F 50mm f/1.7...good one?

PollitowuzHere · 07-01-2008, 02:22 PM

So I have either the chance to buy an F 50mm 1.7 or the FA 50mm 1.4. I currently have a M 50mm 1.4, and chances are that I dont need the extra .3 f stop. I want the lens for the auto focus plus the ability to use the meter in camera, instead of green button shooting. Also, is the 18-55 available in B&H, I dont want to end up spending $199 on a kit lens D:

Jodokast96 · 07-01-2008, 03:06 PM

That's a great lens as well. It just doesn't pop up quite as often as the FA 1.4. As to the 18-55, I suppose you mean the Mk II version? You should be able to find it most places for $100 or so. Try Amazon.com.

deudeu · 07-01-2008, 04:15 PM

Or, you can buy mine off the Marketplace...

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographer-s-marketplace/25545-d-xenon-...3-5-5-6-a.html

PollitowuzHere · 07-01-2008, 06:30 PM

yeah, the Mk. II is going for $200 in B&H!!! and the F 50mm is just $99 at a little camera shop in NYC...yeah, B&H is camera heaven *drools*

Jodokast96 · 07-01-2008, 06:39 PM

Amazon.com: Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras: Electronics

k100d · 07-01-2008, 06:48 PM

check out this page for different opinions on 50s
Stan's Pentax Photography

ericc · 07-01-2008, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by PollitowuzHere

yeah, the Mk. II is going for $200 in B&H!!! and the F 50mm is just $99 at a little camera shop in NYC...yeah, B&H is camera heaven *drools*

If you can get the F50/1.7 for under $100US, then my advice is to run, don't walk, to the store to get it. I paid $125+ for my two most recent F50/1.7's and that was before the K10D phenomenon pushed the prices of K-mounts up. I currently own 3 copies of this lens and 5 have passed thru my muddy paws in the last 10 years. None of them were bad.

Asahiflex · 07-01-2008, 11:56 PM

Originally posted by ericc

If you can get the F50/1.7 for under $100US, then my advice is to run, don't walk, to the store to get it. I paid $125+ for my two most recent F50/1.7's and that was before the K10D phenomenon pushed the prices of K-mounts up. I currently own 3 copies of this lens and 5 have passed thru my muddy paws in the last 10 years. None of them were bad.

$99 Is quite a steal. Like you said: run, don't walk! Also, the build quality of the F series is regarded higher than that of the FA series. I'm happy to have both the F 50/1.4 and 1.7 versions and I love them both!

cooldude14es · 07-02-2008, 01:21 AM

Hi. F50 1.7 is a great lens, on inside shooting it works just perfect. These pictures on the link below were taken handheld, no flash and wide open:

alecsgarcia : photos : F 50- powered by SmugMug

It was on the Barcelona Comic Festival.

danielchtong · 07-02-2008, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by cooldude14es

Hi. F50 1.7 is a great lens, on inside shooting it works just perfect. These pictures on the link below were taken handheld, no flash and wide open:

alecsgarcia : photos : F 50- powered by SmugMug

It was on the Barcelona Comic Festival.

I had FA50mmF1.4 before. After getting my F 50mmF1.7, I did a thorogh test. Gave it all up to decide the pros and cons of each.
At long last I keep the older F1.7 version mainly for its more classic exterior look. That was about it. I do not collect lenses. I use them.

Daniel

PollitowuzHere · 07-02-2008, 06:55 PM

Bought the lens...so far auto focus is fast, albeit a bit noisy...and it exposes well...plus the lens was clean, no fungus nor scratches. It was still in the original box, which has the red Pentax name faded to a dull yellow, I like the look

...So now I have 2 nifty fifties D:

WendyB · 07-03-2008, 09:54 PM

Originally posted by danielchtong

I had FA50mmF1.4 before. After getting my F 50mmF1.7, I did a thorogh test. Gave it all up to decide the pros and cons of each.
At long last I keep the older F1.7 version mainly for its more classic exterior look. That was about it. I do not collect lenses. I use them.

Daniel

I also use them, and I do collect as many as I can get my hands on. The F50 1.7 is my absolute favorite. With many just and good reasons.

My photography lens test arrays are soon to be on the web a P-Base.

