The New Fat Fifty is Here (first day shooting)

Craig66 · 07-27-2018, 12:03 AM - **1 Like**

Your photos have made me want to get this lens now.

But i really want the 150-450...

Ohh dear, this could get expensive...

buzzinhornet · 07-27-2018, 01:11 PM

A nice series of shots. Sure to help those considering buying the Fat Fifty! How does it sound when focusing? I have the DA 55 and it squeaks a little while focusing.

torashi · 07-27-2018, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by buzzinhornet

A nice series of shots. Sure to help those considering buying the Fat Fifty! How does it sound when focusing? I have the DA 55 and it squeaks a little while focusing.

He mentioned that it's very silent.

Originally posted by johnkrumm

Compared to my other lenses, pretty much absolutely silent. A small whisper.

buzzinhornet · 07-27-2018, 01:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Craig66

Your photos have made me want to get this lens now.

But i really want the 150-450...

Ohh dear, this could get expensive...

Get the DFA 150-450 and don't look back. There are many 50's that may not be quite as nice as the new Fat Fifty, but there's only 1 DFA150-450. It is a beast to carry around, however.

Craig66 · 07-27-2018, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by buzzinhornet

Get the DFA 150-450 and don't look back. There are many 50's that may not be quite as nice as the new Fat Fifty, but there's only 1 DFA150-450. It is a beast to carry around, however.

Yes I'll be getting the 150-450 first. I think I'd rather a wider than 50mm. A FF 20mm would be nice...

chima chinda · 07-28-2018, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by Craig66

Your photos have made me want to get this lens now.

But i really want the 150-450...

Ohh dear, this could get expensive...

You are not alone. :/

chima chinda · 08-02-2018, 04:47 AM

I really hope the price of the FA 43/1.9 drops now that the 50 1.4* has been released.

**RobA_Oz** · 08-02-2018, 05:04 AM

Originally posted by chima chinda

I really hope the price of the FA 43/1.9 drops now that the 50 1.4* has been released.

The 43 is the least expensive of the FA Limiteds, so I suspect not.

**Rondec** · 08-02-2018, 05:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MJKoski

I do not get the hype. If f/1.4 and AF is needed then sure. Otherwise 50mm makro-planar rules the kingdom at 1/2 - 2/3 of the price. And that is native K-mount version. And it weights about half in its FULL METAL JACKET.

I think you've summarized this lens quite well. It is for people who (rightly or wrongly) think they need auto focus and want an f1.4 lens that has excellent edge sharpness. If you don't need those things then you can save a lot of money. I agree with Big Mack, I haven't seen a lot of hype (to me hype is buzz coming from Ricoh itself). What I do see is a lot of photographers who have purchased this lens and seem pretty happy with its performance.

Lev · 12-04-2018, 05:11 PM

Hey guys, I like Jesus name very much for this lens!!

07-27-2018, 01:12 PM	#78
torashi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Medellín Posts: 1,322	Originally posted by buzzinhornet A nice series of shots. Sure to help those considering buying the Fat Fifty! How does it sound when focusing? I have the DA 55 and it squeaks a little while focusing. He mentioned that it's very silent. Originally posted by johnkrumm Compared to my other lenses, pretty much absolutely silent. A small whisper. Last edited by torashi; 07-27-2018 at 01:25 PM.

07-27-2018, 01:16 PM - 1 Like	#79
buzzinhornet Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Montreal, QC Photos: Gallery Posts: 46	DFA150-450 vs DFA50? Originally posted by Craig66 Your photos have made me want to get this lens now. But i really want the 150-450... Ohh dear, this could get expensive... Get the DFA 150-450 and don't look back. There are many 50's that may not be quite as nice as the new Fat Fifty, but there's only 1 DFA150-450. It is a beast to carry around, however.

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07-27-2018, 12:03 AM - 1 Like	#76
Craig66 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sapphire Coast. NSW. Posts: 141	Your photos have made me want to get this lens now. But i really want the 150-450... Ohh dear, this could get expensive...

07-27-2018, 01:11 PM	#77
buzzinhornet Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Montreal, QC Photos: Gallery Posts: 46	A nice series of shots. Sure to help those considering buying the Fat Fifty! How does it sound when focusing? I have the DA 55 and it squeaks a little while focusing.

07-27-2018, 07:56 PM	#80
Craig66 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sapphire Coast. NSW. Posts: 141	Originally posted by buzzinhornet Get the DFA 150-450 and don't look back. There are many 50's that may not be quite as nice as the new Fat Fifty, but there's only 1 DFA150-450. It is a beast to carry around, however. Yes I'll be getting the 150-450 first. I think I'd rather a wider than 50mm. A FF 20mm would be nice...

07-28-2018, 01:06 PM	#81
chima chinda Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Lagos Photos: Albums Posts: 60	Originally posted by Craig66 Your photos have made me want to get this lens now. But i really want the 150-450... Ohh dear, this could get expensive... You are not alone. :/

08-02-2018, 04:47 AM	#82
chima chinda Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Lagos Photos: Albums Posts: 60	I really hope the price of the FA 43/1.9 drops now that the 50 1.4* has been released.

08-02-2018, 05:04 AM	#83
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by chima chinda I really hope the price of the FA 43/1.9 drops now that the 50 1.4* has been released. The 43 is the least expensive of the FA Limiteds, so I suspect not.

08-02-2018, 05:58 AM - 1 Like	#84
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Originally posted by MJKoski I do not get the hype. If f/1.4 and AF is needed then sure. Otherwise 50mm makro-planar rules the kingdom at 1/2 - 2/3 of the price. And that is native K-mount version. And it weights about half in its FULL METAL JACKET. I think you've summarized this lens quite well. It is for people who (rightly or wrongly) think they need auto focus and want an f1.4 lens that has excellent edge sharpness. If you don't need those things then you can save a lot of money. I agree with Big Mack, I haven't seen a lot of hype (to me hype is buzz coming from Ricoh itself). What I do see is a lot of photographers who have purchased this lens and seem pretty happy with its performance.

12-04-2018, 05:11 PM	#85
Lev Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia Posts: 1,197	Hey guys, I like Jesus name very much for this lens!!