Glen Tortorella wrote: > 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 > > I've never used the A50/2. Though Adam says it's the same optic as the M50/2, which I have. I prefer the M50/2 for people photographs. The M50/1.7 is sharper, however. The A setting will allow full functionality of the Super Program and, should you decide to "go digital" in the future, will be more suited for the digital bodies. The M and K lenses require one to push the "green button" to meter. This has been beaten to death around here and a quick check of the archives for the last year should reveal some interesting opinions on the subject. Basically, the A lenses will give you a few more options on the more modern bodies.
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