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Thumper473 · 02-17-2009, 04:29 PM

This is the lens that i got with my K1000 back in 1984. Is this a A Prime Series 1.2 50mm as listed under the Pentax Lens Review Database?

The reason I am not sure is I noted a difference in the focusing ring between the one I have and the one shown in our database. mine only has two bands where as the one in the database has four.

I have always loved the quality of this lens. Here is a recent shot taken with my lens:

Thanks,
Eric

stevebrot · 02-17-2009, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by Thumper473

The reason I am not sure is I noted a difference in the focusing ring between the one I have and the one shown in our database. mine only has two bands where as the one in the database has four.

Yes, you have a Pentax-A 50/2. A very dingy example, but a 50/2 none-the-less

.

I count two bands on the focus ring:

From database:

Steve

kjao · 02-17-2009, 04:37 PM

Nope, it is A50/f2.0, not the f1.2.

Thumper473 · 02-17-2009, 04:47 PM

Steve my lad, if you only knew where that lens has been and how many times it's been there.

kjao,
Thanks for the reply.

**Just1MoreDave** · 02-17-2009, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by Thumper473

The reason I am not sure is I noted a difference in the focusing ring between the one I have and the one shown in our database. mine only has two bands where as the one in the database has four.

That's the difference between 1:1.2 and 1:2. Also nearly a 20x difference in price.

Windex and an old toothbrush will make all those engraved characters look better.

Thumper473 · 02-17-2009, 04:58 PM

I must really be starting to loose things for me to miss scrolling down far enough, DUUH!

Well I will just have to add my love to the love/hate of this lens.

Perhaps I inhaled too many gas turbine engine fumes from the helicopters I flew in.

Thumper473 · 02-17-2009, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by Just1MoreDave

That's the difference between 1:1.2 and 1:2. Also nearly a 20x difference in price.

Windex and an old toothbrush will make all those engraved characters look better.

Thank you for the reply.

I wonder if Windex and a tooth brush would work on this old character, meaning my very own beat up body and personality, too?

stevebrot · 02-17-2009, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by Thumper473

Steve my lad, if you only knew where that lens has been and how many times it's been there.

kjao,
Thanks for the reply.

I know the story...

Steve

(owner of a fairly grimy, now deceased ricoh body...)

stevebrot · 02-17-2009, 05:42 PM

Originally posted by Just1MoreDave

Windex and an old toothbrush will make all those engraved characters look better.

Go easy with the Windex and toothbrush approach. I was applying this solution to a recent lens acquisition about 3 weeks ago and ended up with an EMPTY engraved lens scale. Yep, the old grimy paint just scrubbed right out. I have heard of a fix where you use some sort of lacquer crayon to fill it back in, but for now, I have no nice letters...

Steve

(Never had that happen before...)

02-17-2009, 04:29 PM	#1
Thumper473 Guest	Question about an old SLR film lens? This is the lens that i got with my K1000 back in 1984. Is this a A Prime Series 1.2 50mm as listed under the Pentax Lens Review Database? The reason I am not sure is I noted a difference in the focusing ring between the one I have and the one shown in our database. mine only has two bands where as the one in the database has four. I have always loved the quality of this lens. Here is a recent shot taken with my lens: Thanks, Eric

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02-17-2009, 04:36 PM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Thumper473 The reason I am not sure is I noted a difference in the focusing ring between the one I have and the one shown in our database. mine only has two bands where as the one in the database has four. Yes, you have a Pentax-A 50/2. A very dingy example, but a 50/2 none-the-less . I count two bands on the focus ring: From database: Steve

02-17-2009, 04:37 PM	#3
kjao Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 423	Nope, it is A50/f2.0, not the f1.2.

02-17-2009, 04:47 PM	#4
Thumper473 Guest	Steve my lad, if you only knew where that lens has been and how many times it's been there. kjao, Thanks for the reply.

02-17-2009, 04:57 PM	#5
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	Originally posted by Thumper473 The reason I am not sure is I noted a difference in the focusing ring between the one I have and the one shown in our database. mine only has two bands where as the one in the database has four. That's the difference between 1:1.2 and 1:2. Also nearly a 20x difference in price. Windex and an old toothbrush will make all those engraved characters look better.

02-17-2009, 04:58 PM	#6
Thumper473 Guest	I must really be starting to loose things for me to miss scrolling down far enough, DUUH! Well I will just have to add my love to the love/hate of this lens. Perhaps I inhaled too many gas turbine engine fumes from the helicopters I flew in.

02-17-2009, 05:01 PM	#7
Thumper473 Guest	Originally posted by Just1MoreDave That's the difference between 1:1.2 and 1:2. Also nearly a 20x difference in price. Windex and an old toothbrush will make all those engraved characters look better. Thank you for the reply. I wonder if Windex and a tooth brush would work on this old character, meaning my very own beat up body and personality, too?

02-17-2009, 05:38 PM	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Thumper473 Steve my lad, if you only knew where that lens has been and how many times it's been there. kjao, Thanks for the reply. I know the story... Steve (owner of a fairly grimy, now deceased ricoh body...)

02-17-2009, 05:42 PM	#9
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Just1MoreDave Windex and an old toothbrush will make all those engraved characters look better. Go easy with the Windex and toothbrush approach. I was applying this solution to a recent lens acquisition about 3 weeks ago and ended up with an EMPTY engraved lens scale. Yep, the old grimy paint just scrubbed right out. I have heard of a fix where you use some sort of lacquer crayon to fill it back in, but for now, I have no nice letters... Steve (Never had that happen before...)

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