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benjikan · 04-06-2008, 12:19 PM

Why I love the Pentax 50mm f1.4....This lens is so goooooddddddd!!!!!!!!

Ben

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k100d · 04-06-2008, 01:05 PM

very nice photo, the eyelashes are so sharp!
which fast 50 do you use?

benjikan · 04-06-2008, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by k100d

very nice photo, the eyelashes are so sharp!
which fast 50 do you use?

The FA AF 50mm f1.4 Lens. This was shot at f2.0. At 200 iso "D Range" on the K20D.

Ben

Mechan1k · 04-06-2008, 01:39 PM

I'd love to see more FA50 shots from the K20D ... I enjoy using the FA50 around the f/2 to f/2.8 mark.

Here's a few quick/dirty samples from mine attached to K10D.
It's a value for money lens that can produce beautiful images.

Sorry to threadmine ... but I find it to be nice when lighting is poor and also when you want that nicely controlled DOF to seperate the focussed object/person from the rest of the scene.

Awesome lighting effect in that shot Ben ... very effective.

**Ash** · 04-06-2008, 01:50 PM

U&me both, Ben.
I can't get enough of that lens and have let everyone here know it on more than one occasion!
Nice capture - I love the low-key effect on the shot and strikingly sharp.
Not only can I see all the eyelashes, but even all the baby hair on her face! The detail is almost too much!

Here's my own contribution with this fabulous piece of glassware, shot at f/1.4!:

**sholtzma** · 04-06-2008, 01:58 PM

I picked up this lens on this forum not long ago. The other week it really got put to the test. I ended up at a small Bill Clinton rally in my small town. I hadn't expected to be there, so all I had with me was my 50mm. While I wasn't far from BC, I wasn't close either. Needed my 200mm.... The closest I got was perhaps 20 feet, so I knew I would have to crop quite a bit to get a decent image. Was quite pleased with the results....

benjikan · 04-06-2008, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by Ash

U&me both, Ben.
I can't get enough of that lens and have let everyone here know it on more than one occasion!
Nice capture - I love the low-key effect on the shot and strikingly sharp.
Not only can I see all the eyelashes, but even all the baby hair on her face! The detail is almost too much!

Here's my own contribution with this fabulous piece of glassware, shot at f/1.4!:

That is just TOOOO Sweet!!!

Beautiful portrait...

Bravo!

Ben

Groundloop · 04-06-2008, 04:49 PM

Beautiful shots people! I just got the FA 50 last week, and I haven't had a chance to do any portraits yet, just a walk along the boardwalk on the first half decent day we've had this spring.

Love this lens!

Gadget_Guy · 04-06-2008, 05:15 PM

Dang,

Now you guys have done it....... clinched the deal for me.... I have to get one of these.

Awesome shots everyone.

D.

JJJPhoto · 04-06-2008, 05:59 PM

I likewise have a great love for the FA 50mm f/1.4 ... although the DA lenses are taking its place close to my heart.

Since I obtained the DA 40 and the DA 70 I haven't used my 50 at all. The quick shift manual focus and the build quality of the DA Limited lenses are just too attractive. When the new DA* 55mm f/1.4 comes out I think it will replace my 50.

roentarre · 04-06-2008, 07:38 PM

Ben, everything you touch will have that magic feel to it. I have the feeling that this is going to be transformed into a fa 50 f1.4 thread

k100d · 04-06-2008, 09:06 PM

Originally posted by roentarre

Ben, everything you touch will have that magic feel to it. I have the feeling that this is going to be transformed into a fa 50 f1.4 thread

no way! the FA isn't the only fast 50 around. from my M

Phazed · 04-06-2008, 09:31 PM

I love this lens

Wolf74 · 04-06-2008, 10:24 PM

I was just going to inquire about that lens. So it seems like its a pretty good one huh. I'm curious does it have an apature ring? Can I use it with my ZX-M film camera?

lithos · 04-06-2008, 10:35 PM

I, too, have great love for the f1.4 50mm (the M version in this case - they're all the same on the inside):

I, too, have great love for Russian ticketing girls...

