Thanks,
I actually caught the hint earlier, but did not want
to draw too much attention to it. I'll stay out of it
for now anyways.
--- Mishka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> search ebay? (hint...)
>
> best,
> mishka
>
>
> On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 09:15:58 -0800 (PST), Steve
> Pearson
> <[EMAIL
search ebay? (hint...)
best,
mishka
On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 09:15:58 -0800 (PST), Steve Pearson
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I would LOVE to have a K85/1.8! Anyone know where I
> can find one???
On 28 Nov 2004 at 13:13, Fred wrote:
> I have both the A 50/2.8 Macro and the A 100/2.8 Macro, and, while I
> would prefer the 100 for most of my macro shooting, the 50 is just
> so compact, and so lightweight, and so easy to carry, and such a joy
> to use, too, that it sometimes gets the nod when
I don't doubt it but I got the bellows cheap and of the non macro 50mms
the 1.7 is the recommended
lens. If I ever have the money I'll be looking for a bellows 100mm as well.
Bob Blakely wrote:
I recommend the A50/2.8 macro for 50mm close up.
Regards,
Bob...
From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTEC
I agree. I mentioned the A50/2.8 because the Q was about 50mm lenses.
Regards,
Bob...
From: "Fred" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I recommend the A50/2.8 macro for 50mm close up.
Since I don't have one, I can't use it. I've the A100/2.8 macro,
however
I have both the A 50/2.8 Macro and the A 100/2.8 Macro,
t;> Regards,
> >> Bob...
> >>
> >> From: "Fred" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >>
> >>
> >>>> While I like my lenses (otherwise I wouldn't
> have
> >> them), an
>> I recommend the A50/2.8 macro for 50mm close up.
> Since I don't have one, I can't use it. I've the A100/2.8 macro,
> however
I have both the A 50/2.8 Macro and the A 100/2.8 Macro, and, while I
would prefer the 100 for most of my macro shooting, the 50 is just
so compact, and so lightweight,
wever, I
was just hoping to
get some of the "as-yet-unheard-from" 50/1.7 fans
involved in the
discussion. After all, a thread on "Pentax's Best
50mm Lens" would
theoretically be relevant to almost any PDML
member - .
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Since I don't have one, I can't use it. I've the A100/2.8 macro, however,
there are times when I may not want to use a "flat field" lens. Thanks for
the suggestion and for jumping in.
Shel
> [Original Message]
> From: Bob Blakely <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> I recommend the A50/2.8 macro for 50mm
them), and
> >> especially like the 1.7 for its size and light
> weight, it doesn't,
> >> to my eye, have any particularly outstanding
> optical
> >> characteristics.
> >
> > Yes, Shel, I personally would agree. However, I
> was
I recommend the A50/2.8 macro for 50mm close up.
Regards,
Bob...
From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi Peter,
I didn't know that ... might be worthwhile using the 50/1.7 for some
closeup work then. Thanks!
From: Peter J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
The M 1.7 is a bit sharper in the corner
m" 50/1.7 fans involved in the
discussion. After all, a thread on "Pentax's Best 50mm Lens" would
theoretically be relevant to almost any PDML member - .
- Original Message -
From: "Peter J. Alling"
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
I thought that the general relativity theory was that my relatives
generally drop by when they know there'll be free beer.
General Relativity is when people you don't know become
Quoting Mishka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> i cannot possibly endanger my fellow pdml-er.
>
> btw, compared to nikon ais 50/1.8, A1.7 feels silky smooth and
> built as a tank. everything is relative (i believe that's the essence of
> the general relativity theory)
Mishka probably lucked out and bought
nope, that the special relativity.
On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 22:11:51 -0500, Peter J. Alling
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I thought that the general relativity theory was that my relatives
> generally drop by when they know there'll be free beer.
That should be you're welcome. Damn spell checker.
Peter J. Alling wrote:
Your welcome.
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Hi Peter,
I didn't know that ... might be worthwhile using the 50/1.7 for some
closeup work then. Thanks!
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Peter J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
The M
eel pretty junky.
Don
-Original Message-
From: Mishka [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2004 6:08 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
ok, i've gotthe general idea.
i guess i'll just throw mine in a trash can, before it's
Your welcome.
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Hi Peter,
I didn't know that ... might be worthwhile using the 50/1.7 for some
closeup work then. Thanks!
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Peter J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
The M 1.7 is a bit sharper in the corners than the m 2.0 and is the
recommen
:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2004 6:08 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
> >
> >
> > ok, i've gotthe general idea.
