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**pepperberry farm** · 08-25-2015, 06:08 PM

Colbyt · 08-26-2015, 02:08 PM

I finally broke down and bought one. You can almost take pictures in the dark.

Let me get caught up and I will try to contribute to this thread.

**pepperberry farm** · 08-26-2015, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by Colbyt

I finally broke down and bought one. You can almost take pictures in the dark.

Let me get caught up and I will try to contribute to this thread.

congrats - it's an amazing lense for the money...

**pepperberry farm** · 09-19-2015, 03:34 PM - **1 Like**

more amazing shots with the Plastic Fantastic...

KDD · 10-10-2015, 03:45 PM

My new DA 50mm 1.8 will arrive next Tuesday from B&H. So excited. I have FA 50mm 1.4 and M 50mm f2.

Dewman · 10-10-2015, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by KDD

My new DA 50mm 1.8 will arrive next Tuesday from B&H. So excited. I have FA 50mm 1.4 and M 50mm f2.

Both of the 50's you presently have are good, but I think you're going to be totally amazed at the clarity, sharpness and color saturation of the DA 50mm f:1.8. Unbelievable!

picnik99 · 10-15-2015, 12:36 AM - **2 Likes**

I love this lens!! Here are a few samples that I've taken with my K-r.

Dewman · 10-17-2015, 10:38 AM - **1 Like**

Of all the lenses I own, the DA 50mm f:1.8 is without a doubt the best at color rendition and saturation of the entire lot! Sliders in-camera were all at "neutral" settings. No PP.

**Scorpio71GR** · 11-05-2015, 04:22 PM

Great images everyone. I agree this an amazing lens for the money.
Fantastic 50 on the K50

**filoxophy** · 11-07-2015, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by stillshot2

I've had this lens almost 2 years now, and I can live with the plastic mount, noisy focus motor, and no distance scale. But, the more I use it the more I really wish it had weather seals so I could use it in the rain, and that it had quick shift for easier switching to manual focusing. Does anyone else have these same feelings?

I know this post is 8+ months old, but thought I would reply anyway...

For my use, I would want distance/DOF scale, 49mm threads, and quick shift. A simple scale could be printed on at low cost. Even the DA L zooms have distance scales! The presence of 52mm threads truly baffles me. Quick shift would definitely be wonderful, I agree.

At its current price of ~$100 USD, I can't really complain. But when I bought it new it was still around double that, as I recall.

All things considered, I still love this lens. Very good manual focus IMHO for being a plastic AF lens. Very small. Hood optional. Great IQ. Awesome price (in the US, currently... the price it should have been all along to compete with other companies' 50/1.8s).

Dewman · 11-07-2015, 11:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by filoxophy

I know this post is 8+ months old, but thought I would reply anyway...

For my use, I would want distance/DOF scale, 49mm threads, and quick shift. A simple scale could be printed on at low cost. Even the DA L zooms have distance scales! The presence of 52mm threads truly baffles me. Quick shift would definitely be wonderful, I agree.

At its current price of ~$100 USD, I can't really complain. But when I bought it new it was still around double that, as I recall.

All things considered, I still love this lens. Very good manual focus IMHO for being a plastic AF lens. Very small. Hood optional. Great IQ. Awesome price (in the US, currently... the price it should have been all along to compete with other companies' 50/1.8s).

Personally, I love mine and I can live with it FOREVER, JUST LIKE IT IS! It's THAT good! If it were in the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, it would take "BEST IN SHOW!" for it's class and price. About as close to perfection for a lens that costs less than $125.00 that's ever been manufactured! This is of course, just IMHO.

**Scorpio71GR** · 11-08-2015, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by picnik99

I love this lens!! Here are a few samples that I've taken with my K-r.

Not sure how I missed these but you sure are making that K-r shine. The first one is my favorite.
Michael

TinaS · 11-08-2015, 03:28 PM - **1 Like**

There are some great photos in here. I've been wanting this lens for a while. I finally bought one from a member here.

I've just played around with it a little. I'll post the obligatory cat shot. I got some of my daughter at the same time, making some very unladylike faces at me. She told me I'm not allowed to post those.

I thought those were the best. lol

Edit to add, the pictures on here don't look quite as sharp as they do on my computer. Weird. Oh, well.

stillshot2 · 11-08-2015, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by filoxophy

At its current price of ~$100 USD, I can't really complain. But when I bought it new it was still around double that, as I recall.

Yeah, I paid nearly double for mine too, but at its current $100 price tag there is not much to realistically complain about. That being said, my DA 50mm 1.8 rarely gets used anymore after I acquired a Super Takumar 50mm 1.4. At wide apertures the DA 50mm 1.8 never auto-focuses on my K30 with the precision I demand from it (even after focus calibration its focus can be hit or miss sometimes), and since there is no quick shift I now prefer to just rely on my eyes and my Super Tak. The feel and operation of those old Takumars just makes photography so pleasing! I'd sell my DA 50mm 1.8 if the price hadn't dropped so much, but since there's really no point to let it go for such a loss I let it stick around in the camera bag.

picnik99 · 11-09-2015, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

Not sure how I missed these but you sure are making that K-r shine. The first one is my favorite.
Michael

Thank you! I've just gotten into photography so I'm relatively new to all this. But I've learned that with the right lens and software, even a K-r can put out some fantastic images. Oh and the first shot was of a random girl that I ran across while out shooting scenery, she ended up being my model for a few minutes. lol

08-25-2015, 06:08 PM	#121
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,778	K-50 with DA 50mm f1.8

09-19-2015, 03:34 PM - 1 Like	#124
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,778	K-50 with DA 50mm f1.8 more amazing shots with the Plastic Fantastic...