04-06-2008, 12:19 PM	#1
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Why I love the Pentax 50mm f1.4 Why I love the Pentax 50mm f1.4....This lens is so goooooddddddd!!!!!!!! Ben User Photo Gallery - Personal Attached Images Last edited by benjikan; 04-06-2008 at 12:39 PM.

04-06-2008, 01:50 PM	#5
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	U&me both, Ben. I can't get enough of that lens and have let everyone here know it on more than one occasion! Nice capture - I love the low-key effect on the shot and strikingly sharp. Not only can I see all the eyelashes, but even all the baby hair on her face! The detail is almost too much! Here's my own contribution with this fabulous piece of glassware, shot at f/1.4!: Last edited by Ash; 06-20-2009 at 12:11 AM.

04-06-2008, 01:58 PM	#6
sholtzma Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Salisbury, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,043	I picked up this lens on this forum not long ago. The other week it really got put to the test. I ended up at a small Bill Clinton rally in my small town. I hadn't expected to be there, so all I had with me was my 50mm. While I wasn't far from BC, I wasn't close either. Needed my 200mm.... The closest I got was perhaps 20 feet, so I knew I would have to crop quite a bit to get a decent image. Was quite pleased with the results.... Attached Images

04-06-2008, 09:06 PM	#12
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	Originally posted by roentarre Ben, everything you touch will have that magic feel to it. I have the feeling that this is going to be transformed into a fa 50 f1.4 thread no way! the FA isn't the only fast 50 around. from my M Last edited by k100d; 04-22-2008 at 06:49 PM.

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04-06-2008, 01:05 PM	#2
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	very nice photo, the eyelashes are so sharp! which fast 50 do you use?

04-06-2008, 01:09 PM	#3
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	Originally posted by k100d very nice photo, the eyelashes are so sharp! which fast 50 do you use? The FA AF 50mm f1.4 Lens. This was shot at f2.0. At 200 iso "D Range" on the K20D. Ben

04-06-2008, 01:39 PM	#4
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	I'd love to see more FA50 shots from the K20D ... I enjoy using the FA50 around the f/2 to f/2.8 mark. Here's a few quick/dirty samples from mine attached to K10D. It's a value for money lens that can produce beautiful images. Sorry to threadmine ... but I find it to be nice when lighting is poor and also when you want that nicely controlled DOF to seperate the focussed object/person from the rest of the scene. Awesome lighting effect in that shot Ben ... very effective.

04-06-2008, 04:26 PM	#7
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ash U&me both, Ben. I can't get enough of that lens and have let everyone here know it on more than one occasion! Nice capture - I love the low-key effect on the shot and strikingly sharp. Not only can I see all the eyelashes, but even all the baby hair on her face! The detail is almost too much! Here's my own contribution with this fabulous piece of glassware, shot at f/1.4!: That is just TOOOO Sweet!!! Beautiful portrait... Bravo! Ben

04-06-2008, 05:15 PM	#9
Gadget_Guy Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 374	Dang, Now you guys have done it....... clinched the deal for me.... I have to get one of these. Awesome shots everyone. D.

04-06-2008, 05:59 PM	#10
JJJPhoto Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 419	I likewise have a great love for the FA 50mm f/1.4 ... although the DA lenses are taking its place close to my heart. Since I obtained the DA 40 and the DA 70 I haven't used my 50 at all. The quick shift manual focus and the build quality of the DA Limited lenses are just too attractive. When the new DA* 55mm f/1.4 comes out I think it will replace my 50.

04-06-2008, 07:38 PM	#11
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Ben, everything you touch will have that magic feel to it. I have the feeling that this is going to be transformed into a fa 50 f1.4 thread

04-06-2008, 09:31 PM	#13
Phazed Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 32	I love this lens

04-06-2008, 10:24 PM	#14
Wolf74 New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 8	I was just going to inquire about that lens. So it seems like its a pretty good one huh. I'm curious does it have an apature ring? Can I use it with my ZX-M film camera?

04-06-2008, 10:35 PM	#15
lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	I, too, have great love for the f1.4 50mm (the M version in this case - they're all the same on the inside): I, too, have great love for Russian ticketing girls...