Originally posted by k100d who cares if the lens is hard to find, unless you're trying to profit from the rarity. if you're not using it and you need another lens then sell it.
and i am credible because i used to have an A50 1.2 before, it's a nice lens to have, but it doesn't really offer much more than the 50 1.4's from what i've seen and doesn't have any special rendering properties that make it unique nor is it sharp as razor blades.
I would agree on the first paragraph that "if you don't use it, then sell it" part.
but I do somehow disagree on the 2nd paragraph regarding the A50 1.2 as not that different or doesn't have that much to offer compared to the 50 1.4 in terms of special rendering properties or razor sharpness. the additional blades would reproduce a unique bokeh, surreal images and much cooler color rendition. stop down further, it would surely be sharp although I do admit that the 50 1.4 already has a good resolution and a very good bokeh, it is just not that similar in reproducing the same results as that of the A 50 1.2.
anyway, if you are looking for razor sharpness at the 50mm range, I'd suggest you get the Super TAK 1.4 or Pentax 1.7. for bokeh rendering at 50mm, you know what to get.