The K 35mm f3.5, (a bitch to focus in dim light even on the view finders
it was designed for), extremely sharp with creamy bokeh. The K version
of the 135mm f3.5 very sharp a bit bulky, (twice as long as the M
version), but available for less than 50 bucks. The M200mm f4.0 also a
bargain but also a very good lens. These were all from Pentax's second
or third tier of lenses but Pentax generally saved money on speed but
optical quality was always top notch.
On 2/13/2012 8:01 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote:
On 2/9/2012 2:02 PM, John Celio wrote:
I have an A 50mm 1.2 sitting around collecting dust. I don't have good
enough vision to focus manually with my K-5, and I don't trust the
focus indicator, so I rarely use the lens. After yesterday's
discussions of future lenses from Pentax and my discovery of how much
it goes for on eBay, I'm considering selling it to pay for future
purchases.
I'd like to put it to work a little before I make up my mind, but am
running short on inspiration lately, so I thought I'd post an informal
survey:
What would you do with a 50 1.2?
John
I would cherish the thing, personally. I've been in love with my K
50/1.4 since I got it.
I've been hoping to stumble upon a 50/1.2 in a bargain bin or find one
with cosmetic flaws that someone would be willing to let go of on the
cheap. But alas, it ain't happenin'.
Which raises a question: Are there any really stellar manual primes
that go for paltry sums along the lines of the M 50/2? Maybe a
3rd-party manufactured gem that's a total steal? I really care far
less about auto-focus and aperture contacts than I do about the optics
themselves. Give me a sharp lens with nice bokeh, in ugly condition or
otherwise -- as long as I can take nice photos with it, I'm happy.
-- Walt
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Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a
lengthily search.
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