Which would be a better choice for the K-r: DA 35 2.4 or A 50 1.7?

joe.penn · 05-21-2011, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by snoop21

have you tried the 35 at night, I bought one and refunded it, the AF doesn't focus well with it for landscapes or street views ? blurry
same experience ?

?? Did you miss the post 2 above yours? Both of those shots were at night; the second one was at night, through a dirty window with very limited light inside the place, focused fine for me...

1r0nh31d3 · 05-25-2011, 07:42 PM

You should get both. I would argue that out of the budget friendly manual focus pentax 50mms, the A 1.7 is the best. Well I guess the 50mm 1.2 is pretty awesome but I would not consider that gorilla budget friendly.

I got my 50mm 1.7 for $40 off kijiji (local classifieds) with a superprogram, vivitar flash, tak 70-200, really dirty camera bag, and some filters.

Hit the local classifieds and pawn shops and you will find a 50mm for a steal. It will take some hunting but I guarantee you will find one.

hawk1500 · 05-25-2011, 09:05 PM

I think Adorama sells the 35mm on Ebay for ~$180.

**Bill_R** · 05-25-2011, 10:25 PM

These prices for the DA 35 2.8 from the US (even on ebay) are heaps cheaper than those coming out of Taiwan on ebay. You can't go wrong.

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05-21-2011, 07:02 PM	#16
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Originally posted by snoop21 have you tried the 35 at night, I bought one and refunded it, the AF doesn't focus well with it for landscapes or street views ? blurry same experience ? ?? Did you miss the post 2 above yours? Both of those shots were at night; the second one was at night, through a dirty window with very limited light inside the place, focused fine for me...

05-25-2011, 07:42 PM	#17
1r0nh31d3 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 136	You should get both. I would argue that out of the budget friendly manual focus pentax 50mms, the A 1.7 is the best. Well I guess the 50mm 1.2 is pretty awesome but I would not consider that gorilla budget friendly. I got my 50mm 1.7 for $40 off kijiji (local classifieds) with a superprogram, vivitar flash, tak 70-200, really dirty camera bag, and some filters. Hit the local classifieds and pawn shops and you will find a 50mm for a steal. It will take some hunting but I guarantee you will find one.

05-25-2011, 09:05 PM	#18
hawk1500 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 270	I think Adorama sells the 35mm on Ebay for ~$180.

05-25-2011, 10:25 PM	#19
Bill_R Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 262	These prices for the DA 35 2.8 from the US (even on ebay) are heaps cheaper than those coming out of Taiwan on ebay. You can't go wrong.