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**pepperberry farm** · 01-07-2022, 07:35 AM - **2 Likes**

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ChristianRock · 01-07-2022, 08:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

Is the Cosina the reason you are selling the Porst?

The Cosina does seem sharper but the Porst has a beautiful rendering. I'd find it hard to pick one above the other... but if pressured to do so, I think I'd pick the Cosina as well.

**pepperberry farm** · 01-07-2022, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Is the Cosina the reason you are selling the Porst?

The Cosina does seem sharper but the Porst has a beautiful rendering. I'd find it hard to pick one above the other... but if pressured to do so, I think I'd pick the Cosina as well.

it is - I've had the Porst for a while and, while it is good, the Cosina bests it across the board....

I'm thinking of picking up a K50/1.2 also - I love the rendering I've seen in photos from it, and it seems to have more character than the A50/1.2....

plus, I've got other f1.2 lenses here to work with....

ChristianRock · 01-07-2022, 09:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

it is - I've had the Porst for a while and, while it is good, the Cosina bests it across the board....

I'm thinking of picking up a K50/1.2 also - I love the rendering I've seen in photos from it, and it seems to have more character than the A50/1.2....

plus, I've got other f1.2 lenses here to work with....

Be mindful that there were two versions of the K 50 1.2 - the one I have is from the "M" era but obviously couldn't be called an M lens as it is still quite large. You can tell by the reflections that the coatings are different, and the outside of the lens and especially the beauty ring are quite different as well. I suspect they are very similar in handling but as I said I "only" have the M-era version (which I call the V2).

**pepperberry farm** · 01-07-2022, 10:03 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Be mindful that there were two versions of the K 50 1.2 - the one I have is from the "M" era but obviously couldn't be called an M lens as it is still quite large. You can tell by the reflections that the coatings are different, and the outside of the lens and especially the beauty ring are quite different as well. I suspect they are very similar in handling but as I said I "only" have the M-era version (which I call the V2).

aye, plus the font is different when separating early vs late versions....

ChristianRock · 01-07-2022, 10:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

aye, plus the font is different when separating early vs late versions....

Yup.

Honestly, I don't think it renders that differently from the A version. A might have a bit more contrast and slightly bolder colors. K and A lenses, I find, render a bit more naturally in color. But if the A version was clearly not staying in your collection, I highly doubt that the K will... but I guess the fun part is trying it

**pepperberry farm** · 01-07-2022, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Yup.

Honestly, I don't think it renders that differently from the A version. A might have a bit more contrast and slightly bolder colors. K and A lenses, I find, render a bit more naturally in color. But if the A version was clearly not staying in your collection, I highly doubt that the K will... but I guess the fun part is trying it

all part of the journey....

**paulh** · 01-07-2022, 11:17 AM - **3 Likes**

Another oldie with the Vivitar 19/3.8 on my wife's K-7

ghpicard · 01-07-2022, 09:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

while I was initially squatting, watching, looking for my next shot with this timothy grass and snow, a breeze came along and started to lift all the snowflakes from the tuft:

Lovely... just lovely. And a beautiful lens too. I have a 55mm F2.0 and totally love it.

**pepperberry farm** · 01-07-2022, 09:19 PM

Originally posted by ghpicard

Lovely... just lovely. And a beautiful lens too. I have a 55mm F2.0 and totally love it.

thank you...

**pepperberry farm** · 01-08-2022, 08:50 AM - **3 Likes**

in a craft store yesterday:

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01-07-2022, 07:35 AM - 2 Likes	#15001
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,636 Original Poster	K-3 with Cosina 55mm f1.2

01-07-2022, 07:36 AM - 3 Likes	#15002
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,636 Original Poster	X-H1 with Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

01-08-2022, 08:50 AM - 3 Likes	#15012
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,636 Original Poster	X-H1 with Super Takumar 55mm f1.8 in a craft store yesterday:

01-08-2022, 08:52 AM - 2 Likes	#15013
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,636 Original Poster	X-H1 with Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

01-09-2022, 09:35 AM	#15014
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,636 Original Poster	X-H1 with Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

01-07-2022, 08:23 AM - 1 Like	#15003
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by pepperberry farm Is the Cosina the reason you are selling the Porst? The Cosina does seem sharper but the Porst has a beautiful rendering. I'd find it hard to pick one above the other... but if pressured to do so, I think I'd pick the Cosina as well.

01-07-2022, 08:52 AM	#15004
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,636 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock Is the Cosina the reason you are selling the Porst? The Cosina does seem sharper but the Porst has a beautiful rendering. I'd find it hard to pick one above the other... but if pressured to do so, I think I'd pick the Cosina as well. it is - I've had the Porst for a while and, while it is good, the Cosina bests it across the board.... I'm thinking of picking up a K50/1.2 also - I love the rendering I've seen in photos from it, and it seems to have more character than the A50/1.2.... plus, I've got other f1.2 lenses here to work with....

01-07-2022, 09:58 AM - 1 Like	#15005
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by pepperberry farm it is - I've had the Porst for a while and, while it is good, the Cosina bests it across the board.... I'm thinking of picking up a K50/1.2 also - I love the rendering I've seen in photos from it, and it seems to have more character than the A50/1.2.... plus, I've got other f1.2 lenses here to work with.... Be mindful that there were two versions of the K 50 1.2 - the one I have is from the "M" era but obviously couldn't be called an M lens as it is still quite large. You can tell by the reflections that the coatings are different, and the outside of the lens and especially the beauty ring are quite different as well. I suspect they are very similar in handling but as I said I "only" have the M-era version (which I call the V2).

01-07-2022, 10:03 AM - 1 Like	#15006
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,636 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock Be mindful that there were two versions of the K 50 1.2 - the one I have is from the "M" era but obviously couldn't be called an M lens as it is still quite large. You can tell by the reflections that the coatings are different, and the outside of the lens and especially the beauty ring are quite different as well. I suspect they are very similar in handling but as I said I "only" have the M-era version (which I call the V2). aye, plus the font is different when separating early vs late versions....

01-07-2022, 10:24 AM - 1 Like	#15007
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by pepperberry farm aye, plus the font is different when separating early vs late versions.... Yup. Honestly, I don't think it renders that differently from the A version. A might have a bit more contrast and slightly bolder colors. K and A lenses, I find, render a bit more naturally in color. But if the A version was clearly not staying in your collection, I highly doubt that the K will... but I guess the fun part is trying it

01-07-2022, 10:56 AM	#15008
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,636 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock Yup. Honestly, I don't think it renders that differently from the A version. A might have a bit more contrast and slightly bolder colors. K and A lenses, I find, render a bit more naturally in color. But if the A version was clearly not staying in your collection, I highly doubt that the K will... but I guess the fun part is trying it all part of the journey....

01-07-2022, 11:17 AM - 3 Likes	#15009
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,243	Another oldie with the Vivitar 19/3.8 on my wife's K-7

01-07-2022, 09:07 PM - 1 Like	#15010
ghpicard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 183	Originally posted by pepperberry farm while I was initially squatting, watching, looking for my next shot with this timothy grass and snow, a breeze came along and started to lift all the snowflakes from the tuft: Lovely... just lovely. And a beautiful lens too. I have a 55mm F2.0 and totally love it.

01-07-2022, 09:19 PM	#15011
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,636 Original Poster	Originally posted by ghpicard Lovely... just lovely. And a beautiful lens too. I have a 55mm F2.0 and totally love it. thank you...

01-09-2022, 09:46 AM - 2 Likes	#15015
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,636 Original Poster	X-T2 with XF 35mm f1.4 R

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