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tasha_22 · 07-09-2007, 07:22 PM

Hi!

I have both the lenses and want to get rid of one. Which one is the better one to keep?

Anyone has used both these? I just received the F 1.7 and cant afford to keep both.

thanks

Tasha

Kguru · 07-09-2007, 11:42 PM

Well ... whichever you want to get rid of and have not lined up a buyer, please email me the asking price, thanks.
a.kguru at yahoo dot com

Deni · 07-10-2007, 01:22 AM

Did you check the lens review database?

SMC Pentax-F 50mm F1.7 vs SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.4

I'd keep the auto focus one.

carpents · 07-10-2007, 04:02 AM

For Autofocus vs. Manual focus, only you can say which one is better.

As for image quality, since you have both of them, just walk around for a day with just those two lenses. See which one produces images you like better.

Simple!

Peter Zack · 07-10-2007, 04:37 AM

This is a tough choice. The convenience of AF vs. the speed and great image quality of the 1.4. I've had both and they are great lenses. You will have to do some test shooting to decide which produces the best image for your eye. I decided on a different choice. I sold both on Ebay and got the FA 1.4 and pocketed $40.00. So I feel I have the best of both now.

tasha_22 · 07-10-2007, 04:42 AM

Started doing some of the things recommeded today. Thanks all for the input. Im actually taking more time to click with the AF than doing manual.

Cheers!

Paul

07-09-2007, 07:22 PM	#1
tasha_22 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 241	SMC F 50mm 1.7 VS SMC A 50mm 1.4 Hi! I have both the lenses and want to get rid of one. Which one is the better one to keep? Anyone has used both these? I just received the F 1.7 and cant afford to keep both. thanks Tasha

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07-09-2007, 11:42 PM	#2
Kguru Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Perth - WestAust Posts: 602	Well ... whichever you want to get rid of and have not lined up a buyer, please email me the asking price, thanks. a.kguru at yahoo dot com

07-10-2007, 01:22 AM	#3
Deni Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tirana, Albania, South Europe, Planet Earth Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 621	Did you check the lens review database? SMC Pentax-F 50mm F1.7 vs SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.4 I'd keep the auto focus one.

07-10-2007, 04:02 AM	#4
carpents Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Chester, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,420	For Autofocus vs. Manual focus, only you can say which one is better. As for image quality, since you have both of them, just walk around for a day with just those two lenses. See which one produces images you like better. Simple!

07-10-2007, 04:37 AM	#5
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,644	This is a tough choice. The convenience of AF vs. the speed and great image quality of the 1.4. I've had both and they are great lenses. You will have to do some test shooting to decide which produces the best image for your eye. I decided on a different choice. I sold both on Ebay and got the FA 1.4 and pocketed $40.00. So I feel I have the best of both now.

07-10-2007, 04:42 AM	#6
tasha_22 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 241 Original Poster	Started doing some of the things recommeded today. Thanks all for the input. Im actually taking more time to click with the AF than doing manual. Cheers! Paul

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