> 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.
Fred
Define "image quality." There are many characteristics that people look
for. Which are important to you?
Shel
> [Original Message]
> From: Steve Pearson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is
> considered to be the best in terms of image quality?
Why? What are the characteristics of that lens that makes you feel it's
got the best image quality?
Shel
> [Original Message]
> From: Fred <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > 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
Quoting Fred <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> > 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.
>
> Fred
>
>
>
I agree with Fre
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
--
Best Regards
Sylwek
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 mentioned that the Japanese go for high contrast
whereas Leica engineer subtle gradation at the expense of absolute
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
>> 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
>>> 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
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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
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-Coated Takumar 50/1.4 for overall sharpness, contrast,
and by far the best build quality. For best contrast I'd pick
the A50/1.4, but it is the softest of the my 1
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Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
> 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
> 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
> I love em all ;)
And you can't have too many 50's, right?
Fred (guilty as charged)
Hehe, so true!
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
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From: "Fred" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Steve Larson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 4:43 AM
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
> > I love em a
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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From: "Fred" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> The 50/1.2 is worth it if you do sometimes need the speed (not just
> for low-light exposures but
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
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
4, at 7:26 AM, William Robb wrote:
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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 th
> 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
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
On 25/11/04, Steve Larson, discombobulated, unleashed:
>Hello,
Yo Stevo!
Cheers,
Cotty
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That's probably a tuff question. As for MTF tests it must be Pentax-F
1.4/50mm. One of the best 50mm ever made at all.
I have owned several different 50mm Pentax lenses, and I believe my SMC
Pentax FA 1.4/50mm is pretty good.
I guess there was a famous screwmount M42 lens once, wasn't there?
Je
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"
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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
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
Hey Cotty :)) How ya be?
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
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To: "pentax list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 11:01 AM
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
> On
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
Who said I only have one?
Jens Bladt
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http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
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Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
The best one is the one you own.
they are sweet, too bad the days of solid brass are gone :(
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
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To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 7:35 AM
Subject: RE: Pentax's Best 50mm Le
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
: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
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Sent: Fri
Hi JC, good point!
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
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To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 8:01 AM
Subject: RE: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
> The days of new bra
ct: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
they are sweet, too bad the days of solid brass are gone :(
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
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Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 7:35 AM
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Sendt: 26. november 2004 10:34
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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
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
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From: Steve Larson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50
...
JCO
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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)
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
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Sendt: 26. november 2004 10:34
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Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
The best one is the one you own.
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
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
>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
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
Because you can :))
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
Don said:
> Don (Asking himself why he still wants MORE?)
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
]>
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?
>
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.)
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
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
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
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
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 26/11/04, 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
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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&#x
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
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
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
"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 <[
:
Who said I only have one?
Jens Bladt
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Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
The best one is the one you own.
>> 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,
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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
> 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
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,
> 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.
Yes, Shel, I personally would agree. However, I was just hoping to
get some of the "as-yet-
Maybe 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. Just a guess or
maybe the list population is busy digesting turkey and out shopping or
preparing t
t: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
>
>
> Maybe 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. Just a guess or
> maybe the list
> 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
I frequently use my SMC Pentax 50/1.4 with my *istD, It's probably my
most used lens for tabletop shots in the studio. I didn't participate
in this thread, because I figured we had run this topic into the ground
several times in the past. But I'll be happy to add that in addition to
the above m
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
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
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. Still as I said I find myself us
> because I figured we had run this topic into the ground several
> times in the past.
But, that's never stopped us before, so why should it now?
Heck, twenty years from now, when probably most of the PDML members
are using zooms all the time, and, to the rest, a 50mm lens is just
a special-pur
> 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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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'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
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
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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
> &
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-
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
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> > 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
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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
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
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
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.
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
- 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
I have an A50/1.7. I find it to be an excellent lens, sharp and with high
contrast. Though I used it quite a bit in the past, it now resides on a back
shelf in the equipment closet in a sealed Glad bag with a little packet of
silica gel. Of the 50's, I use the A50/1.4 almost exclusively, not tha
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
I would LOVE to have a K85/1.8! Anyone know where I
can find one??? I assume it is as good as the M42
versions? I was thinking of getting the M42 version
and then an adaptor to mount it to the istD. Finding
a K mount version would be better, assuming it is as
good as the screw mount. What are
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
The two lenses are supposedly identical in regard to optics, although
the M42 has a larger filter ring. In any case, the K is at least the
equal of the screwmount. They turn up on ebay from time to time for
$350 to $400.
Paul
On Nov 28, 2004, at 12:15 PM, Steve Pearson wrote:
I would LOVE to ha
>> 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,
Thanks Paul, I appreciate the response.
--- Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The two lenses are supposedly identical in regard to
> optics, although
> the M42 has a larger filter ring. In any case, the K
> is at least the
> equal of the screwmount. They turn up on ebay from
> tim
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