Why I love the Pentax 50mm f1.4

Gumysh · 04-07-2008, 02:37 AM

I don't have the lens for a long time and just getting familiar with it, but I have fallen in love with it already. Just a pity that it has no Quick-Shift. But never mind - for the price... Here is a sample from the day before yesterday.

benjikan · 04-07-2008, 02:44 AM

Originally posted by Wolf74

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?

Yes it does and Yes you can...

Ben

DHCowboy · 04-07-2008, 10:21 AM

Umm... Lithos, - where'd you say you met her...?

hinman · 04-07-2008, 10:43 AM

I love the lens. It is my go-to prime for portraits and nigh time pictures. And I keep forgetting to use it more in daytime as it has rich color and bokeh

Thoughts on Pentax FA 50 f/1.4 - Hin's Tech Corner

all hand-held test shots

1/30 sec, f/1.6, 50mm, iso 800,

1/40 sec, f/2.8, 50mm, iso 800

1/20sec, f/2.0, 50mm, iso 400, +1/3 Ev

1/25 sec, f/2.0, 50mm, iso 200, -1/3 Ev

Thanks,
Hin

cputeq · 04-07-2008, 10:05 PM

You guys are going to force me to buy one of these, aren't you?

benplaut · 04-07-2008, 10:23 PM

Originally posted by cputeq

You guys are going to force me to buy one of these, aren't you?

Yes. Yes we are. For the money, probably the best AF Pentax prime. By that, I mean that it's the cheapest and still kicks arse

clawhammer · 04-07-2008, 10:31 PM

What benplaut said ^

Ben, I love the lighting on that shot.

I got me an FA 50 for christmas, I guess I need to play around with it more!

dantuyhoa · 04-07-2008, 10:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by cputeq

You guys are going to force me to buy one of these, aren't you?

Not really

. Just to inform a good choice for lens .

Some not so traditional shots :

Chocolate Truffle Cakes

California flowers :

Biscotti , Berries and Chocolate Black Stallion Sauce

benjikan · 04-08-2008, 12:54 AM

Originally posted by clawhammer

What benplaut said ^

Ben, I love the lighting on that shot.

I got me an FA 50 for christmas, I guess I need to play around with it more!

Thanks. However it was not my lighting, it was my interpretation of the natural daylight. It was high key metering. It was window light.

Thanks
Ben

J.Scott · 04-08-2008, 12:58 AM

I have had this lens pre-ordered for over a month. The supplier just notified me yesterday that they came into stock (through Pentax Canada, I am assuming) Friday. I should have my 50mm f1.4 in my hands by Thursday! I believe it is a classic and seeing the results here I know I won't regret the purchase.

nitish247 · 04-08-2008, 02:05 AM

Hello fellow Pentax users,

First of all, thanks for the great site and info. After going through various forums and reading innumerable reviews, I recently purchased an FA 50mm f1.4. The pictures you have here in this 50mm thread is amazing! I purchased it from Stockholm about a week back and brought it back to Dubai. There are no problems indoors, but when i shoot outdoors, there are major purple fringing issues. Please check the photos and let me know your comments. Is this lens defective?

Chako · 04-08-2008, 03:45 AM

Wow. Can't say I have noticed this with my copy. Mind you, I have only used the lens 3 times since I bought it. The FA 50 f/1.4 beats my el cheapo Canon 50 f/1.8 MK II hands down in every aspect.

Here are a few more examples.

celetron · 04-08-2008, 04:22 AM

Indeed, that's a great lens.

.. more examples.

vizjerei · 04-08-2008, 06:51 AM

Originally posted by nitish247

Hello fellow Pentax users,

First of all, thanks for the great site and info. After going through various forums and reading innumerable reviews, I recently purchased an FA 50mm f1.4. The pictures you have here in this 50mm thread is amazing! I purchased it from Stockholm about a week back and brought it back to Dubai. There are no problems indoors, but when i shoot outdoors, there are major purple fringing issues. Please check the photos and let me know your comments. Is this lens defective?

Wow.. clearly you have overexpose your photo and using the lens wide open at f1.4, try step down abit to f2 or so, then the purple fringing should be gone or at least not that crazy

(pentax lens always has purple fringing when you shoot ur picture with big different of contrast at wide open.)

Fritz · 04-08-2008, 07:02 AM

Originally posted by nitish247

Hello fellow Pentax users,

First of all, thanks for the great site and info. After going through various forums and reading innumerable reviews, I recently purchased an FA 50mm f1.4. The pictures you have here in this 50mm thread is amazing! I purchased it from Stockholm about a week back and brought it back to Dubai. There are no problems indoors, but when i shoot outdoors, there are major purple fringing issues. Please check the photos and let me know your comments. Is this lens defective?

Stop it down to f2.8 or so and see how it looks. I would just say you found the perfect situation to induce PF. High contrast, wide open shot.

