the M 50 f2.0, but that's just me. ------------ Original ------------ Yes, the M mechanics appear better. But the deeper blue/purple coatins of the A provide a cooler, crisper, more contrasy result. I've compared M & A before and personally find the difference is meaningful. YMMV. F & FA lenses tend to be a pleasant mix. Sort of a brown/purple cast. (My F50/1.7 and the FA43/1.9 are this way as is my son's F100-300.) Good contrast and a little more warmpth. M50/1.7 lenses often sell for $25-$45 and A50/1.7 units sell $40-$60. Either is a real bargain. Sincerely and without bullocks (What's a "bullock", anyway?), C. Brendemuehl ------------------------------------- 'Every one of us is, even from his mother's womb, a master craftsman of idols.' -- John Calvin (1509-64) _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web!
