Pentax 50mm 1.4 normal now available!

NLAlston · 03-15-2007, 07:15 PM

Thanks everyone.

I will indeed initiate further researching, into other vendors. 'don't rightly know where it (my efforts) will take me, but it doesn't really matter that much because new & better things will be coming down the pike before (I am hoping) too long.

shadowrulz3164 · 03-15-2007, 09:25 PM

forthose of you looking for that lens, i found one on amazon.com Amazon.com: Pentax SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 Lens: Electronics

not to sure of how good the vender is, but its something for you to check into

ETA: theres only one left, so id hurry

Dana G · 03-17-2007, 07:25 PM

The FA 50mm, the descendant of all the fast 50's through the years, is still in production. The problem is that there is a lot more demand than they expected, so when they show up they tend to sell out fast.

Adorama will let you pre-order, and when they get it in they'll send it to you.

indyjones · 03-17-2007, 11:47 PM

Hi,
I got my 50mm F1.4 together with my K10D, until now I'm still trying to get use to this new lens focusing. Took this picture the other day trying to mimic a macro shoot. Took a number of shoots but only this one turns out better than the rest. Name: Flower pentax forum.jpg
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Dana G · 03-18-2007, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by indyjones

Hi,
I got my 50mm F1.4 together with my K10D, until now I'm still trying to get use to this new lens focusing. Took this picture the other day trying to mimic a macro shoot. Took a number of shoots but only this one turns out better than the rest.

That's a great photo. Very sensual.

indyjones · 03-18-2007, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by Dana G

That's a great photo. Very sensual.

Thanks, I think that's because I have taken out 80% of the whole picture and only focus on the 20% part

FotoPete · 03-18-2007, 10:52 PM

Hey which 50/1.4 verison is the best. (excluding M42 Takumars)

K 50/1.4
M 50/1.4
A 50/1.4

or the

FA 50/1.4

Alvin · 03-18-2007, 10:59 PM

Originally posted by FotoPete

Hey which 50/1.4 verison is the best. (excluding M42 Takumars)

K 50/1.4
M 50/1.4
A 50/1.4

or the

FA 50/1.4

I like the M glass a lot, but you tossed in the FA which has gives one the ability to focus on a subject much quicker. Still knowing that, I'll choose the M for comparable IQ, at a astonishingly low price (vs. FA) to boot.

Flaco · 03-19-2007, 09:01 AM

I want one of these FA's for freakin concert shots. I have a M50 1.7(which I love), but if there's alot of movement, that's where the FA would come in handy.

Why is this lens produced in such small numbers? There's only 3 to 4 lenses I'd like to get, and then my LBA would be slowed a lil bit. Those are the sigma 28-70/2.8 or tamron 28-75/2.8, sigma 70-300 APO(would love to have the 70-200/2.8), and pentax FA50/2.8, and sigma 28-200 or 300 for vacation when I don't want to carry the whole lens family around.

Right now I'm trying to debate which lens to get first out of the FA50 and 70-300APO...

FotoPete · 03-19-2007, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by Alvin

I like the M glass a lot, but you tossed in the FA which has gives one the ability to focus on a subject much quicker. Still knowing that, I'll choose the M for comparable IQ, at a astonishingly low price (vs. FA) to boot.

Actually thanks Alvin haha. I actually was just wondering how the older primes compared to the FA 50 that everyone seems go crazy about.

So the M 50/1.4 is better than the Original K and the A version right?

**NaClH2O** · 03-19-2007, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by FotoPete

Actually thanks Alvin haha. I actually was just wondering how the older primes compared to the FA 50 that everyone seems go crazy about.

So the M 50/1.4 is better than the Original K and the A version right?

Some say M some say A some say FA. To be truthful I think a mouse would starve on the differences between the 4.

NaCl(the best one is the one you can find that you can afford easiest)H2O

jnorth · 03-19-2007, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by NLAlston

Hi Freddy.

I wasn't able to contact B&H, before a moment ago, what with the passing of a family member. But I just learned (from Peter, there) that it was still out-of-stock. He even went on to say that this particular lens had been discontinued. So, I'll just try a few other places - to see if they just happen to have one left, or look into something else.

Thanks, though.

I recently (within the last couple weeks) picked up a Pentax brochure from my local shop. It was a fresh publication including the K10D in it. I picked it up 'cause it included their lens line up. It lists the FA50 1.4 as a CURRENT lens. It may be hard to track it down along with many other lenses on their list, but the local rep claims if they are on that list they are still to be had.

Alvin · 03-19-2007, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by FotoPete

Actually thanks Alvin haha. I actually was just wondering how the older primes compared to the FA 50 that everyone seems go crazy about.

So the M 50/1.4 is better than the Original K and the A version right?

I can only say from the ones I tried at Henry's (K55/2, M50/1.4, M50/1.7, M50/2 and FA50/1.4) I wish I could have snapped the FA when I saw it though.

krar4 · 03-20-2007, 06:58 PM

This lens is available again at B&H. Woohoo...! I just received my order confirmation.

Rick

FotoPete · 03-20-2007, 08:06 PM

I'm just wondering cuz everyone seems to value the FA's AF ability greatly but they are all still the same optical design right? the price difference is pretty high though. You can get like 2-3 manual 50/1.4 for the price of an FA 50.

Ok I think I'm sticking with the M 50 as my next target...far away yes but I can't help but think about what wonders 1.4 can do for me indoors. Plus I'm a sucker for manual lenses. I can't imagine how that focus ring is like on the FA 50.

