Shel wrote: Steve and Daphney's comments have me interested in finding a copy of this lens. Are there any differences in the construction or optical qualities between the K and the A series? The A has a more updated coating, right?
Hi, Shel. I also own this beast. I must admit I use my M 50 1.7 much more because it's A LOT more lightweight and compact, and inexpensive. But the K 1.2 is a beauty beast. Superb build quality (as you know, a K series landmark), focusing is fantastic, the aperture ring has a great feeling (I own two K's, the 50 and a 17, and both are far superior in feeling to M and A series. The difference in aperture ring is very noticeable). It's a huge (380 g) piece of pure glass, and looks cool in a LX. I like the pics obtained with it, and don't find it soft as some people here found it. Ok, maybe you can note 15 or 20 lpmm of resolution difference in test charts compared to 1.7, but it doesn't count to me, specially when you use it in low light with fast film. And the nil dof at 1.2 is great to focus. I suppose the A has better coatings, but it has A construction and doesn't look as fine as a K series lens imho. Buy one K and enjoy it Albano - 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 .
