SMCP 50/1.4 = SMCP K50/1.4 in the previous post. Couple more things, for bokeh I think I would choose the SMC K50/1.4. For the 3D effect it would be the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50/1.4. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California
----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Larson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 4:33 AM Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens > Hello, > I'm sort of a luddite because the latest version I own is the > A50/1.4. If I were to keep just one it would be the Super- > Multi-Coated Takumar 50/1.4 for overall sharpness, contrast, > and by far the best build quality. For best contrast I'd pick > the A50/1.4, but it is the softest of the my 1.4's wide open. > If I could never have a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50/1.4, > I'd settle for the SMCP 50/1.4, as it is the closest thing to it, > but the SMCP 50/1.2 is still better at f1.2 and does have great > contrast also. > I love em all ;) > > Steve Larson > Redondo Beach, California > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Pearson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Pentax Discussion Board" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 7:57 PM > Subject: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens > > > > Hi all, > > > > Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is > > considered to be the best in terms of image quality? > > > > > > Thanks! >
