FA 50MM 1.2, and FA 28mm 2.8

mi2nc · 12-24-2008, 07:04 PM

I have a friend that has these lenses for sale for $100. Is this a good deal? I have seen the lenses and they are in very good condition.

k100d · 12-24-2008, 07:24 PM

yes! the FA50 retails for $200 new and the FA28 goes for probably a similar amount

**Marc Langille** · 12-24-2008, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by mi2nc

I have a friend that has these lenses for sale for $100. Is this a good deal? I have seen the lenses and they are in very good condition.

Some considerations:

AFAIK, no AF version of the 50mm 1.2 was ever produced. Only the Pentax-A 50/1.2, which is MF. That runs much higher than the price you quoted. There is an FA 50mm 1.4 and 1.7 though...

https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/category-SMC-Pentax-FA-Lenses.html

I suspect it's actually a 50mm 1:2 instead, not the 50mm 1:1.2?? It's not uncommon for this misquote on Ebay auctions. I believe that price quote for both is a good one just for the FA28mm 2.8. I don't think the 50mm 1:2 is that well regarded:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/category-SMC-Pentax-A-Lenses.html

If it's indeed a 50mm 1:1.2 plus the other lens, it's an excellent deal. Hope that helps?

Regards,
Marc

Peter Zack · 12-24-2008, 07:30 PM

I'm going to guess the 50mm Is actually an FA50mm f1.4. You didn't say if it was $100 each or $100 for both. Either way as K100D says they are worth close to $200 per lens.

Peter Zack · 12-24-2008, 07:32 PM

Yes as Marc says. If it's an M or A 50mm f1:2, then this lens is worth about $20.00 in the used market. manual focus and a basic fifty.

mi2nc · 12-24-2008, 07:54 PM

After I looked at the pictures of the lenses, the 28mm is an "A" series and the 50mm is a 1:2 "M' series. I think I will wait and keep looking for other lenses.

bentax · 12-24-2008, 08:04 PM

You need to figure out if its "A 1:1.2" or "A 1:2".

mi2nc · 12-24-2008, 08:13 PM

It is indeed a M 1:2 50mm.

wallyb · 12-24-2008, 09:35 PM

Originally posted by mi2nc

It is indeed a M 1:2 50mm.

Worth about $20-30 depending on condition.

Marc Sabatella · 12-24-2008, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by mi2nc

After I looked at the pictures of the lenses, the 28mm is an "A" series and the 50mm is a 1:2 "M' series. I think I will wait and keep looking for other lenses.

The M50/2 might not be worth anywhere near $100, but the A28/2.8 is.

roentarre · 12-24-2008, 11:10 PM

A 28 f2.8 went for a higher price in the past. However, its purple fringeing ability is a lot less than Fa 28mm (Strange that they share similar optical design).

50mm f2 shoud not cost 100 US dollars. I remembered the days that it costs 15 US dollars for one and many pentaxforums members revealed plenty of remorse for me...

Fa 50mm f1.4 would be reasonable with the 100 US dollars price tag. Currently I see this lens being sold for a price higher than 200 US dollars lately.

axl · 12-25-2008, 03:02 AM

Originally posted by wallyb

Worth about $20-30 depending on condition.

I really envy you these lens prices in US. Here in the UK, that same lens on shelf of any shop would have asking price of £40 or higher (50 f2 would probably go for around £55-65, 1.7 for around £75 and f1.4 usually carries £99 price tag) and yeas I'm talking M&A incarnations prices!!!
Soooooooooooooooooooooooo envious...

wallyb · 12-25-2008, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by axl

I really envy you these lens prices in US. Here in the UK, that same lens on shelf of any shop would have asking price of £40 or higher (50 f2 would probably go for around £55-65, 1.7 for around £75 and f1.4 usually carries £99 price tag) and yeas I'm talking M&A incarnations prices!!!
Soooooooooooooooooooooooo envious...

Don't feel too bad! If the 50/2 M were on any kind of store shelf, it would be priced at $50 or above, you can guarantee it! Even if it was in crummy condition. I'm speaking solely of the cutthroat used market online when referencing prices

Marc Sabatella · 12-25-2008, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by wallyb

Don't feel too bad! If the 50/2 M were on any kind of store shelf, it would be priced at $50 or above, you can guarantee it

Not sure what country you are talking about, but that's definitely not the case in the US. It is priced at $20 or so in most pawn shops and used camera shops, too.

wallyb · 12-25-2008, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by Marc Sabatella

Not sure what country you are talking about, but that's definitely not the case in the US. It is priced at $20 or so in most pawn shops and used camera shops, too.

Not the one around where I live here in the states -- maybe people around here just like to rip people off.

12-24-2008, 07:04 PM	#1
mi2nc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NC Posts: 147	FA 50MM 1.2, and FA 28mm 2.8 I have a friend that has these lenses for sale for $100. Is this a good deal? I have seen the lenses and they are in very good condition.

