[LBA] Anyone have a spare $2200?

dgaies · 03-31-2010, 06:13 PM

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Anyone have a spare $2200?

Even my LBA can't get me to buy a silver A 50/1.2

Last edited by dgaies; 03-31-2010 at 06:42 PM. Reason: made the link less mysterious :)

Aegon · 03-31-2010, 06:27 PM

For those who don't want to click a mystery link:

SMC Pentax SMC-A 50mm F1.2 Special
This lens has the silver finish of an FA Limited.

henryjing · 03-31-2010, 07:45 PM

Pentax LX "panda"(Silver) edition + A 50mm Silver = dream combo!!!

Bart · 04-01-2010, 11:14 AM

should give exactly the same results as a regular A 50mm f1.2 :ugh:

stillshunter · 04-01-2010, 12:05 PM

so what is the difference between it and a standard A50/1.2. Solid sterling silver? For that money I want sapphire glass and platinum...and I don't just mean for the barrel!

Blue · 04-01-2010, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by stillshunter

so what is the difference between it and a standard A50/1.2. Solid sterling silver? For that money I want sapphire glass and platinum...and I don't just mean for the barrel!

The difference = bling to go with the LX Millennium Special body

Ira · 04-01-2010, 05:15 PM

Originally posted by Bart

should give exactly the same results as a regular A 50mm f1.2 :ugh:

I agree.

But both a Volkswagen and Jaguar can take a slow spin around the block, but it just doesn't feel the same.

Blue · 04-01-2010, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by Ira

I agree.

But both a Volkswagen and Jaguar can take a slow spin around the block, but it just doesn't feel the same.

In this case it is more like a red Porche and a silver plated Porche.

Every thing under the hood (bonnet) is the same.

tokyoso · 04-02-2010, 01:00 AM

Originally posted by Ira

I agree.

But both a Volkswagen and Jaguar can take a slow spin around the block, but it just doesn't feel the same.

so can a honda civic with chrome spinning rims...

Blue · 04-02-2010, 07:42 AM

Originally posted by tokyoso

so can a honda civic with chrome spinning rims...

But the civic isn't as fast in the 0-60 (i.e. the f1.2). A silver plated A 50mm f2 wouldn't have the same appeal, bling or not.

A honda would be equivalent to a Sigma in this analogy.

Ira · 04-02-2010, 08:29 AM

I knew that was a lousy analogy.

Does anyone remember those body kits they used to sell for Volkswagen Beetles? You removed the old fenders, and replaced them with fiberglass parts that turned the car into a Bentley, Jaguar...whatever you ordered.

Kind of reminds me of that.

tokyoso · 04-02-2010, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by Ira

I knew that was a lousy analogy.

Does anyone remember those body kits they used to sell for Volkswagen Beetles? You removed the old fenders, and replaced them with fiberglass parts that turned the car into a Bentley, Jaguar...whatever you ordered.

Kind of reminds me of that.

I know. but I'm quite fond of honda motorsports myself.

**monochrome** · 04-02-2010, 09:52 AM

I wonder what happened to the LX2000 or LXTitan that lens came with? IIRC the complete LX2000 kit, including commemorative box and papers, traded around $2500 a few years ago.

stillshunter · 04-04-2010, 03:40 PM

Blue, is that your set-up? Very niiiiiiiice

So how good's the silver coating.....I had a mate with a silver Tammy that looked like the bumper of a new car that's been squashed....you know all nice silver mica with black stresses and flecks underneath.

It is an expensive exercise in vanity.....though so is my desire for an FA31/1.8

I think I can get a silver one for less than this older but faster A baby though

WerTicus · 04-05-2010, 05:03 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

I wonder what happened to the LX2000 or LXTitan that lens came with? IIRC the complete LX2000 kit, including commemorative box and papers, traded around $2500 a few years ago.

Looks like they go for $4+k

Pentax LX 2000 + 50/1.2 RARE 99% MINT+ IN BOX UNUSED! - eBay, 35mm SLR, Film Cameras, Cameras Photo. (end time 18-Apr-10 01:37:53 AEST)

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/75-Years-Pentax-LX-Titan-Limited-35mm-SLR-camera-body...item58855ed499

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03-31-2010, 06:27 PM	#2
Aegon Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,416	For those who don't want to click a mystery link: SMC Pentax SMC-A 50mm F1.2 Special This lens has the silver finish of an FA Limited.

