Pentax-M 50mm 1.4 and 1.7

tux08902 · 12-12-2007, 07:43 PM

Has anyone used either of these lenses mentioned in the title? I saw that they both have 9 user ratings in the review section. I'd just like to see some photos taken with them.

Finn · 12-12-2007, 07:54 PM

Here's one with the M 50/1.7. It is a bit front-focused, but I love the luminous quality produced by the lens.

Oldschool · 12-12-2007, 08:57 PM

Here's another one with a 50mm 1.7. This was the first day I used it and I'm still trying to learn how to use it better.

Fritz · 12-12-2007, 09:10 PM

Alright, you asked for it....

M 50mm f1.4. I like the lens and the colors it gives. It is a little soft wide open, but not bad. Stop it down a few notches and it looks really nice. It's the first Pentax lens that I bought in 1980, and it's responsible for me still being a Pentax user today.

These ones are not the greatest, but they were easily found so I posted them. Most of these shots are wide open.

I'll stop now.

Jodokast96 · 12-12-2007, 09:19 PM

I think I want one now too, lol.

**Mapleleaf-Mick** · 12-12-2007, 09:25 PM

Superior lens. Get one you won't be dissapointed.

ve2vfd · 12-12-2007, 09:35 PM

I was shocked at how clear and sharp the M50 1.7 is compared to the kit lens.

I just bought one off ebay (thankfully it's clean as a whistle), and tried it for the first time "for real" last week at the public pool as my Scouts were having a swim fun night.

Using only available light the photos came out absolutely awesome!

Pat

tux08902 · 12-12-2007, 09:46 PM

I just put a bid up for one. Hopefully, I'll get the same kind of results. I can't wait!

tux08902 · 12-12-2007, 10:15 PM

Well, there are similar models in each of the series. Would there be any significant difference between the Pentax-M, Pentax-A, and Pentax-F versions of these lenses, other than the AF in F version.

figmental1978 · 12-12-2007, 10:29 PM

I'll be getting my M 1.7 in a few weeks, hopefully it's in good condition.

**Ex Finn.** · 12-13-2007, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by tux08902

Well, there are similar models in each of the series. Would there be any significant difference between the Pentax-M, Pentax-A, and Pentax-F versions of these lenses, other than the AF in F version.

Here is a sample taken with A 50 1:1.7.

Jodokast96 · 12-13-2007, 07:06 PM

Is that a second "Cat" I see in the background there?

**wtlwdwgn** · 12-13-2007, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by ve2vfd

I was shocked at how clear and sharp the M50 1.7 is compared to the kit lens.

I just bought one off ebay (thankfully it's clean as a whistle), and tried it for the first time "for real" last week at the public pool as my Scouts were having a swim fun night.

Using only available light the photos came out absolutely awesome!

Pat

I just bought an M 50mm f1.7 today on EekBay.

I hope it's a good one too.

**Ex Finn.** · 12-14-2007, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by Jodokast96

Is that a second "Cat" I see in the background there?

Yes it is. "If it`s not leaking JP5, it must be empty!".

.

Mike.

regken · 12-14-2007, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by tux08902

Well, there are similar models in each of the series. Would there be any significant difference between the Pentax-M, Pentax-A, and Pentax-F versions of these lenses, other than the AF in F version.

The differences are f stop, build quality, AF, and most importantly price. Pick the one you can afford and you will not be disappointed.

12-12-2007, 07:43 PM	#1
tux08902 Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Brunswick, NJ Posts: 473	Pentax-M 50mm 1.4 and 1.7 Has anyone used either of these lenses mentioned in the title? I saw that they both have 9 user ratings in the review section. I'd just like to see some photos taken with them.

12-12-2007, 08:57 PM	#3
Oldschool Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,278	SMC M 50mm 1.7 Here's another one with a 50mm 1.7. This was the first day I used it and I'm still trying to learn how to use it better. Last edited by Oldschool; 01-25-2008 at 07:07 AM.

12-14-2007, 07:17 AM	#14
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by Jodokast96 Is that a second "Cat" I see in the background there? Yes it is. "If it`s not leaking JP5, it must be empty!".. Mike.

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12-12-2007, 07:54 PM	#2
Finn Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,056	Here's one with the M 50/1.7. It is a bit front-focused, but I love the luminous quality produced by the lens.

12-12-2007, 09:10 PM	#4
Fritz Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tillamook, OR Posts: 1,222	Alright, you asked for it.... M 50mm f1.4. I like the lens and the colors it gives. It is a little soft wide open, but not bad. Stop it down a few notches and it looks really nice. It's the first Pentax lens that I bought in 1980, and it's responsible for me still being a Pentax user today. These ones are not the greatest, but they were easily found so I posted them. Most of these shots are wide open. I'll stop now.

12-12-2007, 09:19 PM	#5
Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	I think I want one now too, lol.

12-12-2007, 09:25 PM	#6
Mapleleaf-Mick Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Canada Posts: 299	Superior lens. Get one you won't be dissapointed.

12-12-2007, 09:35 PM	#7
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433	I was shocked at how clear and sharp the M50 1.7 is compared to the kit lens. I just bought one off ebay (thankfully it's clean as a whistle), and tried it for the first time "for real" last week at the public pool as my Scouts were having a swim fun night. Using only available light the photos came out absolutely awesome! Pat

12-12-2007, 09:46 PM	#8
tux08902 Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Brunswick, NJ Posts: 473 Original Poster	I just put a bid up for one. Hopefully, I'll get the same kind of results. I can't wait!

12-12-2007, 10:15 PM	#9
tux08902 Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Brunswick, NJ Posts: 473 Original Poster	Well, there are similar models in each of the series. Would there be any significant difference between the Pentax-M, Pentax-A, and Pentax-F versions of these lenses, other than the AF in F version.

12-12-2007, 10:29 PM	#10
figmental1978 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 789	I'll be getting my M 1.7 in a few weeks, hopefully it's in good condition.

12-13-2007, 07:06 PM	#12
Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	Is that a second "Cat" I see in the background there?

12-13-2007, 08:13 PM	#13
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	Originally posted by ve2vfd I was shocked at how clear and sharp the M50 1.7 is compared to the kit lens. I just bought one off ebay (thankfully it's clean as a whistle), and tried it for the first time "for real" last week at the public pool as my Scouts were having a swim fun night. Using only available light the photos came out absolutely awesome! Pat I just bought an M 50mm f1.7 today on EekBay. I hope it's a good one too.

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12-14-2007, 07:28 AM	#15
regken Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangor, Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,377	Originally posted by tux08902 Well, there are similar models in each of the series. Would there be any significant difference between the Pentax-M, Pentax-A, and Pentax-F versions of these lenses, other than the AF in F version. The differences are f stop, build quality, AF, and most importantly price. Pick the one you can afford and you will not be disappointed.