jumping in at the last moment! there's no doubt in my mind that until you actually *have* a 50/1.2 (K), it seems like the most silly investment in the world (for all the reasons all of you quoted). BUT once you have one, there's no other 50mm pentax which compares to it. I should know, because i began with an F 50/1.7 which i dumped for an M 50/1.7, which i dumped for an A 50/1.4, which i dumped for a K 50/1.4, which i am now looking to dump (anyone interested? its close to 'new', and comes attached to a nice chrome ME super with a mint winder , manuals and nikoon hood!) because i got a wonderful K 50/1.2. My sample has got some dust speckles in the glass, which have zero impact on the optical performance. and the pictures this lens takes are simply wonderful. great bokeh, of course. but also warm colours and exquisite texture. and supreme sharpness at f8 and above. and it FEELS so much better than the K 50/1.4, which i thought felt great. it focuses smoother. and then, obviously, its the ultimate lens for lowlight morning and dusk occasions. i got absolutely superb landscapes with this lens.
okay, time to end my chant of praise for the 50/1.2 and hop along :-) just had to chip in! Daphne - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
