for its size and light weight, it doesn't,
to my eye, have any particularly outstanding optical
characteristics.
Yes, Shel, I personally would agree. However, I was just hoping to
get some of the as-yet-unheard-from 50/1.7 fans involved in the
discussion. After all, a thread on Pentax's Best 50mm
I recommend the A50/2.8 macro for 50mm close up.
Regards,
Bob...
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Peter,
I didn't know that ... might be worthwhile using the 50/1.7 for some
closeup work then. Thanks!
From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The M 1.7 is a bit sharper in the corners
was just hoping to
get some of the as-yet-unheard-from 50/1.7 fans
involved in the
discussion. After all, a thread on Pentax's Best
50mm Lens would
theoretically be relevant to almost any PDML
member - g.
__
Do you Yahoo!?
The all-new
Since I don't have one, I can't use it. I've the A100/2.8 macro, however,
there are times when I may not want to use a flat field lens. Thanks for
the suggestion and for jumping in.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I recommend the A50/2.8 macro for 50mm close
in the
discussion. After all, a thread on Pentax's Best
50mm Lens would
theoretically be relevant to almost any PDML
member - g.
__
Do you Yahoo!?
The all-new My Yahoo! - What will yours do?
http://my.yahoo.com
I recommend the A50/2.8 macro for 50mm close up.
Since I don't have one, I can't use it. I've the A100/2.8 macro,
however
I have both the A 50/2.8 Macro and the A 100/2.8 Macro, and, while I
would prefer the 100 for most of my macro shooting, the 50 is just
so compact, and so lightweight,
,
to my eye, have any particularly outstanding
optical
characteristics.
Yes, Shel, I personally would agree. However, I
was just hoping to
get some of the as-yet-unheard-from 50/1.7
fans
involved in the
discussion. After all, a thread on Pentax's
Best
50mm Lens would
I agree. I mentioned the A50/2.8 because the Q was about 50mm lenses.
Regards,
Bob...
From: Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I recommend the A50/2.8 macro for 50mm close up.
Since I don't have one, I can't use it. I've the A100/2.8 macro,
however
I have both the A 50/2.8 Macro and the A 100/2.8 Macro,
I don't doubt it but I got the bellows cheap and of the non macro 50mms
the 1.7 is the recommended
lens. If I ever have the money I'll be looking for a bellows 100mm as well.
Bob Blakely wrote:
I recommend the A50/2.8 macro for 50mm close up.
Regards,
Bob...
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL
On 28 Nov 2004 at 13:13, Fred wrote:
I have both the A 50/2.8 Macro and the A 100/2.8 Macro, and, while I
would prefer the 100 for most of my macro shooting, the 50 is just
so compact, and so lightweight, and so easy to carry, and such a joy
to use, too, that it sometimes gets the nod when
search ebay? (hint...)
best,
mishka
On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 09:15:58 -0800 (PST), Steve Pearson
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I would LOVE to have a K85/1.8! Anyone know where I
can find one???
Thanks,
I actually caught the hint earlier, but did not want
to draw too much attention to it. I'll stay out of it
for now anyways.
--- Mishka [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
search ebay? (hint...)
best,
mishka
On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 09:15:58 -0800 (PST), Steve
Pearson
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
I only have one?
Jens Bladt
-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sendt: 26. november 2004 10:34
Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
The best one is the one you own.
I only modify things cuz companies don't make what I want in the first
place.
Several years ago, I learnt to sew for the very same reason.
Hmm, how about a nice quilted camera bag ? G
Cheers,
Cotty
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On 26/11/04, Don Sanderson, discombobulated, unleashed:
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Please mail with $2.00 for postage and handling to:
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Any of the manual focus 50/1.7's. I love the 50/1.4 but I have
never had one that was quite as good as a 1.7 at the same f-stop.
I'm surprised that we didn't hear more from the lovers of the f/1.7
versions, of which there are a few here on the PDML - I would have
guessed that this thread
Hi Fred ...
While I like my lenses (otherwise I wouldn't have them), and especially
like the 1.7 for its size and light weight, it doesn't, to my eye, have any
particularly outstanding optical characteristics. By outstanding I don't
mean great, just some characteristic that's unique, or special,
-unheard-from 50/1.7 fans involved in the
discussion. After all, a thread on Pentax's Best 50mm Lens would
theoretically be relevant to almost any PDML member - g.
Fred
any particularly outstanding optical
characteristics.