> > i guess i'll just throw mine in a trash can, before it's
On 27 Nov 2004 at 18:15, Don Sanderson wrote:
> You have my address, just send it to me for a proper burial. ;-)
At least the A50/2 and A50/1.7s are a great source of lens mount screws, oh and
maybe a resonable DIY loupe.
Rob Studdert
HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
Tel +61-2-9554-4110
UTC(GMT) +10 Hour
On 27 Nov 2004 at 19:07, Mishka wrote:
> ok, i've gotthe general idea.
> i guess i'll just throw mine in a trash can, before it's too late...
No no don't do that, save it to use as a glorified lens cap for you next ebay K
body sale, they'll never know.
Rob Studdert
HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
Tel +61-
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> Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
>
>
> ok, i've gotthe general idea.
> i guess i'll just throw mine in a trash can, before it's too late...
>
> best,
> mishka
>
>
> On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 18:00:47 -0500, Andre Langevin
> &
ok, i've gotthe general idea.
i guess i'll just throw mine in a trash can, before it's too late...
best,
mishka
On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 18:00:47 -0500, Andre Langevin
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >I've still got one A50/1.7 and out of the four I've owned at various stages
> >none have been spectacul
I've still got one A50/1.7 and out of the four I've owned at various stages
none have been spectacular build wise.
Rob Studdert
Can you make your way along these?
Andre
The leaf springs that push the A button out will
fall off the lens and foul the aperture ring
movement. I've repaired it on the
On 27 Nov 2004 at 16:48, Mishka wrote:
> i have never used it on "A" setting (my two bodies are MX and LX).
> oh, the lens is four years old, i bought it as a "demo" (basically, new)
> from Adorama for $50. i think that was the best $50 spent on any
> photo gear i have.
>
I've still got one A50/
i have never used it on "A" setting (my two bodies are MX and LX).
oh, the lens is four years old, i bought it as a "demo" (basically, new)
from Adorama for $50. i think that was the best $50 spent on any
photo gear i have.
best,
mishka
On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 08:18:56 +1000, Rob Studdert <[EMAIL PR
On 27 Nov 2004 at 10:51, Mishka wrote:
> my "A 1.7" is my most used lens. most favorite to.
> i have no idea why people complain about its build quality --
> i find it quite good and smooth.
If you use it as an aperture priority lens off the "A" setting and have a finer
lens to compare it to you
i guess i've been lucky.
my other 50s are A 1.2, A 1.4 and M 1.4 (which is now for sale).
i like them all.
best,
mishka
On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 12:32:52 -0600, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> I had one of those -- A 50/1.7 -- its aperture ring was stuck when I got it,
> and after repair it worked OK for a whi
Quoting Mishka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> my "A 1.7" is my most used lens. most favorite to.
> i have no idea why people complain about its build quality --
> i find it quite good and smooth.
> and sharp too.
> and because it's quite a bit lighter, i use it more than 1.4, together
> with
> MX (not opt
Quoting Fred <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> > but with all those PDMLers who have converted to, or now primarily
> > use, the istd and similar cameras, it's not surprising that the
> > ubiquitous 50mm lens has fallen somewhat from favor.
>
> This is perhaps true.
>
> > And hasn't Pentax dropped the 1.7
> I'm surprised that we didn't hear more from the lovers of the
> f/1.7 versions, of which there are a few here on the PDML - I
> would have guessed that this thread (emphasizing optics and
> not aperture ring "notchiness" - ) would have brought 'em
> out of the woodwork
Oh, I love my A 1.
Hi Peter,
I didn't know that ... might be worthwhile using the 50/1.7 for some
closeup work then. Thanks!
Shel
> [Original Message]
> From: Peter J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> The M 1.7 is a bit sharper in the corners than the m 2.0 and is the
> recommended lens, due to superior flatness
> The M 1.7 is a bit sharper in the corners than the m 2.0 and is
> the recommended lens, due to superior flatness of field, over the
> 50 f 1.4's when using a bellows. I got rid of the only SMCP M 50
> 2.0 I ever owned after comparing the results to the SMCP-M. 50
> 1.7.
Yes, I don't think even
t
a special-purpose portrait lens (assuming that APS-sized sensors
remain the norm, although I hope not), there'll still be a few of us
old codgers that'll be willing to beat the "Pentax's Best 50mm Lens"
discussion into the ground once more...
