On 17/09/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I had both at the same time. I don't recall that the A50/1.4 was > substantially smaller than the FA50/1.4, or any lighter. Personally, > I prefer the FA model, but the A model was a fine lens too.
It definitely felt larger to use, having to move further forward to access the focus ring may have made it feel larger than it actually is. In any case I had both and I ended up keeping the FA when I rationalized my collection, see my 50's before the sell off (the two lenses in question are at the front): http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio/temp/IMGP18869.jpg Only six remain ;-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
