Cosina 55mm f1.2 arrived!

**.a.t.** · 11-13-2011, 04:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kaipa

The thread is old, but I think it worths this picture...

Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor

I didn't even know that a Vivitar Series 1 version of the 55/1.2 existed. I am wondering why they stopped production of this lens - does anyone know what was its cost when it was released?

According to a web page I found, the Vivitar 55 f1.2 (Series 1?) listed for $230 in the U.S. in 1976. http://web.archive.org/web/20021101165015/medfmt.8k.com/third/table3.txt
[homepage here: Third Party Lenses Resource Megasite Home Page]

The Series 1 55 is also mentioned in this PF thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/33686-vivitar-lens-question.html

Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor

I hope Samyang will make a 50mm faster than 1.4 some day.

Agreed!

Last edited by .a.t.; 11-13-2011 at 05:04 AM.

Miserere · 11-13-2011, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by all thumbs

According to a web page I found, the Vivitar 55 f1.2 (Series 1?) listed for $230 in the U.S. in 1976.

If anyone's wondering, that's about $890 in today's dollars.

kaipa · 11-14-2011, 01:30 AM

Originally posted by Miserere

If anyone's wondering, that's about $890 in today's dollars.

I've heard that in Japan camera stores you still can find brand new A 50/1.2 for about $1000. Quality f1.2 lens are always quite expensive.

Miserere · 11-14-2011, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by kaipa

I've heard that in Japan camera stores you still can find brand new A 50/1.2 for about $1000. Quality f1.2 lens are always quite expensive.

You can buy a brand new A 50mm f/1.2 from Japan through eBay. A couple of years ago they were going for $500-600; the one I own I bought in mint condition from a guy that had bought it new from Japan.

Now if only they'd rerelease it as an FA 50mm f/1.2 Ltd...

Zygonyx · 12-17-2011, 01:33 AM

They did release a "special version" silver coloured, sold with LX 2000 millenium...

tabl10s · 06-13-2012, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

They did release a "special version" silver coloured, sold with LX 2000 millenium...

When did the grip come with a strap stud?

Miserere · 06-14-2012, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

They did release a "special version" silver coloured, sold with LX 2000 millenium...

I know! It looks very Limited, and I always wondered why they didn't just add autofocus to the lens and release it as a 50mm f/1.2 Ltd. Even at $1,000 I'm sure they would've sold like hotcakes. Pentax's decisions (or lack thereof) really baffle me

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11-13-2011, 04:02 AM - 1 Like	#121
.a.t. Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yesterday Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,261	Originally posted by kaipa The thread is old, but I think it worths this picture... Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor I didn't even know that a Vivitar Series 1 version of the 55/1.2 existed. I am wondering why they stopped production of this lens - does anyone know what was its cost when it was released? According to a web page I found, the Vivitar 55 f1.2 (Series 1?) listed for $230 in the U.S. in 1976. http://web.archive.org/web/20021101165015/medfmt.8k.com/third/table3.txt [homepage here: Third Party Lenses Resource Megasite Home Page] The Series 1 55 is also mentioned in this PF thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/33686-vivitar-lens-question.html Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor I hope Samyang will make a 50mm faster than 1.4 some day. Agreed! Last edited by .a.t.; 11-13-2011 at 05:04 AM.

11-13-2011, 03:08 PM	#122
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	Originally posted by all thumbs According to a web page I found, the Vivitar 55 f1.2 (Series 1?) listed for $230 in the U.S. in 1976. If anyone's wondering, that's about $890 in today's dollars.

11-14-2011, 01:30 AM	#123
kaipa Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Zhukovsky,Russia / SF Bay Area Posts: 249	Originally posted by Miserere If anyone's wondering, that's about $890 in today's dollars. I've heard that in Japan camera stores you still can find brand new A 50/1.2 for about $1000. Quality f1.2 lens are always quite expensive.

11-14-2011, 11:54 AM	#124
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	Originally posted by kaipa I've heard that in Japan camera stores you still can find brand new A 50/1.2 for about $1000. Quality f1.2 lens are always quite expensive. You can buy a brand new A 50mm f/1.2 from Japan through eBay. A couple of years ago they were going for $500-600; the one I own I bought in mint condition from a guy that had bought it new from Japan. Now if only they'd rerelease it as an FA 50mm f/1.2 Ltd...

12-17-2011, 01:33 AM	#125
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	They did release a "special version" silver coloured, sold with LX 2000 millenium...

06-13-2012, 09:02 PM	#126
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424	Originally posted by Zygonyx They did release a "special version" silver coloured, sold with LX 2000 millenium... When did the grip come with a strap stud?

06-14-2012, 05:26 AM	#127
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	Originally posted by Zygonyx They did release a "special version" silver coloured, sold with LX 2000 millenium... I know! It looks very Limited, and I always wondered why they didn't just add autofocus to the lens and release it as a 50mm f/1.2 Ltd. Even at $1,000 I'm sure they would've sold like hotcakes. Pentax's decisions (or lack thereof) really baffle me