Fred
Yes, Shel, I personally would agree. However, I was just hoping to
get some of the "as-yet-unheard-from" 50/1.7 fans involved in the
discussion. After all, a thread on "Pentax's Best 50mm Lens" would
theoretically be relevant to almost any PDML member - .
Fred
They do, but delivery is delayed since they don't roll very well...
Cotty wrote:
On 26/11/04, Don Sanderson, discombobulated, unleashed:
This certificate entitles the bearer to:
One(1) official, licensed, patented and copy righted
*ROUND TUIT
Please mail w
my "A 1.7" is my most used lens. most favorite to.
i have no idea why people complain about its build quality --
i find it quite good and smooth.
and sharp too.
and because it's quite a bit lighter, i use it more than 1.4, together with
MX (not optio -- the real one)
best,
mishka
On Sat, 27 Nov 2
;t have them), and
especially like the 1.7 for its size and light weight, it doesn't,
to my eye, have any particularly outstanding optical
characteristics.
Yes, Shel, I personally would agree. However, I was just hoping to
get some of the "as-yet-unheard-from" 50/1.7 fans involved i
> but with all those PDMLers who have converted to, or now primarily
> use, the istd and similar cameras, it's not surprising that the
> ubiquitous 50mm lens has fallen somewhat from favor.
This is perhaps true.
> And hasn't Pentax dropped the 1.7 in the autofocus variations?
Gee, I think that t
ree. However, I was just hoping to
> > get some of the "as-yet-unheard-from" 50/1.7 fans involved in the
> > discussion. After all, a thread on "Pentax's Best 50mm Lens" would
> > theoretically be relevant to almost any PDML member - .
> >
> > Fred
> >
>
>
and light weight, it doesn't,
> > to my eye, have any particularly outstanding optical
> > characteristics.
>
> Yes, Shel, I personally would agree. However, I was just hoping to
> get some of the "as-yet-unheard-from" 50/1.7 fans involved in the
> discussi
et some of the "as-yet-unheard-from" 50/1.7 fans involved in the
discussion. After all, a thread on "Pentax's Best 50mm Lens" would
theoretically be relevant to almost any PDML member - .
Fred
Hi Fred ...
While I like my lenses (otherwise I wouldn't have them), and especially
like the 1.7 for its size and light weight, it doesn't, to my eye, have any
particularly outstanding optical characteristics. By outstanding I don't
mean great, just some characteristic that's unique, or special,
> Any of the manual focus 50/1.7's. I love the 50/1.4 but I have
> never had one that was quite as good as a 1.7 at the same f-stop.
I'm surprised that we didn't hear more from the lovers of the f/1.7
versions, of which there are a few here on the PDML - I would have
guessed that this thread (emph
On 26/11/04, Don Sanderson, discombobulated, unleashed:
>This certificate entitles the bearer to:
>One(1) official, licensed, patented and copy righted
>
>*ROUND TUIT
>
>Please mail with $2.00 for postage and handling to:
>The General Tuit Corp.
>123 Doit Tu
>> I only modify things cuz companies don't make what I want in the first
>> place.
>>
>
>Several years ago, I learnt to sew for the very same reason.
Hmm, how about a nice quilted camera bag ?
Cheers,
Cotty
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:
Who said I only have one?
Jens Bladt
-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sendt: 26. november 2004 10:34
Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
The best one is the one you own.
"Round" to recieve the proper Tuit)
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 5:26 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
>
>
> Quoting Shel Belinkoff <[
Quoting Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> I only modify things cuz companies don't make what I want in the first
> place.
>
Several years ago, I learnt to sew for the very same reason.
ERNR
still unfashionable, but lazier
Quoting Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> Gee, what kind of PDMLer are you if you've not run at least some sort of
> comparison test? Sheesh! The audacity of some people. At least put 'em
> side by side and photograph them
>
> Shel
>
I guess I could do *that*. Just for you. If I get a r
On 26/11/04, Steve Larson, discombobulated, unleashed:
>*evil laugh* You can always just send that lil old flash to me, and pretend
>it never happened. :)) Naw, we like your Frankenquipment.
Well actually a listmember bought it from me a few years ago - he wanted
to remain anonymous but for the
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Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 1:28 PM
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
> On 25/11/04, Steve Larson, discombobulated, unleashed:
>
> >Hey Cotty :)) How ya be?
>
> Never the same since you coerced me into bastardising a l'il ol
On 26/11/04, Peter J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed:
>All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think
>he has at least a hundred.
I once bought a Tak 55 as an experiment. I have a K50 1.2 that I have
transformed into an EOS-K 50 mm 1.2 buit am selling it soon. When
On 25/11/04, Steve Larson, discombobulated, unleashed:
>Hey Cotty :)) How ya be?
