I got to shoot one of the FA 50mm macro lenses for a day a few years ago. I took some flower photos at my grandfather's garden and made him a 12x18 print of my favorite shot. The detail was amazing. I was no where near full macro, maybe 18 inches, and every little detail in the flower and it's stalk were clear. Everyone who sees his copy hanging on his wall wants their own copy. It now hangs on several walls. I take no credit for the quality of this photo, I am not usually a nature photographer, all credit goes to this lens (and Fuji Reala film).
The lens has a dampening switch on it so when you use it in manual focus it feels like a manual focus lens. It is a bit large for a 50mm, probably twice the length of your 1.7 or 1.4 and has a metal barrel so it is a little heavy for a 50mm as well. I think it is worth the size and weight for a lens so sharp and versatile. Just my two cents worth. Dave -----Original Message----- From: Łukasz Kacperczyk [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 5:38 PM To: pdml Subject: FA 50/2.8 Macro Hi there, I have an opportunity to buy this lens in ex + condition for the equivalent of $188. Is this a good price? And another question - I love 50/55mm lenses. Really liked my M 50/1.7, was very fond of the FA 50/1.4, and now I'm a proud (and happy) owner of one K 55/1.8 and one K 50/1.4. But... Always willing to try something new, I thought I'd a macro 50mm a shot this time. Since I lost an A 50/2.8 auction on ebay last night, I thought maybe the FA 50/2.8 would be a good choice, since I have one available locally. How bulky is this lens compared to e.g. a K 50/1.4? Subjectively speaking - I know their dimentions. How is the manual focus? I love the feel of manual lenses, but can live with what my FA 35/2 can offer. I'll use this lens (i.e. the FA 50/2.8) on a MX. I'm not that much of a "macro-shooter", but would like the ability to close focus to 0,19m. Anything else I should know? TIA. Regards, Łukasz [EMAIL PROTECTED] =================================== www.fotopolis.pl =================================== internetowy magazyn o fotografii