Yes, Shel, I personally would agree. However, I was just hoping to
get some of the as-yet-unheard-from 50/1.7 fans involved in the
discussion. After all, a thread on Pentax's Best 50mm Lens would
theoretically be relevant to almost any
,
to my eye, have any particularly outstanding optical
characteristics.
Yes, Shel, I personally would agree. However, I was just hoping to
get some of the as-yet-unheard-from 50/1.7 fans involved in the
discussion. After all, a thread on Pentax's Best 50mm Lens would
theoretically
but with all those PDMLers who have converted to, or now primarily
use, the istd and similar cameras, it's not surprising that the
ubiquitous 50mm lens has fallen somewhat from favor.
This is perhaps true.
And hasn't Pentax dropped the 1.7 in the autofocus variations?
Gee, I think that
for its size and light weight, it doesn't,
to my eye, have any particularly outstanding optical
characteristics.
Yes, Shel, I personally would agree. However, I was just hoping to
get some of the as-yet-unheard-from 50/1.7 fans involved in the
discussion. After all, a thread on Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
my A 1.7 is my most used lens. most favorite to.
i have no idea why people complain about its build quality --
i find it quite good and smooth.
and sharp too.
and because it's quite a bit lighter, i use it more than 1.4, together with
MX (not optio -- the real one)
best,
mishka
On Sat, 27 Nov
They do, but delivery is delayed since they don't roll very well...
Cotty wrote:
On 26/11/04, Don Sanderson, discombobulated, unleashed:
This certificate entitles the bearer to:
One(1) official, licensed, patented and copy righted
*ROUND TUIT
Please mail
, I personally would agree. However, I was just hoping to
get some of the as-yet-unheard-from 50/1.7 fans involved in the
discussion. After all, a thread on Pentax's Best 50mm Lens would
theoretically be relevant to almost any PDML member - g.
Fred
--
I can understand why mankind hasn't given
-purpose portrait lens (assuming that APS-sized sensors
remain the norm, although I hope not), there'll still be a few of us
old codgers that'll be willing to beat the Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
discussion into the ground once more...
Fred
The M 1.7 is a bit sharper in the corners than the m 2.0 and is
the recommended lens, due to superior flatness of field, over the
50 f 1.4's when using a bellows. I got rid of the only SMCP M 50
2.0 I ever owned after comparing the results to the SMCP-M. 50
1.7.
Yes, I don't think even
Hi Peter,
I didn't know that ... might be worthwhile using the 50/1.7 for some
closeup work then. Thanks!
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The M 1.7 is a bit sharper in the corners than the m 2.0 and is the
recommended lens, due to superior flatness of
I'm surprised that we didn't hear more from the lovers of the
f/1.7 versions, of which there are a few here on the PDML - I
would have guessed that this thread (emphasizing optics and
not aperture ring notchiness - g) would have brought 'em
out of the woodwork
Oh, I love my A 1.7,
Quoting Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
but with all those PDMLers who have converted to, or now primarily
use, the istd and similar cameras, it's not surprising that the
ubiquitous 50mm lens has fallen somewhat from favor.
This is perhaps true.
And hasn't Pentax dropped the 1.7 in the
Quoting Mishka [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
my A 1.7 is my most used lens. most favorite to.
i have no idea why people complain about its build quality --
i find it quite good and smooth.
and sharp too.
and because it's quite a bit lighter, i use it more than 1.4, together
with
MX (not optio -- the
i guess i've been lucky.
my other 50s are A 1.2, A 1.4 and M 1.4 (which is now for sale).
i like them all.
best,
mishka
On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 12:32:52 -0600, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I had one of those -- A 50/1.7 -- its aperture ring was stuck when I got it,
and after repair it worked OK for a
On 27 Nov 2004 at 10:51, Mishka wrote:
my A 1.7 is my most used lens. most favorite to.
i have no idea why people complain about its build quality --
i find it quite good and smooth.
If you use it as an aperture priority lens off the A setting and have a finer
lens to compare it to you'll
i have never used it on A setting (my two bodies are MX and LX).
oh, the lens is four years old, i bought it as a demo (basically, new)
from Adorama for $50. i think that was the best $50 spent on any
photo gear i have.
best,
mishka
On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 08:18:56 +1000, Rob Studdert [EMAIL
On 27 Nov 2004 at 16:48, Mishka wrote:
i have never used it on A setting (my two bodies are MX and LX).
oh, the lens is four years old, i bought it as a demo (basically, new)
from Adorama for $50. i think that was the best $50 spent on any
photo gear i have.