Never the same since you coerced me into bastardising a l'il ol' AF280T !
Where will it end?
Cheers,
Cotty
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On 26 Nov 2004 at 11:30, Don Sanderson wrote:
> Last count was:
> 3 Pentax M (One ea. 2,1.7,1.4)
> 3 Penatx A (One ea. 2,1.7,1.4)
> 1 Pentax KAF (1.7)
> 3 Pentax SM
> 3 Other brand K/KA
> 2 Other brand SM
I used to be like you, I had 4 x A50/1.2 and a K at one stage, I'm now back to
a far more s
It's a fine lens ... got one a few months ago and initially wasn't too
happy with it, but after some use and closer examination of the photos and
scans, have been very pleased. It'll be great on the istD(s), and works
pretty well as a "wider" portrait lens on a 35mm slr as well. Plus, the
AOV mak
Gee, what kind of PDMLer are you if you've not run at least some sort of
comparison test? Sheesh! The audacity of some people. At least put 'em
side by side and photograph them
Shel
> [Original Message]
> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Three of them here -- M50/1.4, M50/2, F50/1.7
> ERNR
> wh
Well I started it so I might as well contribute.
m42
Super Tak. 1.8,
SMC Tak 1.8 x 2 (So they're 55's close enough I guess.)
SMC Tak 1.4
K mount
SMCP 1.8 (see note above.)
SMCP-M 1.4 x 2
That makes 7 so I guess I'm a piker by comparison to some on this list.
I almost never use them since I find
Quoting "Peter J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think
> he has at least a hundred.
Three of them here -- M50/1.4, M50/2, F50/1.7
(Two were bought on purpose, the other came with an ME Super from a pawnshop
several years ago.)
]>
Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 8:33 AM
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
> All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think
> he has at least a hundred.
>
> Jens Bladt wrote:
>
> >Who said I only have one?
>
Peter J. Alling mused:
>
> All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think
> he has at least a hundred.
I've only got three; the A50/f1.7 I've had for ages (I believe I got
it in 1983 when I bought my Super Program), the A50/f1.4 I picked up
through rec.photo.marketplace
Because you can :))
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
Don said:
> Don (Asking himself why he still wants MORE?)
November 26, 2004 10:34 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
>
>
> All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think
> he has at least a hundred.
>
> Jens Bladt wrote:
>
> >Who said I only have o
>Who said I only have one?
> >
> >Jens Bladt
> >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
> >
> >
> >-Oprindelig meddelelse-
> >Fra: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >Sendt: 26. novemb
I've got about seven or eight
Shel
> [Original Message]
> From: Peter J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: 11/26/2004 8:26:02 AM
> Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
>
> All right how many 50's do we all hav
Hi Paul ...
I know about the split image screen, however, my main interest is in a
brighter screen, and a brighter split image screen would be super. Thanks!
Shel
> [Original Message]
> From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> There was an optional split image screen for Spotmatics, but it
amson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sendt: 26. november 2004 10:34
Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
The best one is the one you own.
Friday, November 26, 2004, 4:57:15 PM, Shel wrote:
SB> Does anyone know if it's possible to get a brighter focusing screen (maybe
SB> even split image) installed in a Spottie or Spottie F?
I think it's possible. Actually, I did so in my SP 1000. The assembly
would be probably the same.
I tried i
...
JCO
-Original Message-
From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 10:57 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: Steve Larson
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Does anyone know if it's possible to get a brighter focusing screen
(maybe even split image)
Probably, but at what cost.
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Does anyone know if it's possible to get a brighter focusing screen (maybe
even split image) installed in a Spottie or Spottie F?
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Steve Larson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50
Sendt: 26. november 2004 10:34
Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
The best one is the one you own.
--
I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war.
During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings
and shoot foreigners - two things that ar
ct: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
they are sweet, too bad the days of solid brass are gone :(
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
- Original Message -
From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 7:35 AM
Subject: RE
Hi JC, good point!
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
- Original Message -
From: "J. C. O'Connell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 8:01 AM
Subject: RE: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
> The days of new bra
:49 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
they are sweet, too bad the days of solid brass are gone :(
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
- Original Message -
From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Fri
Does anyone know if it's possible to get a brighter focusing screen (maybe
even split image) installed in a Spottie or Spottie F?