03-19-2007, 10:17 AM	#26
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Depends on who you talk to Originally posted by FotoPete Actually thanks Alvin haha. I actually was just wondering how the older primes compared to the FA 50 that everyone seems go crazy about. So the M 50/1.4 is better than the Original K and the A version right? Some say M some say A some say FA. To be truthful I think a mouse would starve on the differences between the 4. NaCl(the best one is the one you can find that you can afford easiest)H2O

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03-15-2007, 07:15 PM	#16
NLAlston Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Amherst, NY. Posts: 334	Thanks everyone. I will indeed initiate further researching, into other vendors. 'don't rightly know where it (my efforts) will take me, but it doesn't really matter that much because new & better things will be coming down the pike before (I am hoping) too long.

03-15-2007, 09:25 PM	#17
shadowrulz3164 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 157	forthose of you looking for that lens, i found one on amazon.com Amazon.com: Pentax SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 Lens: Electronics not to sure of how good the vender is, but its something for you to check into ETA: theres only one left, so id hurry

03-17-2007, 07:25 PM	#18
Dana G Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Masachusetts Posts: 243	The FA 50mm, the descendant of all the fast 50's through the years, is still in production. The problem is that there is a lot more demand than they expected, so when they show up they tend to sell out fast. Adorama will let you pre-order, and when they get it in they'll send it to you.

03-17-2007, 11:47 PM	#19
indyjones Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2	Hi, I got my 50mm F1.4 together with my K10D, until now I'm still trying to get use to this new lens focusing. Took this picture the other day trying to mimic a macro shoot. Took a number of shoots but only this one turns out better than the rest.

03-18-2007, 07:55 AM	#20
Dana G Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Masachusetts Posts: 243	Originally posted by indyjones Hi, I got my 50mm F1.4 together with my K10D, until now I'm still trying to get use to this new lens focusing. Took this picture the other day trying to mimic a macro shoot. Took a number of shoots but only this one turns out better than the rest. That's a great photo. Very sensual.

03-18-2007, 09:38 PM	#21
indyjones Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2	Originally posted by Dana G That's a great photo. Very sensual. Thanks, I think that's because I have taken out 80% of the whole picture and only focus on the 20% part

03-18-2007, 10:52 PM	#22
FotoPete Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,774	Hey which 50/1.4 verison is the best. (excluding M42 Takumars) K 50/1.4 M 50/1.4 A 50/1.4 or the FA 50/1.4

03-18-2007, 10:59 PM	#23
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	Originally posted by FotoPete Hey which 50/1.4 verison is the best. (excluding M42 Takumars) K 50/1.4 M 50/1.4 A 50/1.4 or the FA 50/1.4 I like the M glass a lot, but you tossed in the FA which has gives one the ability to focus on a subject much quicker. Still knowing that, I'll choose the M for comparable IQ, at a astonishingly low price (vs. FA) to boot.

03-19-2007, 09:01 AM	#24
Flaco Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Outside Chicago Posts: 218	I want one of these FA's for freakin concert shots. I have a M50 1.7(which I love), but if there's alot of movement, that's where the FA would come in handy. Why is this lens produced in such small numbers? There's only 3 to 4 lenses I'd like to get, and then my LBA would be slowed a lil bit. Those are the sigma 28-70/2.8 or tamron 28-75/2.8, sigma 70-300 APO(would love to have the 70-200/2.8), and pentax FA50/2.8, and sigma 28-200 or 300 for vacation when I don't want to carry the whole lens family around. Right now I'm trying to debate which lens to get first out of the FA50 and 70-300APO...

03-19-2007, 09:18 AM	#25
FotoPete Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,774	Originally posted by Alvin I like the M glass a lot, but you tossed in the FA which has gives one the ability to focus on a subject much quicker. Still knowing that, I'll choose the M for comparable IQ, at a astonishingly low price (vs. FA) to boot. Actually thanks Alvin haha. I actually was just wondering how the older primes compared to the FA 50 that everyone seems go crazy about. So the M 50/1.4 is better than the Original K and the A version right?

03-19-2007, 12:01 PM	#27
jnorth Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 230	Originally posted by NLAlston Hi Freddy. I wasn't able to contact B&H, before a moment ago, what with the passing of a family member. But I just learned (from Peter, there) that it was still out-of-stock. He even went on to say that this particular lens had been discontinued. So, I'll just try a few other places - to see if they just happen to have one left, or look into something else. Thanks, though. I recently (within the last couple weeks) picked up a Pentax brochure from my local shop. It was a fresh publication including the K10D in it. I picked it up 'cause it included their lens line up. It lists the FA50 1.4 as a CURRENT lens. It may be hard to track it down along with many other lenses on their list, but the local rep claims if they are on that list they are still to be had.

03-19-2007, 12:12 PM	#28
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	Originally posted by FotoPete Actually thanks Alvin haha. I actually was just wondering how the older primes compared to the FA 50 that everyone seems go crazy about. So the M 50/1.4 is better than the Original K and the A version right? I can only say from the ones I tried at Henry's (K55/2, M50/1.4, M50/1.7, M50/2 and FA50/1.4) I wish I could have snapped the FA when I saw it though.

03-20-2007, 06:58 PM	#29
krar4 New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 7	This lens is available again at B&H. Woohoo...! I just received my order confirmation. Rick

03-20-2007, 08:06 PM	#30
FotoPete Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,774	I'm just wondering cuz everyone seems to value the FA's AF ability greatly but they are all still the same optical design right? the price difference is pretty high though. You can get like 2-3 manual 50/1.4 for the price of an FA 50. Ok I think I'm sticking with the M 50 as my next target...far away yes but I can't help but think about what wonders 1.4 can do for me indoors. Plus I'm a sucker for manual lenses. I can't imagine how that focus ring is like on the FA 50.