I'm surprised about the optical quality - I have the M 50 f1.7 and the FA
50 f1.7, and both are extremely sharp.
I have the SMC-A 28 - 135, and while it is and excellent lens the 50 1.7's
are sharper, particularly in the corners.
- MCC
>I bought this used 50mm 2weeks ago, taking into account the good comments it
>gets on the list. Apparently the lens was in excellent condition, with both
>front and rear covers, and priced arround 90�. Perfect prime for my SuperA.
>
>I got my first picture yesterday, and I'm a little bit surprised: the
>performance is poor, and does not compare at all with other lens I have,
>such as the A f/2.8 24mm, and the f/3.5 35-105mm, specifically sharpness.
>It is very strange to me as the 50mm f/1.7 is often given as a very good and
>sharp lens, and according to Cd'I tests it should be "excellent" at f/4 and
>f/5.6, "good" at f/2.8 and "average" at f/1.7.
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Mark Cassino
Kalamazoo, MI
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Photos:
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