07-01-2008, 02:22 PM	#1
PollitowuzHere Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 110	F 50mm f/1.7...good one? So I have either the chance to buy an F 50mm 1.7 or the FA 50mm 1.4. I currently have a M 50mm 1.4, and chances are that I dont need the extra .3 f stop. I want the lens for the auto focus plus the ability to use the meter in camera, instead of green button shooting. Also, is the 18-55 available in B&H, I dont want to end up spending $199 on a kit lens D:

07-02-2008, 06:55 PM	#11
PollitowuzHere Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 110 Original Poster	Got it Bought the lens...so far auto focus is fast, albeit a bit noisy...and it exposes well...plus the lens was clean, no fungus nor scratches. It was still in the original box, which has the red Pentax name faded to a dull yellow, I like the look ...So now I have 2 nifty fifties D:

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Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	That's a great lens as well. It just doesn't pop up quite as often as the FA 1.4. As to the 18-55, I suppose you mean the Mk II version? You should be able to find it most places for $100 or so. Try Amazon.com.

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deudeu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Paris Posts: 222	Or, you can buy mine off the Marketplace... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographer-s-marketplace/25545-d-xenon-...3-5-5-6-a.html

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PollitowuzHere Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 110 Original Poster	yeah, the Mk. II is going for $200 in B&H!!! and the F 50mm is just $99 at a little camera shop in NYC...yeah, B&H is camera heaven drools

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Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	Amazon.com: Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras: Electronics

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k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	check out this page for different opinions on 50s Stan's Pentax Photography

07-01-2008, 08:32 PM	#7
ericc Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western Oklahoma Posts: 412	Originally posted by PollitowuzHere yeah, the Mk. II is going for $200 in B&H!!! and the F 50mm is just $99 at a little camera shop in NYC...yeah, B&H is camera heaven drools If you can get the F50/1.7 for under $100US, then my advice is to run, don't walk, to the store to get it. I paid $125+ for my two most recent F50/1.7's and that was before the K10D phenomenon pushed the prices of K-mounts up. I currently own 3 copies of this lens and 5 have passed thru my muddy paws in the last 10 years. None of them were bad.

07-01-2008, 11:56 PM	#8
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by ericc If you can get the F50/1.7 for under $100US, then my advice is to run, don't walk, to the store to get it. I paid $125+ for my two most recent F50/1.7's and that was before the K10D phenomenon pushed the prices of K-mounts up. I currently own 3 copies of this lens and 5 have passed thru my muddy paws in the last 10 years. None of them were bad. $99 Is quite a steal. Like you said: run, don't walk! Also, the build quality of the F series is regarded higher than that of the FA series. I'm happy to have both the F 50/1.4 and 1.7 versions and I love them both!

07-02-2008, 01:21 AM	#9
cooldude14es Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Barcelona, Spain Posts: 264	Hi. F50 1.7 is a great lens, on inside shooting it works just perfect. These pictures on the link below were taken handheld, no flash and wide open: alecsgarcia : photos : F 50- powered by SmugMug It was on the Barcelona Comic Festival.

07-02-2008, 02:16 PM	#10
danielchtong Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 885	Originally posted by cooldude14es Hi. F50 1.7 is a great lens, on inside shooting it works just perfect. These pictures on the link below were taken handheld, no flash and wide open: alecsgarcia : photos : F 50- powered by SmugMug It was on the Barcelona Comic Festival. I had FA50mmF1.4 before. After getting my F 50mmF1.7, I did a thorogh test. Gave it all up to decide the pros and cons of each. At long last I keep the older F1.7 version mainly for its more classic exterior look. That was about it. I do not collect lenses. I use them. Daniel

07-03-2008, 09:54 PM	#12
WendyB Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan Posts: 189	Originally posted by danielchtong I had FA50mmF1.4 before. After getting my F 50mmF1.7, I did a thorogh test. Gave it all up to decide the pros and cons of each. At long last I keep the older F1.7 version mainly for its more classic exterior look. That was about it. I do not collect lenses. I use them. Daniel I also use them, and I do collect as many as I can get my hands on. The F50 1.7 is my absolute favorite. With many just and good reasons. My photography lens test arrays are soon to be on the web a P-Base.

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