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**paulh** · 05-23-2017, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Too early to compare the two?

They probably render similarly, but the 1.4 will have the smoother/rounder bokeh. Nice looking shots so far, pepperberry.

**pepperberry farm** · 05-23-2017, 08:49 AM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Too early to compare the two?

did you mean the 1.7 vs 1.4?

ChristianRock · 05-23-2017, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

did you mean the 1.7 vs 1.4?

Yes, those are the two that you just posted

Originally posted by paulh

They probably render similarly, but the 1.4 will have the smoother/rounder bokeh. Nice looking shots so far, pepperberry.

That is the theory, of course, but what I am seeing is quite a difference in rendering as well.I'm realling liking the colors of the A 50 1.4, they are almost K-series like, but with stronger colors and more contrast.

**pepperberry farm** · 05-23-2017, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Yes, those are the two that you just posted

That is the theory, of course, but what I am seeing is quite a difference in rendering as well.I'm realling liking the colors of the A 50 1.4, they are almost K-series like, but with stronger colors and more contrast.

at first blush, there is a significant difference between the two - the 1.7 is a strong performer, warm colors typical of Pentax lenses, while the 1.4 has even more of a 3-D pop to it; I noticed this difference while shooting my dogs in the back yard the other day...

granted, I've been more interested in the 1.4's abilities at the full f1.4 end, but when stopped down it's even more of a stunner....

I am hoping to be able to discern more of a difference between the two as the month progresses....

**pepperberry farm** · 05-24-2017, 03:18 AM - **2 Likes**

yep, lying in a field before the rain arrives and drives me back inside:

and then the clouds:

**pepperberry farm** · 05-25-2017, 03:09 AM

quick and dirty comparison..... sort of...

I loaded the two 50's in question onto my two bodies and headed out to the west field - this is completely subjective and unscientific as all get out (K-3 vs K-50) but all of these pairings use the same PP:

K-3/A50 1.7:

K-50/A50 1.4:

and when I got serious about shooting the sunset, the A50 1.7 does not disappoint:

so, aside from the obvious difference (aperture), the 1.7 holds its own quite well, but the 1.4 does seem to edge it a bit as far as crisp/pop/subject isolation (in my eye, anyways)...

**aslyfox** · 05-25-2017, 04:34 AM - **1 Like**

cropped from the 40 mm

a Wood Duck family

K 3 + Smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 XS

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**aslyfox** · 05-25-2017, 02:52 PM

K 3 + Smc PENTAX-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro

1 + 2 macro mode hand held

3 close focus

**pepperberry farm** · 05-26-2017, 01:02 PM

this morning, had a chance to shoot a bit before heading to town for errands...

Tamron Adaptall-2 SP 72B:

SMC A 50mm f1.4:

**aslyfox** · 05-26-2017, 04:55 PM

Canada Goose on nest at the Topeka Zoological Park

K 3 + Smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 XS

slight crop

**pepperberry farm** · 05-27-2017, 06:02 AM - **2 Likes**

the K55/2 was mentioned here the other day; pulled mine out of the case and did a walkaround last night:

**paulh** · 05-27-2017, 07:03 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

K-3 with SMC 55mm f2

Nice. That 55 is a good lens. I have the 1.8 version, but I tend to use my SMC Tak 55/1.8 more since I can shoot in Av. From a blustery evening in early May:

**pepperberry farm** · 05-27-2017, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Nice. That 55 is a good lens. I have the 1.8 version, but I tend to use my SMC Tak 55/1.8 more since I can shoot in Av.

I have to say that of all my ~50mm lenses, that K55/2 is probably my favorite; I have not spent a month with the A50/1.4 yet, so we'll see....

**pepperberry farm** · 05-27-2017, 10:11 PM - **1 Like**

**pepperberry farm** · 05-27-2017, 10:49 PM - **1 Like**

05-24-2017, 03:18 AM - 2 Likes	#1655
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676 Original Poster	K-3 with SMC A 50mm f1.7 yep, lying in a field before the rain arrives and drives me back inside: and then the clouds:

05-27-2017, 06:02 AM - 2 Likes	#1661
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676 Original Poster	K-3 with SMC 55mm f2 the K55/2 was mentioned here the other day; pulled mine out of the case and did a walkaround last night:

05-27-2017, 10:11 PM - 1 Like	#1664
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676 Original Poster	K-50 with DA 14mm f2.8 ED(IF)

05-27-2017, 10:49 PM - 1 Like	#1665
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676 Original Poster	K-3 with SMC A 50mm f1.7

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05-23-2017, 08:42 AM	#1651
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Originally posted by ChristianRock Too early to compare the two? They probably render similarly, but the 1.4 will have the smoother/rounder bokeh. Nice looking shots so far, pepperberry.

05-23-2017, 08:49 AM	#1652
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock Too early to compare the two? did you mean the 1.7 vs 1.4?

05-23-2017, 11:45 AM	#1653
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by pepperberry farm did you mean the 1.7 vs 1.4? Yes, those are the two that you just posted Originally posted by paulh They probably render similarly, but the 1.4 will have the smoother/rounder bokeh. Nice looking shots so far, pepperberry. That is the theory, of course, but what I am seeing is quite a difference in rendering as well.I'm realling liking the colors of the A 50 1.4, they are almost K-series like, but with stronger colors and more contrast.

05-23-2017, 12:03 PM	#1654
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock Yes, those are the two that you just posted That is the theory, of course, but what I am seeing is quite a difference in rendering as well.I'm realling liking the colors of the A 50 1.4, they are almost K-series like, but with stronger colors and more contrast. at first blush, there is a significant difference between the two - the 1.7 is a strong performer, warm colors typical of Pentax lenses, while the 1.4 has even more of a 3-D pop to it; I noticed this difference while shooting my dogs in the back yard the other day... granted, I've been more interested in the 1.4's abilities at the full f1.4 end, but when stopped down it's even more of a stunner.... I am hoping to be able to discern more of a difference between the two as the month progresses....

05-25-2017, 03:09 AM	#1656
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676 Original Poster	quick and dirty comparison..... sort of... I loaded the two 50's in question onto my two bodies and headed out to the west field - this is completely subjective and unscientific as all get out (K-3 vs K-50) but all of these pairings use the same PP: K-3/A50 1.7: K-50/A50 1.4: and when I got serious about shooting the sunset, the A50 1.7 does not disappoint: so, aside from the obvious difference (aperture), the 1.7 holds its own quite well, but the 1.4 does seem to edge it a bit as far as crisp/pop/subject isolation (in my eye, anyways)...

05-26-2017, 01:02 PM	#1659
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676 Original Poster	this morning, had a chance to shoot a bit before heading to town for errands... Tamron Adaptall-2 SP 72B: SMC A 50mm f1.4:

05-27-2017, 07:03 AM	#1662
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Originally posted by pepperberry farm K-3 with SMC 55mm f2 Nice. That 55 is a good lens. I have the 1.8 version, but I tend to use my SMC Tak 55/1.8 more since I can shoot in Av. From a blustery evening in early May:

05-27-2017, 09:03 AM	#1663
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676 Original Poster	Originally posted by paulh Nice. That 55 is a good lens. I have the 1.8 version, but I tend to use my SMC Tak 55/1.8 more since I can shoot in Av. I have to say that of all my ~50mm lenses, that K55/2 is probably my favorite; I have not spent a month with the A50/1.4 yet, so we'll see....