Maybe .... but with all those PDMLers who have converted to, or now primarily use, the istd and similar cameras, it's not surprising that the ubiquitous 50mm lens has fallen somewhat from favor. Just a guess .... or maybe the list population is busy digesting turkey and out shopping or preparing their Christmas lists ;-)) And hasn't Pentax dropped the 1.7 in the autofocus variations?
Shel > [Original Message] > From: Fred <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > While I like my lenses (otherwise I wouldn't have them), and > > especially like the 1.7 for its size and light weight, it doesn't, > > to my eye, have any particularly outstanding optical > > characteristics. > > Yes, Shel, I personally would agree. However, I was just hoping to > get some of the "as-yet-unheard-from" 50/1.7 fans involved in the > discussion. After all, a thread on "Pentax's Best 50mm Lens" would > theoretically be relevant to almost any PDML member - <g>. > > Fred >
