Thank you, Scott. If you were in my position, would you go for Dave's recommendation--the 50mm 1.2 on eBay for $59.99, shown here
http://cgi.ebay.com/SMC-PENTAX-A-1-2-50mm-Lens-Pentax-K1000-Auto- SLRs_W0QQitemZ280145469555QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280145469555 or would you opt for the M 1.7 I had mentioned, shown here http://cgi.ebay.com/SMC-Pentax-M-50mm-f1-7-ASAHI-Camera-Lens-A- Cond_W0QQitemZ300145748218QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item300145748218 I have already asked about the front of the lens (the metal). The seller has responded that there is dust there, not scratches. He says he will even post some more photos later today. Or would you opt for something else?... Thanks again, Glen On Aug 28, 2007, at 10:49 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: > Glen Tortorella wrote: >> Hi All, >> >> I picked up a Super Program body, and am looking for a good, >> reasonably priced lens for it. I already have a 50mm SMC A f/2, and >> so I was thinking I might go for a 1.4 or 1.7. I have my eye on >> an M- >> Series 1.7 that seems to be in good shape. I plan on using my Super >> Program mostly in metered manual mode. What functionality would I >> miss if I went with an M-series (or earlier) lens? I welcome any and >> all advice. Before I forget: I gather the newer SMCs are made in >> Taiwan, as mine is marked as such. Might the M-Series be a tad >> better in terms of quality, as it was made in Japan? >> >> Thanks, >> Glen >> >> > The 'A' setting on A-series and newer lenses allows the body to > control > the aperture. Your Super Program has four exposure modes - manual, > aperture priority, shutter priority and program. You won't be able to > use shutter priority or program without the 'A' setting. > > FWIW, the M50/1.7 is really sharp. > > -- > Scott Loveless > http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
