Barry Rice replied to me as follows: > >> Is the M 50/1.4 lens is comparable to the FA 50/1.4? My old M50/1.4 is > >> starting to die, and I'm thinking it's time for a replacement. I usually > > >If you're using it reversed then you must be using it wide open. How is the > >lens failing so that it can't be used for that purpose? You don't have to > >use the focusing helix and you don't need the aperture mechanism. > > Hey Tom, > > Something is loose inside the lens. But more importantly, the filter thread > got some minor damage so threading my adapter onto the front to stack the > lens is getting really difficult.
That lens is stone cold dead. It is deceased. > I was thinking about getting a replacement > M50/1.4, but I'm thinking that spending the extra bucks to get a FA50/1.4 > might be sensible for my lovely wife who should use an autofocus lens more > than the does. That's a tough decision. Is there any chance you could convince your wife that the lens is a present for her? (In other words, is she both lovely and dumb?) > > I just....I just don't like the looks of the FA lenses with the little > windows. It's okay Barry. No one will make fun of your little windows (much). > I'm so conflicted. Maybe I should buy a whole mess of them, like most of you > on this list! You will eventually. The question is when. Good luck with your decision. Tom Reese
