Hi Arnold, I didn`t know there was two variants of the K 50 1.2. Now there`s 3 different 50 1.2`s. I have the early one with the "/", even if it is the weakest link in the line up, I wouldn`t trade my sample, I love it. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California ----- Original Message ----- From: "Arnold Stark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 6:53 AM Subject: Re: 50mm 1.2
Hi, whether one prefers K, M or A lenses obviously is a matter of taste. Like others, I also have grown to appreciate original K lenses most, especially for their build quality. Of course the A50/f1.2, which I had for a short time before I sold it via Ebay, is a wonderfully built lens, yet I prefer the K50/f1.2 which for me just feels more solid, more robust, and less delicate. I prefer the feeling of focusing it, and I have less fear of damaging it. Well, maybe that is all due to the fact, that the K lens has been used while the A lens was like new.... BTW: Has it been mentioned already that there actually are two versions of the K50/f1.2? The first one is the "SMC Pentax 1:1.2/50", while the second one is the "SMC Pentax 1:1.2 50mm". I own the latter one, and I believe that it has better coatings than the first one. Arnold Pål Jensen schrieb: > The A 50/1.2 is the most exquisitly finished Pentax lens of the 70-80's and its built quality is unmatched > from any manufacturers; a Leica 50mm looks cheap in comparison. I've taken an A 50/1.2 apart and theres not a single piece of plastic on it. Lenses simply doesn't come better built than this. The optical quality is another issue though. Anyway, some may prefer the K series cosmetics. I don't. Whats more, eg. the K 50/1.4 and the M 50/1.4 looks like cheap toys compared to the A 50/1.2. - 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 . - 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 .
