How many 50mm lenses do you own? Favorite? What have you let go?

**steamloco76** · 08-23-2019, 05:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by steamloco76

I didn’t find one for under $200, but I DID find a very minty SMC K/M for $290. After shipping and Pennsylvania’s blasted tax on the whole transaction it will be $317. Hope I don’t regret it.

After sunset tonight I took my just received K 50mm F1.2 and K-3 out in the yard for a quick test of the lens low light close-up capabilities.
The first two photos were shot wide open at F1.2. The daylily is about a 50 percent crop. Levels adjusted.
Stone rabbit is full frame, levels adjusted. Then next at f2, the final daylily is at f 4 and a similar crop to the first image.

Many more trial and error adventures to follow with this ultra-fast glass.

By the way, the lens is in superb condition! Almost no internal dust, save one flake. (Always has to be one!)/

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Vnosek · 08-24-2019, 05:44 AM

The best 50mm on the market is
Pentax HD D FA 50mm f/1,4 SMD AW

Here some photos

Michal Vénos / Fotograf / michalvenos.cz - Photos | Facebook

Vnosek · 08-24-2019, 05:54 AM - **3 Likes**

Pentax HD D FA 50mm f/1,4 SMD AW

Michal Vénos / Fotograf / michalvenos.cz - Photos | Facebook

Michal Vénos svatební, portrétní, fotograf Brno, Morava

**pepperberry farm** · 08-24-2019, 06:09 AM

currently:

Sigma 50/1.4 EX DG HSM (for sale)
SMC A 50/1.4
D FA 50/2.8 Macro
Cosina 55/1.2
Porst 55/1.2
DA* 55/1.4 SDM
Cosina 55/1.4 (M42)
Super Takumar 55/1.8 (M42)
Fujinon 55/2.2 (M42)
Auto Takumar 55/2.2 (M42)
Vivitar 55/2.8 Macro
Fujinon EBC 55/3.5 Macro (M42)
Helios 44-M (M42)
Helios 44-K4

and to stretch the 50mm topic about as far as you can go: Mamiya Macro 60/2.8 (M42)

Marcus Rowland · 08-24-2019, 09:23 AM

Picked up a Canon Eos Digital Rebel XT (350D) with a 50/1.8 on it. Unfortunately the lens is faulty, autofocus and focus confirmation are erratic, so I'll be selling it on for spares/repairs.

**monochrome** · 08-24-2019, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by Vnosek

Pentax HD D FA 50mm f/1,4 SMD AW

Michal Vénos / Fotograf / michalvenos.cz - Photos | Facebook

Michal Vénos svatební, portrétní, fotograf Brno, Morava

@Kerrowdown Lens? What lens.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-24-2019, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

@Kerrowdown Lens? What lens.

Sorry... which image you talking about?

**monochrome** · 08-24-2019, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Sorry... which image you talking about?

Post #228 above. Just about any of them.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-24-2019, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Post #228 above. Just about any of them.

228 isn’t me...

**boriscleto** · 08-24-2019, 01:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

228 isn’t me...

I think monochrome was trying to say

You Tube

Marcus Rowland · 11-01-2019, 09:15 AM

Picked up an Auto Chinon 1.4/55mm, M42 mount, yesterday. Unfortunately the iris doesn't work at all (it's wide open) and there is a little dust, though I don't think bad enough to affect results. The weather is dreadful today so I haven't tried it yet, but I'll be interested to see what the results are like, especially since I only paid £6 for it!

**aslyfox** · 11-01-2019, 10:00 AM

compared to some not many 50's only two

SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.4

SMC Pentax-DA 50mm F1.8

___________________

however I also have these:

SMC Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 XS

SMC Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 Limited

SMC Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited

SMC Pentax-DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM

SMC Pentax 55mm F 1.8

___________________________________________________

and these zooms:

HD Pentax-DA 16 - 85mm F3.5-5.6 WR

HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE

**kernos** · 11-01-2019, 11:34 AM

Ranked 50 to 55mm lens

Canon FL 55mm 1.2 - lovely bokeh, sharp in the center at 1.2, very sharp everywhere stopped down, color rendition is really nice

Pentax SMC DA 55mm 1.4 - practicality, can handle harsh sun and light rain better with generally good images

Helios 77m 50mm 1.8 - bokeh a restrained version of the 44m, sharp, nice color rendition
Mamiya-Sekor 55m 1.8 - very similar to the Helios, nicely crisp when stopped down, a little bluer color rendition than the 77m
Porst 55mm 1.2 - like the Canon but does everything slightly worse. I really should sell this lens
Pentax DA-50mm 1.8 - Nothing special about this lens although autofocus is a plus. Really similar to the Pentax 55mm but without WR I should sell this lens

Meyer-Gorlitz Domiplan 50mm 2.8 - Other people manage to get surreal results from this lens with extension tubes. I should give this lens away.

**ivanvernon** · 11-01-2019, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by kernos

Ranked 50 to 55mm lens

Canon FL 55mm 1.2 - lovely bokeh, sharp in the center at 1.2, very sharp everywhere stopped down, color rendition is really nice

Pentax SMC DA 55mm 1.4 - practicality, can handle harsh sun and light rain better with generally good images

Helios 77m 50mm 1.8 - bokeh a restrained version of the 44m, sharp, nice color rendition
Mamiya-Sekor 55m 1.8 - very similar to the Helios, nicely crisp when stopped down, a little bluer color rendition than the 77m
Porst 55mm 1.2 - like the Canon but does everything slightly worse. I really should sell this lens
Pentax DA-50mm 1.8 - Nothing special about this lens although autofocus is a plus. Really similar to the Pentax 55mm but without WR I should sell this lens

Meyer-Gorlitz Domiplan 50mm 2.8 - Other people manage to get surreal results from this lens with extension tubes. I should give this lens away.