03-31-2010, 07:45 PM	#3
henryjing Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: United States Posts: 467	Pentax LX "panda"(Silver) edition + A 50mm Silver = dream combo!!!

04-01-2010, 11:14 AM	#4
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	should give exactly the same results as a regular A 50mm f1.2 :ugh:

04-01-2010, 12:05 PM	#5
stillshunter Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Tablelands NSW Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 406	so what is the difference between it and a standard A50/1.2. Solid sterling silver? For that money I want sapphire glass and platinum...and I don't just mean for the barrel!

04-01-2010, 12:18 PM	#6
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by stillshunter so what is the difference between it and a standard A50/1.2. Solid sterling silver? For that money I want sapphire glass and platinum...and I don't just mean for the barrel! The difference = bling to go with the LX Millennium Special body

04-01-2010, 05:15 PM	#7
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by Bart should give exactly the same results as a regular A 50mm f1.2 :ugh: I agree. But both a Volkswagen and Jaguar can take a slow spin around the block, but it just doesn't feel the same.

04-01-2010, 05:19 PM	#8
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Ira I agree. But both a Volkswagen and Jaguar can take a slow spin around the block, but it just doesn't feel the same. In this case it is more like a red Porche and a silver plated Porche. Every thing under the hood (bonnet) is the same.

04-02-2010, 01:00 AM	#9
tokyoso Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tokyo Photos: Albums Posts: 723	Originally posted by Ira I agree. But both a Volkswagen and Jaguar can take a slow spin around the block, but it just doesn't feel the same. so can a honda civic with chrome spinning rims...

04-02-2010, 07:42 AM	#10
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by tokyoso so can a honda civic with chrome spinning rims... But the civic isn't as fast in the 0-60 (i.e. the f1.2). A silver plated A 50mm f2 wouldn't have the same appeal, bling or not. A honda would be equivalent to a Sigma in this analogy.

04-02-2010, 08:29 AM	#11
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	I knew that was a lousy analogy. Does anyone remember those body kits they used to sell for Volkswagen Beetles? You removed the old fenders, and replaced them with fiberglass parts that turned the car into a Bentley, Jaguar...whatever you ordered. Kind of reminds me of that.

04-02-2010, 08:57 AM	#12
tokyoso Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tokyo Photos: Albums Posts: 723	Originally posted by Ira I knew that was a lousy analogy. Does anyone remember those body kits they used to sell for Volkswagen Beetles? You removed the old fenders, and replaced them with fiberglass parts that turned the car into a Bentley, Jaguar...whatever you ordered. Kind of reminds me of that. I know. but I'm quite fond of honda motorsports myself.

04-02-2010, 09:52 AM	#13
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I wonder what happened to the LX2000 or LXTitan that lens came with? IIRC the complete LX2000 kit, including commemorative box and papers, traded around $2500 a few years ago.

04-04-2010, 03:40 PM	#14
stillshunter Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Tablelands NSW Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 406	Blue, is that your set-up? Very niiiiiiiice So how good's the silver coating.....I had a mate with a silver Tammy that looked like the bumper of a new car that's been squashed....you know all nice silver mica with black stresses and flecks underneath. It is an expensive exercise in vanity.....though so is my desire for an FA31/1.8 I think I can get a silver one for less than this older but faster A baby though

04-05-2010, 05:03 PM	#15
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	Originally posted by monochrome I wonder what happened to the LX2000 or LXTitan that lens came with? IIRC the complete LX2000 kit, including commemorative box and papers, traded around $2500 a few years ago. Looks like they go for $4+k Pentax LX 2000 + 50/1.2 RARE 99% MINT+ IN BOX UNUSED! - eBay, 35mm SLR, Film Cameras, Cameras Photo. (end time 18-Apr-10 01:37:53 AEST) http://cgi.ebay.com.au/75-Years-Pentax-LX-Titan-Limited-35mm-SLR-camera-body...item58855ed499