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Groundloop · 04-14-2008, 05:03 PM

rparmar,

I wasn't trying to make the claim that the FA 50 is better than the 43 Limited. I was just trying to clarify for Thule that both the 50 and 43 are sharper than the DA 16-45 at 45mm.

heatherslightbox · 04-14-2008, 06:05 PM

Both are good. I have the 43 and chose it for both IQ and build quality. Feel free to go to my pbase page and browse around for some good examples of what the 43 can do: Heather's Photo Galleries at pbase.com.
Here are a couple of examples:

You might want to go check out the pbase database of cameras and lenses for more samples:
Pentax smc P-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited Lens Sample Photos and Specifications
Pentax smc P-FA 50mm f/1.4 Lens Sample Photos and Specifications

HTH,
Heather

Thule · 04-15-2008, 09:32 AM

Thanks for all for the info. I think I should find a local dealer to test the 50mm f/1,4 with my K10D.

btw: would anybody happen to know any site for Pentax 50mm f/2,8 Macro MTF graph?

Hopi · 04-15-2008, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by Thule

Thanks for all for the info. I think I should find a local dealer to test the 50mm f/1,4 with my K10D.

btw: would anybody happen to know any site for Pentax 50mm f/2,8 Macro MTF graph?

Pentax K20D

Ben_Edict · 04-15-2008, 01:50 PM

All three lenses are simply very different:
4/16-45 is a slow standard zoom
1.9/43 is a high quality medium-fast lens
1.4/50 is the fastest current Pentax lens (nearly one full f-stop faster than the 43mm, but also longer)

So, i would think, they have different applications. If you need a fast lens, the 4/16-45 is the wrong choice, even if it would sport better image quality, then the FA 1.4/50 (which it doesn't)

If you, on the other hand, need a versatile lens and don't want to carry and change a multitude of lenses, the obvious choice will be the zoom.

These applications are the ultimate measures for your decision, not the last possible diffferences in resolution (which by the way are fairly dependend on how the measurements are performed.)

ben

benjikan · 05-03-2008, 09:42 AM

Just BOUGHT the Pentax Limited 43mm f1.9 lens. Not given...Bought!!!

It is the Silver Version. It is your fault Steve.

Now I have the 21, 31, 40, 43 and 70 Limiteds. I know...I now need the 77

No way!
Ben

DJey · 05-03-2008, 10:04 AM

Wow.. you've got all my dream lenses! Wahahaah.. Especially that 31Ltd

Nesster · 05-03-2008, 10:37 AM

Mount them on a turret and you'll have a Limited zoom!

k100d · 05-03-2008, 11:32 AM

which one is your favourite so far?

Igilligan · 05-03-2008, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by k100d

which one is your favourite so far?

Very good question... I look forward to the answer. I hope you don't take the politicians way out and leave us as confused as before you answered...

axl · 05-03-2008, 02:43 PM

I'd like to see the answer about the favourite too...

roentarre · 05-03-2008, 04:50 PM

Ben, this is so exciting to see that you are still using pentax gear! The fact is that no matter what lenses you use, the finished images are always the superb masterpieces.

It would be great to hear your comments regarding the weaknesses and strength of this lens

benjikan · 05-03-2008, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by roentarre

Ben, this is so exciting to see that you are still using pentax gear! The fact is that no matter what lenses you use, the finished images are always the superb masterpieces.

It would be great to hear your comments regarding the weaknesses and strength of this lens

I just purchased it this evening from Canada. It will be four or five days before I receive it. I paid 429.00 Canadian Dollars including UPS delivery or about 275 Euros.

Thanks
Ben

mattdm · 05-03-2008, 06:29 PM

Since you have both the 40 and 43 I'm particularly curious to hear your comparison of the two.

k100d · 05-03-2008, 06:54 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

I just purchased it this evening from Canada. It will be four or five days before I receive it. I paid 429.00 Canadian Dollars including UPS delivery or about 275 Euros.

Prodigital2000?