I concur in your remarks regarding the Canon-FL 55mm f 1.2. I have had this lens mechanically altered to K-mount, and it is one of my favorite fifties. Do you use yours on Pentax cameras?

**kernos** · 11-02-2019, 09:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ivanvernon

I concur in your remarks regarding the Canon-FL 55mm f 1.2. I have had this lens mechanically altered to K-mount, and it is one of my favorite fifties. Do you use yours on Pentax cameras?

Yes, Brian modified it for me.

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08-24-2019, 05:44 AM	#227
Vnosek New Member Join Date: May 2017 Photos: Gallery Posts: 16	The best 50mm on the market is Pentax HD D FA 50mm f/1,4 SMD AW Here some photos Michal Vénos / Fotograf / michalvenos.cz - Photos \| Facebook

08-24-2019, 06:09 AM	#229
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678	currently: Sigma 50/1.4 EX DG HSM (for sale) SMC A 50/1.4 D FA 50/2.8 Macro Cosina 55/1.2 Porst 55/1.2 DA* 55/1.4 SDM Cosina 55/1.4 (M42) Super Takumar 55/1.8 (M42) Fujinon 55/2.2 (M42) Auto Takumar 55/2.2 (M42) Vivitar 55/2.8 Macro Fujinon EBC 55/3.5 Macro (M42) Helios 44-M (M42) Helios 44-K4 and to stretch the 50mm topic about as far as you can go: Mamiya Macro 60/2.8 (M42)

08-24-2019, 09:23 AM	#230
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Picked up a Canon Eos Digital Rebel XT (350D) with a 50/1.8 on it. Unfortunately the lens is faulty, autofocus and focus confirmation are erratic, so I'll be selling it on for spares/repairs.

08-24-2019, 10:00 AM	#231
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Vnosek Pentax HD D FA 50mm f/1,4 SMD AW Michal Vénos / Fotograf / michalvenos.cz - Photos \| Facebook Michal Vénos svatební, portrétní, fotograf Brno, Morava @Kerrowdown Lens? What lens.

08-24-2019, 10:45 AM	#232
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by monochrome @Kerrowdown Lens? What lens. Sorry... which image you talking about?

08-24-2019, 11:23 AM	#233
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Sorry... which image you talking about? Post #228 above. Just about any of them.

08-24-2019, 01:10 PM	#234
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by monochrome Post #228 above. Just about any of them. 228 isn’t me...

11-01-2019, 09:15 AM	#236
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Picked up an Auto Chinon 1.4/55mm, M42 mount, yesterday. Unfortunately the iris doesn't work at all (it's wide open) and there is a little dust, though I don't think bad enough to affect results. The weather is dreadful today so I haven't tried it yet, but I'll be interested to see what the results are like, especially since I only paid £6 for it!

11-01-2019, 10:00 AM	#237
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	compared to some not many 50's only two SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.4 SMC Pentax-DA 50mm F1.8 ___________________ however I also have these: SMC Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 XS SMC Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 Limited SMC Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited SMC Pentax-DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM SMC Pentax 55mm F 1.8 ___________________________________________________ and these zooms: HD Pentax-DA 16 - 85mm F3.5-5.6 WR HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE

11-01-2019, 11:34 AM	#238
kernos Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 456	Ranked 50 to 55mm lens Canon FL 55mm 1.2 - lovely bokeh, sharp in the center at 1.2, very sharp everywhere stopped down, color rendition is really nice Pentax SMC DA 55mm 1.4 - practicality, can handle harsh sun and light rain better with generally good images Helios 77m 50mm 1.8 - bokeh a restrained version of the 44m, sharp, nice color rendition Mamiya-Sekor 55m 1.8 - very similar to the Helios, nicely crisp when stopped down, a little bluer color rendition than the 77m Porst 55mm 1.2 - like the Canon but does everything slightly worse. I really should sell this lens Pentax DA-50mm 1.8 - Nothing special about this lens although autofocus is a plus. Really similar to the Pentax 55mm but without WR I should sell this lens Meyer-Gorlitz Domiplan 50mm 2.8 - Other people manage to get surreal results from this lens with extension tubes. I should give this lens away.

11-01-2019, 01:36 PM	#239
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by kernos Ranked 50 to 55mm lens Canon FL 55mm 1.2 - lovely bokeh, sharp in the center at 1.2, very sharp everywhere stopped down, color rendition is really nice Pentax SMC DA 55mm 1.4 - practicality, can handle harsh sun and light rain better with generally good images Helios 77m 50mm 1.8 - bokeh a restrained version of the 44m, sharp, nice color rendition Mamiya-Sekor 55m 1.8 - very similar to the Helios, nicely crisp when stopped down, a little bluer color rendition than the 77m Porst 55mm 1.2 - like the Canon but does everything slightly worse. I really should sell this lens Pentax DA-50mm 1.8 - Nothing special about this lens although autofocus is a plus. Really similar to the Pentax 55mm but without WR I should sell this lens Meyer-Gorlitz Domiplan 50mm 2.8 - Other people manage to get surreal results from this lens with extension tubes. I should give this lens away. I concur in your remarks regarding the Canon-FL 55mm f 1.2. I have had this lens mechanically altered to K-mount, and it is one of my favorite fifties. Do you use yours on Pentax cameras?

11-02-2019, 09:11 PM - 1 Like	#240
kernos Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 456	Originally posted by ivanvernon I concur in your remarks regarding the Canon-FL 55mm f 1.2. I have had this lens mechanically altered to K-mount, and it is one of my favorite fifties. Do you use yours on Pentax cameras? Yes, Brian modified it for me.