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Hexar · 01-09-2009, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by farfisa

Yeah, I'm wondering where he was focusing--looks sharp at the very bottom edge of the frame.

That's where I was focusing to. At 1.4 the DOF is razor-thin, so there was no way to have the whole chair sharp at the distance I was shooting from.

Igilligan · 01-09-2009, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by Hexar

I am not Korean, I am not going to defend their pride

But I took a picture of the same chair with my SMCP FA 50/1.4 2 minutes after taking this one, and it was not much different. CA were all over the place.

1.4 in that sun is gonna have some ca... sorry to hear the build quality is so cheap.

Still look forward to some pics

Have a good weekend.

Hexar · 01-09-2009, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by Igilligan

1.4 in that sun is gonna have some ca... sorry to hear the build quality is so cheap.

It's not cheap, it is "mixed" - below the plastic cup with gold sticker it is very decent and on Sigma EX DG level. But the cup kills everything. If it would have been made of metal, the lens would have been a definitive keeper. Now I am simply afraid to crack the edge of the cup before I'm done with it. Perhaps an UV filter will help.

Will keep you guys posted.

stevebrot · 01-09-2009, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by deejjjaaaa

they will show you no mercy here, Hexar.

Welcome to the forum Hexar. He is just kidding. This actually a pretty civil forum.

Steve

Hexar · 01-09-2009, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Welcome to the forum Hexar. He is just kidding. This actually a pretty civil forum.

Steve

Thank you, Steve! No worries, I am a big boy and can defend myself if necessary

Igilligan · 01-10-2009, 12:51 AM

That is what is holding the Front elements? Does it move forward and back when focusing?

omega leader · 01-10-2009, 05:56 AM

I'm pretty careful with my lenses, so I'm more concerned with the IQ. How does the build quality compare with the FA-J lenses (these are about the bottom of what I consider acceptable)?

Hexar · 01-10-2009, 07:03 AM

Originally posted by Igilligan

That is what is holding the Front elements? Does it move forward and back when focusing?

No, it doesnt move, but the edge of the cup sticks out way above the front element and this edge is of plastic. I'll try to take a picture later today.

Quicksand · 01-10-2009, 04:24 PM

It sounds to me like a metal screw-in hood would help a bit -- at least the frontmost edge would be metal and less likely to crack.

**tranq78** · 01-10-2009, 05:04 PM

My just completed review of this lens has been posted on this forum, click here...

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/46479-review-s...tml#post446820

Enjoy!

Stratman · 01-10-2009, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by tranq78

My just completed review of this lens has been posted on this forum, click here...

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/46479-review-s...tml#post446820

Enjoy!

Where did you get this lens? And , if I may ask, how much did you have to pay for it? I am very interested if it isn't too expensive...

kenyee · 01-10-2009, 05:51 PM

Originally posted by tranq78

My just completed review of this lens

tranq78:
Just wanted to thank you for all the work you put in on this, and your wallet for collecting so many of them...you made my wallet unhappy though

In your review, you mentioned the 77/1.8 and 85/1.4 are for different applications. What did you mean by that?

01-09-2009, 08:31 PM	#47
Igilligan Guest	My FA 50 would have bled purple in those conditions Originally posted by Hexar I am not Korean, I am not going to defend their pride But I took a picture of the same chair with my SMCP FA 50/1.4 2 minutes after taking this one, and it was not much different. CA were all over the place. 1.4 in that sun is gonna have some ca... sorry to hear the build quality is so cheap. Still look forward to some pics Have a good weekend.

01-09-2009, 08:38 PM	#48
Hexar Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 7	Originally posted by Igilligan 1.4 in that sun is gonna have some ca... sorry to hear the build quality is so cheap. It's not cheap, it is "mixed" - below the plastic cup with gold sticker it is very decent and on Sigma EX DG level. But the cup kills everything. If it would have been made of metal, the lens would have been a definitive keeper. Now I am simply afraid to crack the edge of the cup before I'm done with it. Perhaps an UV filter will help. Will keep you guys posted. Last edited by Hexar; 01-09-2009 at 08:43 PM.

01-10-2009, 12:51 AM	#51
Igilligan Guest	The cup of which you speak... That is what is holding the Front elements? Does it move forward and back when focusing?

01-10-2009, 05:56 AM	#52
omega leader Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 417	IQ I'm pretty careful with my lenses, so I'm more concerned with the IQ. How does the build quality compare with the FA-J lenses (these are about the bottom of what I consider acceptable)?

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01-09-2009, 07:56 PM	#46
Hexar Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 7	Originally posted by farfisa Yeah, I'm wondering where he was focusing--looks sharp at the very bottom edge of the frame. That's where I was focusing to. At 1.4 the DOF is razor-thin, so there was no way to have the whole chair sharp at the distance I was shooting from.

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by deejjjaaaa they will show you no mercy here, Hexar. Welcome to the forum Hexar. He is just kidding. This actually a pretty civil forum. Steve

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Hexar Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 7	Originally posted by stevebrot Welcome to the forum Hexar. He is just kidding. This actually a pretty civil forum. Steve Thank you, Steve! No worries, I am a big boy and can defend myself if necessary

01-10-2009, 07:03 AM	#53
Hexar Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 7	Originally posted by Igilligan That is what is holding the Front elements? Does it move forward and back when focusing? No, it doesnt move, but the edge of the cup sticks out way above the front element and this edge is of plastic. I'll try to take a picture later today.

01-10-2009, 04:24 PM	#54
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	It sounds to me like a metal screw-in hood would help a bit -- at least the frontmost edge would be metal and less likely to crack.

01-10-2009, 05:04 PM	#55
tranq78 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,006	My just completed review of this lens has been posted on this forum, click here... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/46479-review-s...tml#post446820 Enjoy!

01-10-2009, 05:16 PM	#56
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	Originally posted by tranq78 My just completed review of this lens has been posted on this forum, click here... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/46479-review-s...tml#post446820 Enjoy! Where did you get this lens? And , if I may ask, how much did you have to pay for it? I am very interested if it isn't too expensive...

01-10-2009, 05:51 PM	#57
kenyee Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, PRofMA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,026	Originally posted by tranq78 My just completed review of this lens tranq78: Just wanted to thank you for all the work you put in on this, and your wallet for collecting so many of them...you made my wallet unhappy though In your review, you mentioned the 77/1.8 and 85/1.4 are for different applications. What did you mean by that?

Samyang 85mm f1.4?

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