I've still got one A50/1.7 and
I've still got one A50/1.7 and out of the four I've owned at various stages
none have been spectacular build wise.
Rob Studdert
Can you make your way along these?
Andre
The leaf springs that push the A button out will
fall off the lens and foul the aperture ring
movement. I've repaired it on
ok, i've gotthe general idea.
i guess i'll just throw mine in a trash can, before it's too late...
best,
mishka
On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 18:00:47 -0500, Andre Langevin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've still got one A50/1.7 and out of the four I've owned at various stages
none have been spectacular
]
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
ok, i've gotthe general idea.
i guess i'll just throw mine in a trash can, before it's too late...
best,
mishka
On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 18:00:47 -0500, Andre Langevin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've still got one A50/1.7 and out of the four I've owned
On 27 Nov 2004 at 19:07, Mishka wrote:
ok, i've gotthe general idea.
i guess i'll just throw mine in a trash can, before it's too late...
No no don't do that, save it to use as a glorified lens cap for you next ebay K
body sale, they'll never know.
Rob Studdert
HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
Tel
On 27 Nov 2004 at 18:15, Don Sanderson wrote:
You have my address, just send it to me for a proper burial. ;-)
At least the A50/2 and A50/1.7s are a great source of lens mount screws, oh and
maybe a resonable DIY loupe.
Rob Studdert
HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
Tel +61-2-9554-4110
UTC(GMT) +10
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
ok, i've gotthe general idea.
i guess i'll just throw mine in a trash can, before it's too late...
best,
mishka
On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 18:00:47 -0500, Andre Langevin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've still got one A50/1.7
Your welcome.
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Hi Peter,
I didn't know that ... might be worthwhile using the 50/1.7 for some
closeup work then. Thanks!
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The M 1.7 is a bit sharper in the corners than the m 2.0 and is the
.
Don
-Original Message-
From: Mishka [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2004 6:08 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
ok, i've gotthe general idea.
i guess i'll just throw mine in a trash can, before it's too late...
best,
mishka
On Sat, 27
That should be you're welcome. Damn spell checker.
Peter J. Alling wrote:
Your welcome.
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Hi Peter,
I didn't know that ... might be worthwhile using the 50/1.7 for some
closeup work then. Thanks!
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The M
nope, that the special relativity.
On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 22:11:51 -0500, Peter J. Alling
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I thought that the general relativity theory was that my relatives
generally drop by when they know there'll be free beer.
Quoting Mishka [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
i cannot possibly endanger my fellow pdml-er.
btw, compared to nikon ais 50/1.8, A1.7 feels silky smooth and
built as a tank. everything is relative (i believe that's the essence of
the general relativity theory)
Mishka probably lucked out and bought one
- Original Message -
From: Peter J. Alling
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
I thought that the general relativity theory was that my relatives
generally drop by when they know there'll be free beer.
General Relativity is when people you don't know become your
relatives when you
The best one is the one you own.
: Sylwester Pietrzyk
Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is
considered to be the best in terms of image quality?
You may find interesting this:
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/sm-02-11-24.shtml
I like the last sentence the best: Remember
Who said I only have one?
Jens Bladt
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sendt: 26. november 2004 10:34
Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
The best one is the one you own.
they are sweet, too bad the days of solid brass are gone :(
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
- Original Message -
From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 7:35 AM
Subject: RE: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
I love the looks and shape
Does anyone know if it's possible to get a brighter focusing screen (maybe
even split image) installed in a Spottie or Spottie F?
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
they are sweet, too bad the days of solid brass are gone
:49 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
they are sweet, too bad the days of solid brass are gone :(
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
- Original Message -
From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 7:35 AM
Hi JC, good point!
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
- Original Message -
From: J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 8:01 AM
Subject: RE: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
The days of new brass lenses may be gone but
the M42 Takumars
Lens
they are sweet, too bad the days of solid brass are gone :(
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
- Original Message -
From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 7:35 AM
Subject: RE: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
I love the looks and shape (Leica
. november 2004 10:34
Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
The best one is the one you own.
--
I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war.
During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings
and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned
Probably, but at what cost.
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Does anyone know if it's possible to get a brighter focusing screen (maybe
even split image) installed in a Spottie or Spottie F?
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
they are sweet
...