05-03-2008, 09:42 AM	#111
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Pentax 43mm Limited f1.9 Just BOUGHT the Pentax Limited 43mm f1.9 lens. Not given...Bought!!! It is the Silver Version. It is your fault Steve. Now I have the 21, 31, 40, 43 and 70 Limiteds. I know...I now need the 77 No way! Ben

05-03-2008, 02:34 PM	#115
Igilligan Guest	Oh I await the answer too Originally posted by k100d which one is your favourite so far? Very good question... I look forward to the answer. I hope you don't take the politicians way out and leave us as confused as before you answered...

05-03-2008, 04:54 PM	#118
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Originally posted by roentarre Ben, this is so exciting to see that you are still using pentax gear! The fact is that no matter what lenses you use, the finished images are always the superb masterpieces. It would be great to hear your comments regarding the weaknesses and strength of this lens I just purchased it this evening from Canada. It will be four or five days before I receive it. I paid 429.00 Canadian Dollars including UPS delivery or about 275 Euros. Thanks Ben Last edited by benjikan; 05-03-2008 at 05:02 PM.

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04-14-2008, 05:03 PM	#106
Groundloop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 236	rparmar, I wasn't trying to make the claim that the FA 50 is better than the 43 Limited. I was just trying to clarify for Thule that both the 50 and 43 are sharper than the DA 16-45 at 45mm.

04-14-2008, 06:05 PM	#107
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599	Both are good. I have the 43 and chose it for both IQ and build quality. Feel free to go to my pbase page and browse around for some good examples of what the 43 can do: Heather's Photo Galleries at pbase.com. Here are a couple of examples: You might want to go check out the pbase database of cameras and lenses for more samples: Pentax smc P-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited Lens Sample Photos and Specifications Pentax smc P-FA 50mm f/1.4 Lens Sample Photos and Specifications HTH, Heather

04-15-2008, 09:32 AM	#108
Thule New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Posts: 10	Thanks for all for the info. I think I should find a local dealer to test the 50mm f/1,4 with my K10D. btw: would anybody happen to know any site for Pentax 50mm f/2,8 Macro MTF graph?

04-15-2008, 01:12 PM	#109
Hopi New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 14	Originally posted by Thule Thanks for all for the info. I think I should find a local dealer to test the 50mm f/1,4 with my K10D. btw: would anybody happen to know any site for Pentax 50mm f/2,8 Macro MTF graph? Pentax K20D

04-15-2008, 01:50 PM	#110
Ben_Edict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SouthWest "Regio" Photos: Albums Posts: 3,309	All three lenses are simply very different: 4/16-45 is a slow standard zoom 1.9/43 is a high quality medium-fast lens 1.4/50 is the fastest current Pentax lens (nearly one full f-stop faster than the 43mm, but also longer) So, i would think, they have different applications. If you need a fast lens, the 4/16-45 is the wrong choice, even if it would sport better image quality, then the FA 1.4/50 (which it doesn't) If you, on the other hand, need a versatile lens and don't want to carry and change a multitude of lenses, the obvious choice will be the zoom. These applications are the ultimate measures for your decision, not the last possible diffferences in resolution (which by the way are fairly dependend on how the measurements are performed.) ben

05-03-2008, 10:04 AM	#112
DJey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 284	Wow.. you've got all my dream lenses! Wahahaah.. Especially that 31Ltd

05-03-2008, 10:37 AM	#113
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Mount them on a turret and you'll have a Limited zoom!

05-03-2008, 11:32 AM	#114
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	which one is your favourite so far?

05-03-2008, 02:43 PM	#116
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	I'd like to see the answer about the favourite too...

05-03-2008, 04:50 PM	#117
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Ben, this is so exciting to see that you are still using pentax gear! The fact is that no matter what lenses you use, the finished images are always the superb masterpieces. It would be great to hear your comments regarding the weaknesses and strength of this lens

05-03-2008, 06:29 PM	#119
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Since you have both the 40 and 43 I'm particularly curious to hear your comparison of the two.

05-03-2008, 06:54 PM	#120
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	Originally posted by benjikan I just purchased it this evening from Canada. It will be four or five days before I receive it. I paid 429.00 Canadian Dollars including UPS delivery or about 275 Euros. Prodigital2000?

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