> I've noticed on that J Cowell's price index lists the F 50/1.4 as selling > for slightly more than the FA 50/1.4. Is this an aberration in his > statistics, or is the F a better lens?
Better MTF score? F = 4.6, FA = 4.2 according to Photodo. I've noticed some interesting results on Pentax zooms here: http://www.photozone.de/2Equipment/easytxt.htm#Zstd The old FA power zoom seems to be better than newer 28-105's and the 24-90, glad I kept mine :) John ---------- Original Message ----------- From: Tim Sherburne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Pentax Discussion List <pentax-discuss@pdml.net> Sent: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:27:18 -0800 Subject: Re: Pentax 50mm News > I've noticed on that J Cowell's price index lists the F 50/1.4 as selling > for slightly more than the FA 50/1.4. Is this an aberration in his > statistics, or is the F a better lens? I'm guessing construction quality > would be the only difference. I've always understood the > construction of the F series to be weak. > > Tim > > On 1/24/05 13:55, William Robb wrote: > > > > > FWIW, if you come across an FA50/1.4, it is a very nice lens. > > > > William Robb > > > > > > ------- End of Original Message -------