JCO
-Original Message-
From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 10:57 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: Steve Larson
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Does anyone know if it's possible to get a brighter focusing screen
(maybe even split image) installed
Friday, November 26, 2004, 4:57:15 PM, Shel wrote:
SB Does anyone know if it's possible to get a brighter focusing screen (maybe
SB even split image) installed in a Spottie or Spottie F?
I think it's possible. Actually, I did so in my SP 1000. The assembly
would be probably the same.
I tried
]
Sendt: 26. november 2004 10:34
Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
The best one is the one you own.
Hi Paul ...
I know about the split image screen, however, my main interest is in a
brighter screen, and a brighter split image screen would be super. Thanks!
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]
There was an optional split image screen for Spotmatics, but it
I've got about seven or eight
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 11/26/2004 8:26:02 AM
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think
he has at least a hundred.
://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sendt: 26. november 2004 10:34
Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
The best one is the one you own.
--
I can understand why mankind hasn't given up
, 2004 10:34 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think
he has at least a hundred.
Jens Bladt wrote:
Who said I only have one?
Jens Bladt
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://hjem.get2net.dk
Because you can :))
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
Don said:
Don (Asking himself why he still wants MORE?)
Peter J. Alling mused:
All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think
he has at least a hundred.
I've only got three; the A50/f1.7 I've had for ages (I believe I got
it in 1983 when I bought my Super Program), the A50/f1.4 I picked up
through rec.photo.marketplace
AM
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think
he has at least a hundred.
Jens Bladt wrote:
Who said I only have one?
Jens Bladt
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
-Oprindelig meddelelse
Quoting Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think
he has at least a hundred.
Three of them here -- M50/1.4, M50/2, F50/1.7
(Two were bought on purpose, the other came with an ME Super from a pawnshop
several years ago.)
ERNR
Well I started it so I might as well contribute.
m42
Super Tak. 1.8,
SMC Tak 1.8 x 2 (So they're 55's close enough I guess.)
SMC Tak 1.4
K mount
SMCP 1.8 (see note above.)
SMCP-M 1.4 x 2
That makes 7 so I guess I'm a piker by comparison to some on this list.
I almost never use them since I find
Gee, what kind of PDMLer are you if you've not run at least some sort of
comparison test? Sheesh! The audacity of some people. At least put 'em
side by side and photograph them LOL
Shel
[Original Message]
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Three of them here -- M50/1.4, M50/2, F50/1.7
ERNR
who
It's a fine lens ... got one a few months ago and initially wasn't too
happy with it, but after some use and closer examination of the photos and
scans, have been very pleased. It'll be great on the istD(s), and works
pretty well as a wider portrait lens on a 35mm slr as well. Plus, the
AOV
On 26 Nov 2004 at 11:30, Don Sanderson wrote:
Last count was:
3 Pentax M (One ea. 2,1.7,1.4)
3 Penatx A (One ea. 2,1.7,1.4)
1 Pentax KAF (1.7)
3 Pentax SM
3 Other brand K/KA
2 Other brand SM
I used to be like you, I had 4 x A50/1.2 and a K at one stage, I'm now back to
a far more
On 25/11/04, Steve Larson, discombobulated, unleashed:
Hey Cotty :)) How ya be?
Never the same since you coerced me into bastardising a l'il ol' AF280T !
Where will it end?
Cheers,
Cotty
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||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com
On 26/11/04, Peter J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed:
All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think
he has at least a hundred.
I once bought a Tak 55 as an experiment. I have a K50 1.2 that I have
transformed into an EOS-K 50 mm 1.2 buit am selling it soon. When I
, 2004 1:28 PM
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
On 25/11/04, Steve Larson, discombobulated, unleashed:
Hey Cotty :)) How ya be?
Never the same since you coerced me into bastardising a l'il ol' AF280T !
Where will it end?
Cheers,
Cotty
___/\__
|| (O) | People
On 26/11/04, Steve Larson, discombobulated, unleashed:
*evil laugh* You can always just send that lil old flash to me, and pretend
it never happened. :)) Naw, we like your Frankenquipment.
Well actually a listmember bought it from me a few years ago - he wanted
to remain anonymous but for the
Quoting Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Gee, what kind of PDMLer are you if you've not run at least some sort of
comparison test? Sheesh! The audacity of some people. At least put 'em
side by side and photograph them LOL
Shel
I guess I could do *that*. Just for you. If I get a round
Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
I only modify things cuz companies don't make what I want in the first
place.