Shel
> [Original Message]
> From: Steve Larson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
>
> they are sweet, too
they are sweet, too bad the days of solid brass are gone :(
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
- Original Message -
From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 7:35 AM
Subject: RE: Pentax's Best 50mm Le
Who said I only have one?
Jens Bladt
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sendt: 26. november 2004 10:34
Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
The best one is the one you own.
: Sylwester Pietrzyk
Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
>> Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is
>> considered to be the best in terms of image quality?
> You may find interesting this:
> http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/sm-02-11-24.shtml
I like the
The best one is the one you own.
Hey Cotty :)) How ya be?
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
- Original Message -
From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "pentax list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 11:01 AM
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
> On
You can find a full discussion of this here:
http://stans-photography.info/LongComments.html#50%20mm%20Lenses
the home page is here:
http://stans-photography.info/
which can be an invaluable resource
Steve Pearson wrote:
Hi all,
Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is
considered to be the
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Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Steve Pearson wrote on 25.11.04 4:57:
> Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is
> considered to be the best in terms of image quality?
You may find interesting this:
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/sm-02-11-24.shtml
Any of the manual focus 50/1.7's. I love the 50/1.4 but I have never had one
that was quite as good as a 1.7 at the same f-stop. I have never used an
autofocus version of those, so can not comment on them.
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
"Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"
--
27;t there?
Jens Bladt
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http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: Steve Pearson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sendt: 25. november 2004 04:58
Til: Pentax Discussion Board
Emne: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Hi all,
Which of the many 50mm lenses, mad
On 25/11/04, Steve Larson, discombobulated, unleashed:
>Hello,
Yo Stevo!
Cheers,
Cotty
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Thanks Sylwester for that link. That was very
interesting reading!
--- Sylwester Pietrzyk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Steve Pearson wrote on 25.11.04 4:57:
>
> > Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is
> > considered to be the best in terms of image
> quality?
> You may find interes
> Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is considered to be
> the best in terms of image quality?
And then, if we throw 50mm macro lenses into the mix, there may be
additional thoughts (on this 50mm "sub-category"). My personal
opinions:
The F 50/2.8 (and I understand the FA is the same
4, at 7:26 AM, William Robb wrote:
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The UK magazine Amateur Photographer is currently running a Leica
special and in it they review the new 50mm f1.4 ASPH lens for the
rangefinder cameras. In th
Interesting chart. The differences are probably imperceptible in most
cases, although the 1.4 A clearly outperformed the 1.4 M. I would like
to see how the 1.4 K and FA would do. Of course, this is just
resolution and doesn't include other factors.
On Nov 25, 2004, at 7:27 AM, Fred wrote:
Which
Paul Stenquist wrote:
I've used the M and the K 50/1.4. I prefer the K but only because the
build quality seems better. The optical performance of both is
excellent. I think that's true of all the Pentax 50mm lenses. Despite
what might be said here, I doubt that anyone could tell the difference
Hi Fred,
The 1.2 is king for low-light focusing. I feel it sharpens up
very nicely at f4.
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
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> The 50/1.2 is worth it if you do sometimes need the speed (not just
> for low-light exposures but
Hehe, so true!
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
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Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
> > I love em a
> I love em all ;)
And you can't have too many 50's, right?
Fred (guilty as charged)
> The optical performance of both is excellent. I think that's true
> of all the Pentax 50mm lenses. Despite what might be said here, I
> doubt that anyone could tell the difference between them in terms
> of results.
I'd say that's probably generally true.
> However, the 1.2 is very expensive a
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> Hello,
> I'm sort of a luddite because the latest version I own is the
> A50/1.4. If I were to keep just one it would be the Super-
> Multi
nia
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Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 7:57 PM
Subject: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
> Hi all,
>
> Which of the many 50mm lenses
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From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
The UK magazine Amateur Photographer is currently running a Leica
special and in it they review the new 50mm f1.4 ASPH lens for the
rangefinder cameras. In the lengthy review it is mention
>>> Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is considered to
>>> be the best in terms of image quality?
>> Oh boy - you're not going to get agreement here on this one - .
>>
>> For the record, my choice is the A 50/1.4.
> Why? What are the characteristics of that lens that makes you
> fee
>> Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is
>> considered to be the best in terms of image quality?
> You may find interesting this:
> http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/sm-02-11-24.shtml
I like the last sentence the best: "Remember, too, that obsessing
about lenses just isn't ne
I've used the M and the K 50/1.4. I prefer the K but only because the
build quality seems better. The optical performance of both is
excellent. I think that's true of all the Pentax 50mm lenses. Despite
what might be said here, I doubt that anyone could tell the difference
between them in terms
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