04-08-2008, 02:05 AM	#26
nitish247 New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 4	Kindly help!! Hello fellow Pentax users, First of all, thanks for the great site and info. After going through various forums and reading innumerable reviews, I recently purchased an FA 50mm f1.4. The pictures you have here in this 50mm thread is amazing! I purchased it from Stockholm about a week back and brought it back to Dubai. There are no problems indoors, but when i shoot outdoors, there are major purple fringing issues. Please check the photos and let me know your comments. Is this lens defective?

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04-07-2008, 02:37 AM	#16
Gumysh Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Czech Republic, Brno Posts: 19	I don't have the lens for a long time and just getting familiar with it, but I have fallen in love with it already. Just a pity that it has no Quick-Shift. But never mind - for the price... Here is a sample from the day before yesterday.

04-07-2008, 02:44 AM	#17
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wolf74 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? Yes it does and Yes you can... Ben

04-07-2008, 10:21 AM	#18
DHCowboy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 27	Umm... Lithos, - where'd you say you met her...?

04-07-2008, 10:43 AM	#19
hinman Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,473	I love the lens. It is my go-to prime for portraits and nigh time pictures. And I keep forgetting to use it more in daytime as it has rich color and bokeh Thoughts on Pentax FA 50 f/1.4 - Hin's Tech Corner all hand-held test shots 1/30 sec, f/1.6, 50mm, iso 800, 1/40 sec, f/2.8, 50mm, iso 800 1/20sec, f/2.0, 50mm, iso 400, +1/3 Ev 1/25 sec, f/2.0, 50mm, iso 200, -1/3 Ev Thanks, Hin

04-07-2008, 10:05 PM	#20
cputeq Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 464	You guys are going to force me to buy one of these, aren't you?

04-07-2008, 10:23 PM	#21
benplaut Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central NY Posts: 268	Originally posted by cputeq You guys are going to force me to buy one of these, aren't you? Yes. Yes we are. For the money, probably the best AF Pentax prime. By that, I mean that it's the cheapest and still kicks arse

04-07-2008, 10:31 PM	#22
clawhammer Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Logan, Utah Photos: Gallery Posts: 971	What benplaut said ^ Ben, I love the lighting on that shot. I got me an FA 50 for christmas, I guess I need to play around with it more!

04-07-2008, 10:37 PM - 1 Like	#23
dantuyhoa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,245	Originally posted by cputeq You guys are going to force me to buy one of these, aren't you? Not really . Just to inform a good choice for lens . Some not so traditional shots : Chocolate Truffle Cakes California flowers : Biscotti , Berries and Chocolate Black Stallion Sauce

04-08-2008, 12:54 AM	#24
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	Originally posted by clawhammer What benplaut said ^ Ben, I love the lighting on that shot. I got me an FA 50 for christmas, I guess I need to play around with it more! Thanks. However it was not my lighting, it was my interpretation of the natural daylight. It was high key metering. It was window light. Thanks Ben

04-08-2008, 12:58 AM	#25
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	I have had this lens pre-ordered for over a month. The supplier just notified me yesterday that they came into stock (through Pentax Canada, I am assuming) Friday. I should have my 50mm f1.4 in my hands by Thursday! I believe it is a classic and seeing the results here I know I won't regret the purchase.

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04-08-2008, 03:45 AM	#27
Chako Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sault Ste Marie, Ont, Canada. Posts: 563	Wow. Can't say I have noticed this with my copy. Mind you, I have only used the lens 3 times since I bought it. The FA 50 f/1.4 beats my el cheapo Canon 50 f/1.8 MK II hands down in every aspect. Here are a few more examples.

04-08-2008, 04:22 AM	#28
celetron Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Greece Photos: Albums Posts: 301	Indeed, that's a great lens. .. more examples.

04-08-2008, 06:51 AM	#29
vizjerei Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,418	Originally posted by nitish247 Hello fellow Pentax users, First of all, thanks for the great site and info. After going through various forums and reading innumerable reviews, I recently purchased an FA 50mm f1.4. The pictures you have here in this 50mm thread is amazing! I purchased it from Stockholm about a week back and brought it back to Dubai. There are no problems indoors, but when i shoot outdoors, there are major purple fringing issues. Please check the photos and let me know your comments. Is this lens defective? Wow.. clearly you have overexpose your photo and using the lens wide open at f1.4, try step down abit to f2 or so, then the purple fringing should be gone or at least not that crazy (pentax lens always has purple fringing when you shoot ur picture with big different of contrast at wide open.)

04-08-2008, 07:02 AM	#30
Fritz Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tillamook, OR Posts: 1,222	Originally posted by nitish247 Hello fellow Pentax users, First of all, thanks for the great site and info. After going through various forums and reading innumerable reviews, I recently purchased an FA 50mm f1.4. The pictures you have here in this 50mm thread is amazing! I purchased it from Stockholm about a week back and brought it back to Dubai. There are no problems indoors, but when i shoot outdoors, there are major purple fringing issues. Please check the photos and let me know your comments. Is this lens defective? Stop it down to f2.8 or so and see how it looks. I would just say you found the perfect situation to induce PF. High contrast, wide open shot.