They probably mean the second series 50/1.2 with the M style lettering. You're right, it's not an M lens but the lettering around the front element was changed to match that of the M series lenses. The only other difference I could see was that the coating on the later lens is noticeably bluer than the original. Of course that could just be a quirk of the two lenses that I own.
Paul Ewins Melbourne, Australia -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J. C. O'Connell Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 9:12 AM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: value of K50/1.2 ? There is no such thing as an m-series 50mm F1.2 lens, only K & A series were made. It was too big to qualify as an "M" size lens I guess. jco -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Hamilton Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 7:02 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: re: value of K50/1.2 ? On 23-Jun-07, at 9:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I've an opportunity to buy a K50/1.2 lens, supposedly good condition. > Was thinking it might be nice to experiment with. > > What do these go for? Need to make a fair offer. > > Godfrey KEH has two available in M series - an EXC condition one for $399, and a BGN condition one for $299. Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
