Price question on Pentax-A 50mm 1.7

**Ex Finn.** · 06-21-2010, 04:37 PM

Like Marc said, leave in "A" if you want to play it safe.

Both of my SMC A50 f1,7s take fair amount of effort to turn, think it is just the way they are. Therefore I actually do use the aperture ring without fear

.
Good deal for that amount IMO.

Cheers, Mike.

Last edited by Ex Finn.; 06-21-2010 at 04:50 PM.

**jeffshaddix** · 06-22-2010, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by jeffshaddix

That's an excellent price, I just purchased one in mint condition for $110.

So funny enough I just got another one off of Craigslist for $50 today...woohoo a spare!

TOUGEFC · 06-22-2010, 07:17 PM

I bought a mint one for $70.

**ismaelg** · 06-22-2010, 07:50 PM

BEWARE of the A50mm f1.7!
It is addictive and will control your mind!
Mine is/does...

TOUGEFC · 06-22-2010, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by ismaelg

BEWARE of the A50mm f1.7!
It is addictive and will control your mind!
Mine is/does...

Yes it does indeed!

John Araki · 06-23-2010, 02:36 PM

I also heeded the advice of "leave it in A-mode" but still managed to break one of the internal retaining clips on the aperature ring by accidentally gripping the ring as I mounted the lens onto the camera. So, watch out for that as well.

Luckily, the magic juju power didn't leak out when the ring broke.

Pablom · 06-23-2010, 02:53 PM

This lens is by far my most valuable.

I believe it deserves it's own club

**Ex Finn.** · 06-23-2010, 02:58 PM

Yes, me too.

TOUGEFC · 06-23-2010, 03:52 PM

start the club up!

gherrm · 06-23-2010, 04:18 PM

If you want to fix it try this.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-lens-articles/88051-pentax-50mm-f1-7-aperture-ring-repair.html

stevebrot · 06-23-2010, 04:22 PM

Originally posted by Marc Sabatella

Don't mess with the aperture ring at all - it's notoriously fragile on this lens. Leave it in "A" position permanently and you're better off on all counts.

What he said...

Almost all Pentax-A 50/1.7 have or will develop problems with the aperture ring. The problem is caused by a broken plastic part.

Steve

**Ex Finn.** · 06-23-2010, 05:30 PM

Yes, plastic wears out, dry rots. Mine have not yet, got them in mid 80`s , still working fine.
I am the original owner

.

Cheers, Mike.

chrisb3 · 06-24-2010, 10:41 AM

With the few photos I've taken with the 50 A 1.7, it's become one of my favorite lenses to shoot with.

That and my Sigma 28-80 that I picked up for $20 on a closeout steal.

06-21-2010, 04:37 PM	#16
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Like Marc said, leave in "A" if you want to play it safe. Both of my SMC A50 f1,7s take fair amount of effort to turn, think it is just the way they are. Therefore I actually do use the aperture ring without fear. Good deal for that amount IMO. Cheers, Mike. Last edited by Ex Finn.; 06-21-2010 at 04:50 PM.

06-23-2010, 05:30 PM	#27
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Yes, plastic wears out, dry rots. Mine have not yet, got them in mid 80`s , still working fine. I am the original owner. Cheers, Mike.

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06-22-2010, 07:10 PM	#17
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Originally posted by jeffshaddix That's an excellent price, I just purchased one in mint condition for $110. So funny enough I just got another one off of Craigslist for $50 today...woohoo a spare!

06-22-2010, 07:17 PM	#18
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	I bought a mint one for $70.

06-22-2010, 07:50 PM	#19
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681	BEWARE of the A50mm f1.7! It is addictive and will control your mind! Mine is/does...

06-22-2010, 07:56 PM	#20
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by ismaelg BEWARE of the A50mm f1.7! It is addictive and will control your mind! Mine is/does... Yes it does indeed!

06-23-2010, 02:36 PM	#21
John Araki Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Makawao, HI Photos: Gallery Posts: 195	I also heeded the advice of "leave it in A-mode" but still managed to break one of the internal retaining clips on the aperature ring by accidentally gripping the ring as I mounted the lens onto the camera. So, watch out for that as well. Luckily, the magic juju power didn't leak out when the ring broke.

06-23-2010, 02:53 PM	#22
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	This lens is by far my most valuable. I believe it deserves it's own club

06-23-2010, 02:58 PM	#23
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Yes, me too.

06-23-2010, 03:52 PM	#24
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	start the club up!

06-23-2010, 04:18 PM	#25
gherrm Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pa. Posts: 27	If you want to fix it try this. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-lens-articles/88051-pentax-50mm-f1-7-aperture-ring-repair.html

06-23-2010, 04:22 PM	#26
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Marc Sabatella Don't mess with the aperture ring at all - it's notoriously fragile on this lens. Leave it in "A" position permanently and you're better off on all counts. What he said... Almost all Pentax-A 50/1.7 have or will develop problems with the aperture ring. The problem is caused by a broken plastic part. Steve

06-24-2010, 10:41 AM	#28
chrisb3 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 67 Original Poster	With the few photos I've taken with the 50 A 1.7, it's become one of my favorite lenses to shoot with. That and my Sigma 28-80 that I picked up for $20 on a closeout steal.