Fantastic Fifty! The DA 50mm F/1.8

AlexBW · 11-13-2015, 01:31 PM - **1 Like**

A snapshot taken at dusk with the 50mm not long ago.

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TinaS · 11-13-2015, 01:36 PM

That is a great photo, Alex!

AlexBW · 11-13-2015, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by TinaS

That is a great photo, Alex!

Thank you Tina. All compliments should rightfully go to my wife, who took the photo - for once I got to be the subject (and the packhorse)

TinaS · 11-13-2015, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by AlexBW

Thank you Tina. All compliments should rightfully go to my wife, who took the photo - for once I got to be the subject (and the packhorse)

Well, I love it. The little boy really knows how to pose for a picture!

**rtmarwitz** · 11-23-2015, 09:31 PM

this is a fantastic bargain lens. lots of fun.

IMGP1098, on Flickr

IMGP1068, on Flickr

**csa** · 11-27-2015, 08:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rbefly

No lens hood is supplied but 52mm hoods are easily available and inexpensive.

I have a replacement petal 52mm hood (for my 18-55), and it doesn't work, won't tighten on the lens.

I just got this lens free as a package deal with the K3, and so far really love it! Here's one of the first I took with this lens, yesterday. No PP whatsoever, except resizing to post.

**pepperberry farm** · 11-27-2015, 09:00 AM

it may not help, but the clip on petal hood for my Sigma Mini-Wide 28mm lens fits perfectly on my DA 50mm...

**csa** · 11-27-2015, 09:29 AM

Thanks! I'll try to find one. I was quite surprised when the 52mm didn't fit.

**Scorpio71GR** · 11-28-2015, 05:13 AM

Quote:

I have a replacement petal 52mm hood (for my 18-55), and it doesn't work, won't tighten on the lens.

Carol I just use a cheap collapsible rubber one one mine. It works just fine. You don't need a petal hood. The petal design is only needed for wide focal lengths to prevent vignetting. Beautiful shot by the way.
I wish I had scenery like that here.

jabbershort · 11-28-2015, 12:18 PM - **1 Like**

Picked up one of these based on everyone's recommendations on this site, I was not disappointed! Managed to snap Winston the rabbit sitting still for once.

**pepperberry farm** · 12-13-2015, 03:04 AM - **1 Like**

in town last night:

AlexBW · 12-21-2015, 08:52 AM

A recent sunset shot.
I had to remove a fair amount of chromatic aberration manually in Lightroom, otherwise it worked out well I think.
(crossposted)

AlexBW · 02-06-2016, 03:53 PM - **2 Likes**

Quiet on this thread lately. Two everyday shots.

Dewman · 02-07-2016, 06:48 AM

Originally posted by AlexBW

A snapshot taken at dusk with the 50mm not long ago.

Very nice, crisp shot, Alex. After browsing over several pages of photos using this lens, I asked myself, "Is there any doubt that this is one of the most fantastic lenses in it's price range to ever come down the Pentax Pike?"

When I first got mine and downloaded the first test shots, I almost wet my pants! Such color! Such saturation! Such sharpness! Such beautiful bokeh! It's like my VISA card.... I never leave home without it! I may not use it, but it's a wonderful feeling, just knowing that I've got that little hunk of glass and plastic waiting patiently to perform it's magic on command!

TinaS · 02-17-2016, 06:56 AM

I love those shots, Alex! I just realized I haven't uploaded anything here since my first test shots. Here's one.

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pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	K-3 with DA 50mm f1.8 in town last night:

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11-13-2015, 01:36 PM	#137
TinaS Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,164	That is a great photo, Alex!

11-13-2015, 03:41 PM	#138
AlexBW Pentaxian Join Date: May 2014 Location: Oslo Photos: Albums Posts: 394	Originally posted by TinaS That is a great photo, Alex! Thank you Tina. All compliments should rightfully go to my wife, who took the photo - for once I got to be the subject (and the packhorse)

11-13-2015, 05:02 PM	#139
TinaS Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,164	Originally posted by AlexBW Thank you Tina. All compliments should rightfully go to my wife, who took the photo - for once I got to be the subject (and the packhorse) Well, I love it. The little boy really knows how to pose for a picture!

11-23-2015, 09:31 PM	#140
rtmarwitz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: rural central Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 198	this is a fantastic bargain lens. lots of fun. IMGP1098, on Flickr IMGP1068, on Flickr

11-27-2015, 09:00 AM	#142
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	it may not help, but the clip on petal hood for my Sigma Mini-Wide 28mm lens fits perfectly on my DA 50mm...

11-27-2015, 09:29 AM	#143
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Thanks! I'll try to find one. I was quite surprised when the 52mm didn't fit.

11-28-2015, 05:13 AM	#144
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,014	Quote: I have a replacement petal 52mm hood (for my 18-55), and it doesn't work, won't tighten on the lens. Carol I just use a cheap collapsible rubber one one mine. It works just fine. You don't need a petal hood. The petal design is only needed for wide focal lengths to prevent vignetting. Beautiful shot by the way. I wish I had scenery like that here.

12-21-2015, 08:52 AM	#147
AlexBW Pentaxian Join Date: May 2014 Location: Oslo Photos: Albums Posts: 394	A recent sunset shot. I had to remove a fair amount of chromatic aberration manually in Lightroom, otherwise it worked out well I think. (crossposted)

02-07-2016, 06:48 AM	#149
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Originally posted by AlexBW A snapshot taken at dusk with the 50mm not long ago. Very nice, crisp shot, Alex. After browsing over several pages of photos using this lens, I asked myself, "Is there any doubt that this is one of the most fantastic lenses in it's price range to ever come down the Pentax Pike?" When I first got mine and downloaded the first test shots, I almost wet my pants! Such color! Such saturation! Such sharpness! Such beautiful bokeh! It's like my VISA card.... I never leave home without it! I may not use it, but it's a wonderful feeling, just knowing that I've got that little hunk of glass and plastic waiting patiently to perform it's magic on command!

02-17-2016, 06:56 AM	#150
TinaS Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,164	I love those shots, Alex! I just realized I haven't uploaded anything here since my first test shots. Here's one.