Several years ago, I learnt to sew for the very same reason.
ERNR
still unfashionable, but lazier
Round to recieve the proper Tuit)
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 5:26 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Quoting Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Gee, what kind of PDMLer are you
Quoting Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is
considered to be the best in terms of image quality?
Oh boy - you're not going to get agreement here on this one - g.
For the record, my choice is the A 50/1.4.
Fred
I agree with Fred --
Steve Pearson wrote on 25.11.04 4:57:
Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is
considered to be the best in terms of image quality?
You may find interesting this:
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/sm-02-11-24.shtml
--
Best Regards
Sylwek
The UK magazine Amateur Photographer is currently running a Leica special and
in it they review the new 50mm f1.4 ASPH lens for the rangefinder cameras. In
the lengthy review it is mentioned that the Japanese go for high contrast
whereas Leica engineer subtle gradation at the expense of
I've used the M and the K 50/1.4. I prefer the K but only because the
build quality seems better. The optical performance of both is
excellent. I think that's true of all the Pentax 50mm lenses. Despite
what might be said here, I doubt that anyone could tell the difference
between them in
Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is
considered to be the best in terms of image quality?
You may find interesting this:
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/sm-02-11-24.shtml
I like the last sentence the best: Remember, too, that obsessing
about lenses just isn't
Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is considered to
be the best in terms of image quality?
Oh boy - you're not going to get agreement here on this one - g.
For the record, my choice is the A 50/1.4.
Why? What are the characteristics of that lens that makes you
feel it's got
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
The UK magazine Amateur Photographer is currently running a Leica
special and in it they review the new 50mm f1.4 ASPH lens for the
rangefinder cameras. In the lengthy review it is mentioned
Message -
From: Steve Pearson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Pentax Discussion Board [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 7:57 PM
Subject: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Hi all,
Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is
considered to be the best in terms of image quality
]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 4:33 AM
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Hello,
I'm sort of a luddite because the latest version I own is the
A50/1.4. If I were to keep just one it would be the Super-
Multi-Coated Takumar 50/1.4 for overall sharpness, contrast
The optical performance of both is excellent. I think that's true
of all the Pentax 50mm lenses. Despite what might be said here, I
doubt that anyone could tell the difference between them in terms
of results.
I'd say that's probably generally true.
However, the 1.2 is very expensive and
I love em all ;)
And you can't have too many 50's, right? vbg
Fred (guilty as charged)
Hehe, so true!
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
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To: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 4:43 AM
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
I love em all ;)
And you can't have too many 50's, right
Hi Fred,
The 1.2 is king for low-light focusing. I feel it sharpens up
very nicely at f4.
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
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From: Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The 50/1.2 is worth it if you do sometimes need the speed (not just
for low-light exposures but also
Paul Stenquist wrote:
I've used the M and the K 50/1.4. I prefer the K but only because the
build quality seems better. The optical performance of both is
excellent. I think that's true of all the Pentax 50mm lenses. Despite
what might be said here, I doubt that anyone could tell the
Interesting chart. The differences are probably imperceptible in most
cases, although the 1.4 A clearly outperformed the 1.4 M. I would like
to see how the 1.4 K and FA would do. Of course, this is just
resolution and doesn't include other factors.
On Nov 25, 2004, at 7:27 AM, Fred wrote:
, at 7:26 AM, William Robb wrote:
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Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
The UK magazine Amateur Photographer is currently running a Leica
special and in it they review the new 50mm f1.4 ASPH lens for the
rangefinder cameras. In the lengthy review
Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is considered to be
the best in terms of image quality?
And then, if we throw 50mm macro lenses into the mix, there may be
additional thoughts (on this 50mm sub-category). My personal
opinions:
The F 50/2.8 (and I understand the FA is the same)
Thanks Sylwester for that link. That was very
interesting reading!
--- Sylwester Pietrzyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Steve Pearson wrote on 25.11.04 4:57:
Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is
considered to be the best in terms of image
quality?
You may find interesting
On 25/11/04, Steve Larson, discombobulated, unleashed:
Hello,
Yo Stevo!
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Sendt: 25. november 2004 04:58
Til: Pentax Discussion Board
Emne: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Hi all,
Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax
Any of the manual focus 50/1.7's. I love the 50/1.4 but I have never had one
that was quite as good as a 1.7 at the same f-stop. I have never used an
autofocus version of those, so can not comment on them.
graywolf
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