SMC PENTAX-FA 50mm 1:2.8 Macro

PerrengKoneng · 05-20-2011, 01:01 AM

I have this lens, Great Bokeh and very sharp, but of course I paid more than $50

here's some of my shot with this lens

**Wormtographer** · 05-20-2011, 06:31 AM

Another point if you are still looking for justifications--a big plus with any good Macro lens, like the FA 50 f/2.8--you essentially get at least two lenses in one (assuming you have a Teleconverter).

Macro lenses do nearly as well multiplied--so your 50 can be 1.4Xed (or 1.7X, or even 2.0X) with almost no ill effect.

Sweet

-W

**Schraubstock** · 05-20-2011, 04:27 PM

I have the PENTAX-F 1.7 AF Adapter and will try this.

Greetings

**Wormtographer** · 05-20-2011, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by Schraubstock

I have the PENTAX-F 1.7 AF Adapter and will try this.

Greetings

Ah, my favorite TC.

In this case you now have an outrageously sharp 85mm f/4.5 that will focus to a little bit better than 1:1.

So you could say that this lens cost you a split of your total price, or $25--while the 50mm was another $25.

If you use the 85mm as a macro, or with flash, or outdoors--then the f/4.5 won't be any deterrent at all.

-W

**Schraubstock** · 05-20-2011, 11:00 PM

Originally posted by Wormtographer

Ah, my favorite TC.

In this case you now have an outrageously sharp 85mm f/4.5 that will focus to a little bit better than 1:1.

So you could say that this lens cost you a split of your total price, or $25--while the 50mm was another $25.

If you use the 85mm as a macro, or with flash, or outdoors--then the f/4.5 won't be any deterrent at all.

-W

I like your logic ! But how do I explain all this to my niece, she has no photo brain to understand this.

Greetings

**Wormtographer** · 05-21-2011, 08:05 AM

Originally posted by Schraubstock

I like your logic ! But how do I explain all this to my niece, she has no photo brain to understand this.

Greetings

Hahaha--right. Well I now see where all of this doesn't really solve your problem.

If your niece is anything like my wife--then NO amount of solid, logical argumentation and reasoning will make any difference.

My best thought is to show her this thread...but I'm afraid that might not be enough.

Look at it this way: you got an FA 50 Macro for $50--how lucky was that? Very!

You knew your luck was bound to run out soon...

Cheers...have great fun with the lens.

-W

bdery · 05-22-2011, 05:27 PM

I have trouble refraining myself from getting into a plane to hug you, my friend. I got the same lens for a hundred and fifty, and consider it a steal. It is probably the sharpest Pentax lens ever. It's wonderful. You'll love it.

**Schraubstock** · 05-22-2011, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by bdery

I have trouble refraining myself from getting into a plane to hug you, my friend. I got the same lens for a hundred and fifty, and consider it a steal. It is probably the sharpest Pentax lens ever. It's wonderful. You'll love it.

If you are a young shapely blond female I'll consider your desire. However I appreciate your thought and comment, I think I know the feeling you are trying to convey.

Taken a shot of my Karajishi Lion which I often use to test a lens and I am impressed with the result.

wildweasel · 09-23-2011, 11:46 AM

I often borrow this lens from work (got it for this weekend in fact) and it is fantastic. As others have said, sharp from corner to corner, gorgeous colours and a true joy to use. It also works well as a general use lens, I'm hoping one day to 'borrow' it for a bit longer than I signed it out for... I'd be doing a good thing I reckon, they've got two of them and I'm the only person in three years to take either out and it seems a shame to leave them both languishing at the art college ignored by all the 'fully auto or nothing' students.

As an aside, how does the f4 version compare for sharpness and colour? They're a fair bit cheaper to buy.

05-22-2011, 07:19 PM	#23
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386 Original Poster	Originally posted by bdery I have trouble refraining myself from getting into a plane to hug you, my friend. I got the same lens for a hundred and fifty, and consider it a steal. It is probably the sharpest Pentax lens ever. It's wonderful. You'll love it. If you are a young shapely blond female I'll consider your desire. However I appreciate your thought and comment, I think I know the feeling you are trying to convey. Taken a shot of my Karajishi Lion which I often use to test a lens and I am impressed with the result. Last edited by Schraubstock; 07-24-2011 at 11:41 PM.

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05-20-2011, 01:01 AM	#16
PerrengKoneng Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cheonan Posts: 7	I have this lens, Great Bokeh and very sharp, but of course I paid more than $50 here's some of my shot with this lens

05-20-2011, 06:31 AM	#17
Wormtographer Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 166	Another point if you are still looking for justifications--a big plus with any good Macro lens, like the FA 50 f/2.8--you essentially get at least two lenses in one (assuming you have a Teleconverter). Macro lenses do nearly as well multiplied--so your 50 can be 1.4Xed (or 1.7X, or even 2.0X) with almost no ill effect. Sweet -W

05-20-2011, 04:27 PM	#18
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386 Original Poster	I have the PENTAX-F 1.7 AF Adapter and will try this. Greetings

05-20-2011, 07:22 PM	#19
Wormtographer Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 166	Originally posted by Schraubstock I have the PENTAX-F 1.7 AF Adapter and will try this. Greetings Ah, my favorite TC. In this case you now have an outrageously sharp 85mm f/4.5 that will focus to a little bit better than 1:1. So you could say that this lens cost you a split of your total price, or $25--while the 50mm was another $25. If you use the 85mm as a macro, or with flash, or outdoors--then the f/4.5 won't be any deterrent at all. -W

05-20-2011, 11:00 PM	#20
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wormtographer Ah, my favorite TC. In this case you now have an outrageously sharp 85mm f/4.5 that will focus to a little bit better than 1:1. So you could say that this lens cost you a split of your total price, or $25--while the 50mm was another $25. If you use the 85mm as a macro, or with flash, or outdoors--then the f/4.5 won't be any deterrent at all. -W I like your logic ! But how do I explain all this to my niece, she has no photo brain to understand this. Greetings

05-21-2011, 08:05 AM	#21
Wormtographer Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 166	Originally posted by Schraubstock I like your logic ! But how do I explain all this to my niece, she has no photo brain to understand this. Greetings Hahaha--right. Well I now see where all of this doesn't really solve your problem. If your niece is anything like my wife--then NO amount of solid, logical argumentation and reasoning will make any difference. My best thought is to show her this thread...but I'm afraid that might not be enough. Look at it this way: you got an FA 50 Macro for $50--how lucky was that? Very! You knew your luck was bound to run out soon... Cheers...have great fun with the lens. -W

05-22-2011, 05:27 PM	#22
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	I have trouble refraining myself from getting into a plane to hug you, my friend. I got the same lens for a hundred and fifty, and consider it a steal. It is probably the sharpest Pentax lens ever. It's wonderful. You'll love it.

09-23-2011, 11:46 AM	#24
wildweasel Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Plymouth Posts: 359	I often borrow this lens from work (got it for this weekend in fact) and it is fantastic. As others have said, sharp from corner to corner, gorgeous colours and a true joy to use. It also works well as a general use lens, I'm hoping one day to 'borrow' it for a bit longer than I signed it out for... I'd be doing a good thing I reckon, they've got two of them and I'm the only person in three years to take either out and it seems a shame to leave them both languishing at the art college ignored by all the 'fully auto or nothing' students. As an aside, how does the f4 version compare for sharpness and colour? They're a fair bit cheaper to buy.