10-17-2015, 10:38 AM - 1 Like	#128
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Colors Of all the lenses I own, the DA 50mm f:1.8 is without a doubt the best at color rendition and saturation of the entire lot! Sliders in-camera were all at "neutral" settings. No PP. Last edited by Dewman; 03-30-2016 at 02:53 PM.

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08-26-2015, 02:08 PM	#122
Colbyt Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Kentucky Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,418	I finally broke down and bought one. You can almost take pictures in the dark. Let me get caught up and I will try to contribute to this thread.

08-26-2015, 02:14 PM	#123
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,778	Originally posted by Colbyt I finally broke down and bought one. You can almost take pictures in the dark. Let me get caught up and I will try to contribute to this thread. congrats - it's an amazing lense for the money...

10-10-2015, 03:45 PM	#125
KDD Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403	My new DA 50mm 1.8 will arrive next Tuesday from B&H. So excited. I have FA 50mm 1.4 and M 50mm f2.

10-10-2015, 06:00 PM	#126
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Originally posted by KDD My new DA 50mm 1.8 will arrive next Tuesday from B&H. So excited. I have FA 50mm 1.4 and M 50mm f2. Both of the 50's you presently have are good, but I think you're going to be totally amazed at the clarity, sharpness and color saturation of the DA 50mm f:1.8. Unbelievable!

10-15-2015, 12:36 AM - 2 Likes	#127
picnik99 New Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 17	I love this lens!! Here are a few samples that I've taken with my K-r.

11-05-2015, 04:22 PM	#129
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,031	Great images everyone. I agree this an amazing lens for the money. Fantastic 50 on the K50

11-07-2015, 09:49 PM	#130
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,133	Originally posted by stillshot2 I've had this lens almost 2 years now, and I can live with the plastic mount, noisy focus motor, and no distance scale. But, the more I use it the more I really wish it had weather seals so I could use it in the rain, and that it had quick shift for easier switching to manual focusing. Does anyone else have these same feelings? I know this post is 8+ months old, but thought I would reply anyway... For my use, I would want distance/DOF scale, 49mm threads, and quick shift. A simple scale could be printed on at low cost. Even the DA L zooms have distance scales! The presence of 52mm threads truly baffles me. Quick shift would definitely be wonderful, I agree. At its current price of ~$100 USD, I can't really complain. But when I bought it new it was still around double that, as I recall. All things considered, I still love this lens. Very good manual focus IMHO for being a plastic AF lens. Very small. Hood optional. Great IQ. Awesome price (in the US, currently... the price it should have been all along to compete with other companies' 50/1.8s).

11-07-2015, 11:16 PM - 1 Like	#131
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Originally posted by filoxophy I know this post is 8+ months old, but thought I would reply anyway... For my use, I would want distance/DOF scale, 49mm threads, and quick shift. A simple scale could be printed on at low cost. Even the DA L zooms have distance scales! The presence of 52mm threads truly baffles me. Quick shift would definitely be wonderful, I agree. At its current price of ~$100 USD, I can't really complain. But when I bought it new it was still around double that, as I recall. All things considered, I still love this lens. Very good manual focus IMHO for being a plastic AF lens. Very small. Hood optional. Great IQ. Awesome price (in the US, currently... the price it should have been all along to compete with other companies' 50/1.8s). Personally, I love mine and I can live with it FOREVER, JUST LIKE IT IS! It's THAT good! If it were in the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, it would take "BEST IN SHOW!" for it's class and price. About as close to perfection for a lens that costs less than $125.00 that's ever been manufactured! This is of course, just IMHO.

11-08-2015, 06:47 AM	#132
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,031	Originally posted by picnik99 I love this lens!! Here are a few samples that I've taken with my K-r. Not sure how I missed these but you sure are making that K-r shine. The first one is my favorite. Michael

11-08-2015, 06:26 PM	#134
stillshot2 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,070	Originally posted by filoxophy At its current price of ~$100 USD, I can't really complain. But when I bought it new it was still around double that, as I recall. Yeah, I paid nearly double for mine too, but at its current $100 price tag there is not much to realistically complain about. That being said, my DA 50mm 1.8 rarely gets used anymore after I acquired a Super Takumar 50mm 1.4. At wide apertures the DA 50mm 1.8 never auto-focuses on my K30 with the precision I demand from it (even after focus calibration its focus can be hit or miss sometimes), and since there is no quick shift I now prefer to just rely on my eyes and my Super Tak. The feel and operation of those old Takumars just makes photography so pleasing! I'd sell my DA 50mm 1.8 if the price hadn't dropped so much, but since there's really no point to let it go for such a loss I let it stick around in the camera bag.

11-09-2015, 11:58 AM	#135
picnik99 New Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 17	Originally posted by Scorpio71GR Not sure how I missed these but you sure are making that K-r shine. The first one is my favorite. Michael Thank you! I've just gotten into photography so I'm relatively new to all this. But I've learned that with the right lens and software, even a K-r can put out some fantastic images. Oh and the first shot was of a random girl that I ran across while out shooting scenery, she ended up being my model for a few minutes. lol

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