12-24-2008, 07:54 PM	#6
mi2nc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NC Posts: 147 Original Poster	After I looked at the pictures of the lenses, the 28mm is an "A" series and the 50mm is a 1:2 "M' series. I think I will wait and keep looking for other lenses. Last edited by mi2nc; 12-24-2008 at 08:15 PM.

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12-24-2008, 07:24 PM	#2
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	yes! the FA50 retails for $200 new and the FA28 goes for probably a similar amount

12-24-2008, 07:27 PM	#3
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,708	Originally posted by mi2nc I have a friend that has these lenses for sale for $100. Is this a good deal? I have seen the lenses and they are in very good condition. Some considerations: AFAIK, no AF version of the 50mm 1.2 was ever produced. Only the Pentax-A 50/1.2, which is MF. That runs much higher than the price you quoted. There is an FA 50mm 1.4 and 1.7 though... https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/category-SMC-Pentax-FA-Lenses.html I suspect it's actually a 50mm 1:2 instead, not the 50mm 1:1.2?? It's not uncommon for this misquote on Ebay auctions. I believe that price quote for both is a good one just for the FA28mm 2.8. I don't think the 50mm 1:2 is that well regarded: https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/category-SMC-Pentax-A-Lenses.html If it's indeed a 50mm 1:1.2 plus the other lens, it's an excellent deal. Hope that helps? Regards, Marc

12-24-2008, 07:30 PM	#4
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	I'm going to guess the 50mm Is actually an FA50mm f1.4. You didn't say if it was $100 each or $100 for both. Either way as K100D says they are worth close to $200 per lens.

12-24-2008, 07:32 PM	#5
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Yes as Marc says. If it's an M or A 50mm f1:2, then this lens is worth about $20.00 in the used market. manual focus and a basic fifty.

12-24-2008, 08:04 PM	#7
bentax Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Australia Posts: 190	You need to figure out if its "A 1:1.2" or "A 1:2".

12-24-2008, 08:13 PM	#8
mi2nc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NC Posts: 147 Original Poster	It is indeed a M 1:2 50mm.

12-24-2008, 09:35 PM	#9
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Photos: Albums Posts: 1,881	Originally posted by mi2nc It is indeed a M 1:2 50mm. Worth about $20-30 depending on condition.

12-24-2008, 10:11 PM	#10
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by mi2nc After I looked at the pictures of the lenses, the 28mm is an "A" series and the 50mm is a 1:2 "M' series. I think I will wait and keep looking for other lenses. The M50/2 might not be worth anywhere near $100, but the A28/2.8 is.

12-24-2008, 11:10 PM	#11
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	A 28 f2.8 went for a higher price in the past. However, its purple fringeing ability is a lot less than Fa 28mm (Strange that they share similar optical design). 50mm f2 shoud not cost 100 US dollars. I remembered the days that it costs 15 US dollars for one and many pentaxforums members revealed plenty of remorse for me... Fa 50mm f1.4 would be reasonable with the 100 US dollars price tag. Currently I see this lens being sold for a price higher than 200 US dollars lately.

12-25-2008, 03:02 AM	#12
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Originally posted by wallyb Worth about $20-30 depending on condition. I really envy you these lens prices in US. Here in the UK, that same lens on shelf of any shop would have asking price of £40 or higher (50 f2 would probably go for around £55-65, 1.7 for around £75 and f1.4 usually carries £99 price tag) and yeas I'm talking M&A incarnations prices!!! Soooooooooooooooooooooooo envious...

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12-25-2008, 02:38 PM	#13
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Photos: Albums Posts: 1,881	Originally posted by axl I really envy you these lens prices in US. Here in the UK, that same lens on shelf of any shop would have asking price of £40 or higher (50 f2 would probably go for around £55-65, 1.7 for around £75 and f1.4 usually carries £99 price tag) and yeas I'm talking M&A incarnations prices!!! Soooooooooooooooooooooooo envious... Don't feel too bad! If the 50/2 M were on any kind of store shelf, it would be priced at $50 or above, you can guarantee it! Even if it was in crummy condition. I'm speaking solely of the cutthroat used market online when referencing prices

12-25-2008, 04:05 PM	#14
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by wallyb Don't feel too bad! If the 50/2 M were on any kind of store shelf, it would be priced at $50 or above, you can guarantee it Not sure what country you are talking about, but that's definitely not the case in the US. It is priced at $20 or so in most pawn shops and used camera shops, too.

12-25-2008, 04:40 PM	#15
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Photos: Albums Posts: 1,881	Originally posted by Marc Sabatella Not sure what country you are talking about, but that's definitely not the case in the US. It is priced at $20 or so in most pawn shops and used camera shops, too. Not the one around where I live here in the states -- maybe people around here just like to rip people off.