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bwield · 01-17-2009, 02:45 PM

Are the F and FA 50mm 1.7 bascially the same lens?
I know that the designs are different but I am wondering if they are optically similar.
I have a chance to pick up a F 50mm 1.7 for about 60 Canadian, so I am wondering if it should be the same caliber as the FA which I know many people love...

X Man · 01-17-2009, 03:14 PM

I don't know, but it doesn't matter. That lens in good working order is a steal at that price these days.

Regards,
Mike

Originally posted by bwield

Are the F and FA 50mm 1.7 bascially the same lens?
I know that the designs are different but I am wondering if they are optically similar.
I have a chance to pick up a F 50mm 1.7 for about 60 Canadian, so I am wondering if it should be the same caliber as the FA which I know many people love...

bwield · 01-17-2009, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by X Man

I don't know, but it doesn't matter. That lens in good working order is a steal at that price these days.

Regards,
Mike

Well I guess thats the other part of the question. IF its not similar to the FA model. Is the F series a good performer?
Thanks for the response X Man

**Just1MoreDave** · 01-17-2009, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by bwield

Are the F and FA 50mm 1.7 bascially the same lens?
I know that the designs are different but I am wondering if they are optically similar.
I have a chance to pick up a F 50mm 1.7 for about 60 Canadian, so I am wondering if it should be the same caliber as the FA which I know many people love...

All of the f1.7s, M through FA, have the same optical formula and six-blade aperture. The price is excellent.

gokenin · 01-17-2009, 03:43 PM

had the FA50 but switched to the F50 which i think is a better bokeh to me but there are plenty of examples of what the F series lens can do in the following thread

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/39866-f-club.html

jsherman999 · 01-17-2009, 08:29 PM

$60 Canadian - if the lens isn't damaged - is a no-brainer. It's worth at least twice that, Buy it immediately.

Images.

EDIT: Gokenin already linked. But look through that thread twice anyway, then buy the lens!

.

01-17-2009, 02:45 PM	#1
bwield Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 444	F / FA 50mm 1.7 Are the F and FA 50mm 1.7 bascially the same lens? I know that the designs are different but I am wondering if they are optically similar. I have a chance to pick up a F 50mm 1.7 for about 60 Canadian, so I am wondering if it should be the same caliber as the FA which I know many people love...

01-17-2009, 03:19 PM	#3
bwield Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 444 Original Poster	Thanks Originally posted by X Man I don't know, but it doesn't matter. That lens in good working order is a steal at that price these days. Regards, Mike Well I guess thats the other part of the question. IF its not similar to the FA model. Is the F series a good performer? Thanks for the response X Man

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X Man Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 478	I don't know, but it doesn't matter. That lens in good working order is a steal at that price these days. Regards, Mike Originally posted by bwield Are the F and FA 50mm 1.7 bascially the same lens? I know that the designs are different but I am wondering if they are optically similar. I have a chance to pick up a F 50mm 1.7 for about 60 Canadian, so I am wondering if it should be the same caliber as the FA which I know many people love...

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Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	Originally posted by bwield Are the F and FA 50mm 1.7 bascially the same lens? I know that the designs are different but I am wondering if they are optically similar. I have a chance to pick up a F 50mm 1.7 for about 60 Canadian, so I am wondering if it should be the same caliber as the FA which I know many people love... All of the f1.7s, M through FA, have the same optical formula and six-blade aperture. The price is excellent.

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gokenin Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lowell,ma Posts: 1,899	had the FA50 but switched to the F50 which i think is a better bokeh to me but there are plenty of examples of what the F series lens can do in the following thread https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/39866-f-club.html

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jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	$60 Canadian - if the lens isn't damaged - is a no-brainer. It's worth at least twice that, Buy it immediately. Images. EDIT: Gokenin already linked. But look through that thread twice anyway, then buy the lens! .

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