Pentax SMC-A 50mm f/2

NicholasN · 06-15-2008, 03:25 AM

Just picked up one of these on eBay for $61.00 AU

Anybody else own one and their thoughts on it?

For that price I don't mind experimenting with glass I have never tried before.

Meredith · 06-15-2008, 05:07 AM

Yea I would like to know that as well. I just won one on ebay for 18.00

so I am excited to go and play a little more. Hope someone chimes in with help.

Mike Cash · 06-15-2008, 05:17 AM

It does a good enough job.

MrApollinax · 06-15-2008, 07:35 AM

I picked one up to learn more about photography and force me to learn the limits and features of my camera. So far I'm liking it quite a bit. I fear it will lead me down the dreaded LBA path....

Anyway hope hope to learn how to use the lens as well as possible before trying to move to a "faster" lens. I've posted a couple pictures from the lens over in the Pet thread:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/14351-your-pet-day-post-...tml#post268586

I think for the price and what I am using it for it is an excellent lens.

Blue · 06-16-2008, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by NicholasN

Just picked up one of these on eBay for $61.00 AU

Anybody else own one and their thoughts on it?

For that price I don't mind experimenting with glass I have never tried before.

It was the "kit" lens that Pentax included with most of there manual focus AE cameras including the K000 from 1985 through 1998. It is a good lens. However, it is the proverbial "red-headed step child" because Pentax built several faster A 50mm lens such as the A 50mm f1.2, the Special50mm A f1.2, A 50mm 1.4, and the a 50mm 1.7. I bought my first Pentax in 1986 (k1000) and it had this lens and I still have it and the body.

A 50/2

BBear · 06-16-2008, 08:24 AM

I have the same lens, and liked it so much that I also bought the A f/1.4 version, which is a bit heavier and faster.

I had paid about $50 for the A f/2 and $160 for the A f/1.4... huge difference in cost but very marginal difference in quality, but the f/1.4 has the SPEED when you do need it. I dont use it at 1.4 that often, but it is there.

Pictures in my photo gallery were taken with the f/2.0 btw.

BB

NicholasN · 06-16-2008, 02:34 PM

Thanks for the reply guys!

I also managed to grab the 50mm f/1.7 as well in manual focus to play around with so I have the 50mm-A f/2 and now the 50mm-M f/1.7.

I grabbed the 50mm-A f/2 for indoor shots and low light stuff mainly.

And for the price well it is wayyyyy cheaper than the equivalent current lenses.

I'll post a few shots when I get a chance to have a play around.

06-15-2008, 03:25 AM	#1
NicholasN Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 301	Pentax SMC-A 50mm f/2 Just picked up one of these on eBay for $61.00 AU Anybody else own one and their thoughts on it? For that price I don't mind experimenting with glass I have never tried before.

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06-15-2008, 05:07 AM	#2
Meredith Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tennesse Posts: 56	Yea I would like to know that as well. I just won one on ebay for 18.00 so I am excited to go and play a little more. Hope someone chimes in with help.

06-15-2008, 05:17 AM	#3
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	It does a good enough job.

06-15-2008, 07:35 AM	#4
MrApollinax Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,529	I picked one up to learn more about photography and force me to learn the limits and features of my camera. So far I'm liking it quite a bit. I fear it will lead me down the dreaded LBA path.... Anyway hope hope to learn how to use the lens as well as possible before trying to move to a "faster" lens. I've posted a couple pictures from the lens over in the Pet thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/14351-your-pet-day-post-...tml#post268586 I think for the price and what I am using it for it is an excellent lens.

06-16-2008, 07:53 AM	#5
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by NicholasN Just picked up one of these on eBay for $61.00 AU Anybody else own one and their thoughts on it? For that price I don't mind experimenting with glass I have never tried before. It was the "kit" lens that Pentax included with most of there manual focus AE cameras including the K000 from 1985 through 1998. It is a good lens. However, it is the proverbial "red-headed step child" because Pentax built several faster A 50mm lens such as the A 50mm f1.2, the Special50mm A f1.2, A 50mm 1.4, and the a 50mm 1.7. I bought my first Pentax in 1986 (k1000) and it had this lens and I still have it and the body. A 50/2

06-16-2008, 08:24 AM	#6
BBear Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT / NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	I have the same lens, and liked it so much that I also bought the A f/1.4 version, which is a bit heavier and faster. I had paid about $50 for the A f/2 and $160 for the A f/1.4... huge difference in cost but very marginal difference in quality, but the f/1.4 has the SPEED when you do need it. I dont use it at 1.4 that often, but it is there. Pictures in my photo gallery were taken with the f/2.0 btw. BB

06-16-2008, 02:34 PM	#7
NicholasN Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 301 Original Poster	Thanks for the reply guys! I also managed to grab the 50mm f/1.7 as well in manual focus to play around with so I have the 50mm-A f/2 and now the 50mm-M f/1.7. I grabbed the 50mm-A f/2 for indoor shots and low light stuff mainly. And for the price well it is wayyyyy cheaper than the equivalent current lenses. I'll post a few shots when I get a chance to have a play around.