Just got a NIB D-FA 50mm macro

**MJSfoto1956** · 10-20-2015, 06:52 PM

Just won an auction for a NIB Pentax D-FA 50mm Macro for $169.26 from a camera store that is going out of business here in Massachusetts. Needless to say, I'm happy with the price. Any issues with the D-FA 50mm Macro I should be on the look out for? (especially since I cannot return it)

Michael

**UncleVanya** · 10-20-2015, 07:41 PM - **1 Like**

It is terribly dangerous - lucky for you if you send it to me I will dispose of it for you.

esrandall · 10-20-2015, 07:43 PM

Wow -- what a steal. Congratz! One of the few modern Pentax macros I haven't owned, so can't comment from personal experience, but I've seen plenty of nice shots taken by it

sbc · 10-20-2015, 08:10 PM

One of the sharpest DA lenses, but focusing accuracy can be a little slack on my K-5 and K-5IIs.

KDD · 10-20-2015, 08:20 PM

D-FA 50mm Macro???

jimr-pdx · 10-20-2015, 09:33 PM

The DFA50 is my favorite macro lens, and I've tried a good half dozen or so. You'll like it, especially for that price!
Among the ones I have not tried are the DFA100 and 35 Limited.. maybe some day?

**clackers** · 10-20-2015, 09:44 PM

MJS, you're going to find it an unbelievably good 'normal' field-of-view lens on full-frame. Nicely done!

**UncleVanya** · 10-21-2015, 06:27 AM

Originally posted by KDD

D-FA 50mm Macro???

SMC Pentax-D FA 50mm F2.8 Macro Reviews - D FA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

KDD · 10-21-2015, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

SMC Pentax-D FA 50mm F2.8 Macro Reviews - D FA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Thanks.

**MJSfoto1956** · 10-23-2015, 06:12 PM

Originally posted by jimr-pdx

The DFA50 is my favorite macro lens, and I've tried a good half dozen or so. You'll like it, especially for that price!
Among the ones I have not tried are the DFA100 and 35 Limited.. maybe some day?

I've got the DA 35mm Limited -- an excellent overall performer.
If I like the DFA 50mm better, I might sell the 35mm and replace it with a FA 31 Limited.

Michael

**clackers** · 10-24-2015, 12:45 AM

If you did that, you'd also end up with two FF lenses. :-)

**MJSfoto1956** · 10-24-2015, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by clackers

If you did that, you'd also end up with two FF lenses. :-)

Well, I do have plans to eventually add a 77mm Limited to my collection, so it would only be appropriate for those two FF lenses to have some more brethren!

M

6BQ5 · 10-24-2015, 05:31 PM

The front element can be really shaky and wobbly, especially when fully extended. Be careful if you intend to mount heavy filters or accessories onto it.

Otherwise, it's a fine lens.

Enjoy it in good health!

**MJSfoto1956** · 10-24-2015, 05:47 PM

Just tested it out with a 1980s era Olympus T10 ring flash and it seems to perform quite well.
At least as nice as my Nikkor 60mm Micro on my D800 but with slightly better reach and much smaller filters!

Michael

10-20-2015, 06:52 PM	#1
MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305	Just got a NIB D-FA 50mm macro Just won an auction for a NIB Pentax D-FA 50mm Macro for $169.26 from a camera store that is going out of business here in Massachusetts. Needless to say, I'm happy with the price. Any issues with the D-FA 50mm Macro I should be on the look out for? (especially since I cannot return it) Michael

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	It is terribly dangerous - lucky for you if you send it to me I will dispose of it for you.

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esrandall Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sumner, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 965	Wow -- what a steal. Congratz! One of the few modern Pentax macros I haven't owned, so can't comment from personal experience, but I've seen plenty of nice shots taken by it

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sbc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Photos: Albums Posts: 357	One of the sharpest DA lenses, but focusing accuracy can be a little slack on my K-5 and K-5IIs.

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KDD Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403	D-FA 50mm Macro???

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jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	The DFA50 is my favorite macro lens, and I've tried a good half dozen or so. You'll like it, especially for that price! Among the ones I have not tried are the DFA100 and 35 Limited.. maybe some day?

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clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	MJS, you're going to find it an unbelievably good 'normal' field-of-view lens on full-frame. Nicely done!

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Originally posted by KDD D-FA 50mm Macro??? SMC Pentax-D FA 50mm F2.8 Macro Reviews - D FA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

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KDD Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403	Originally posted by UncleVanya SMC Pentax-D FA 50mm F2.8 Macro Reviews - D FA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Thanks.

10-23-2015, 06:12 PM	#10
MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305 Original Poster	Originally posted by jimr-pdx The DFA50 is my favorite macro lens, and I've tried a good half dozen or so. You'll like it, especially for that price! Among the ones I have not tried are the DFA100 and 35 Limited.. maybe some day? I've got the DA 35mm Limited -- an excellent overall performer. If I like the DFA 50mm better, I might sell the 35mm and replace it with a FA 31 Limited. Michael

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clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	If you did that, you'd also end up with two FF lenses. :-)

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10-24-2015, 03:32 PM	#12
MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305 Original Poster	Originally posted by clackers If you did that, you'd also end up with two FF lenses. :-) Well, I do have plans to eventually add a 77mm Limited to my collection, so it would only be appropriate for those two FF lenses to have some more brethren! M

10-24-2015, 05:31 PM	#13
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	The front element can be really shaky and wobbly, especially when fully extended. Be careful if you intend to mount heavy filters or accessories onto it. Otherwise, it's a fine lens. Enjoy it in good health!

10-24-2015, 05:47 PM	#14
MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305 Original Poster	Just tested it out with a 1980s era Olympus T10 ring flash and it seems to perform quite well. At least as nice as my Nikkor 60mm Micro on my D800 but with slightly better reach and much smaller filters! Michael