Fantastic Fifty! The DA 50mm F/1.8

Trick Fall · 10-14-2016, 08:03 PM - **1 Like**

Just some Friday night traffic in the city.

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**brightseal** · 11-05-2016, 09:00 PM

Originally posted by Trick Fall

Just some Friday night traffic in the city.

Is that 7th ave Holland tunnel traffic? Or rather Varrick St?

**NS_Sailor** · 11-06-2016, 05:10 AM

Having never driven in New York I don't think I would attempt to drive in that kind of traffic.
But then again driving my own car with "Foreign Out of Country" plates, some of the other drivers may realize that I may be lost or not sure where I may be going and give me a break or even offer assistance.

**ivanvernon** · 11-06-2016, 06:17 AM

Originally posted by NS_Sailor

Having never driven in New York I don't think I would attempt to drive in that kind of traffic.
But then again driving my own car with "Foreign Out of Country" plates, some of the other drivers may realize that I may be lost or not sure where I may be going and give me a break or even offer assistance.

No. Don't think so. Half of the people in New York City are from some place else!

Unregistered User 8 · 11-20-2016, 01:22 AM - **6 Likes**

Just having a play with miniatures.

Trick Fall · 11-20-2016, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by donlass

Is that 7th ave Holland tunnel traffic? Or rather Varrick St?

Sorry, totally missed this. It is indeed Varick Holland Tunnel traffic. Luckily I was heading for the subway and didn't have to sit in it.

AlexBW · 12-12-2016, 02:44 PM - **3 Likes**

A few photos taken with the DA 50 during the last months:

(all edited in Lightroom)

Freo · 12-12-2016, 07:08 PM

Lovely Alex

**iheiramo** · 12-13-2016, 12:03 AM - **3 Likes**

DA 50 was my first prime. As a reasonably priced lens it was quite safe choice to test how I would feel with fixed focal length. Versatility and IQ of the DA 50 from close ups to huge panoramas surprised me and reduced my 18-135 WR to be bad weather lens only.

StephenHampshire · 12-31-2016, 04:38 AM - **12 Likes**

Not a new photo, but recently won the "DX camera and Hi ISO" chllenge over on DPR

Unregistered User 8 · 12-31-2016, 04:47 AM

Originally posted by StephenHampshire

Not a new photo, but recently won the "DX camera and Hi ISO" chllenge over on DPR

A worthy winner.

Very well taken.

Freo · 01-03-2017, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by StephenHampshire

Not a new photo, but recently won the "DX camera and Hi ISO" chllenge over on DPR

Very nice

**ivanvernon** · 01-17-2017, 03:48 PM

DA 50mm f 1.8 is not a bad lens for occasional landscape use.

**rayallen** · 02-22-2017, 01:51 AM - **4 Likes**

Stacking stones (or balancing rocks) at the beach - a current craze. SMC Pentax-DA 50mm f1.8 @ f1.8.
Rocks are naturally balanced on top of one another in various positions. Adhesives, wires, supports, or rings are not permitted.

AlexBW · 05-12-2017, 02:12 PM - **1 Like**

While looking for old photos, I came across this photo from Norway taken with the 50.

(Processed in LR)

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11-05-2016, 09:00 PM	#197
brightseal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 629	Originally posted by Trick Fall Just some Friday night traffic in the city. Is that 7th ave Holland tunnel traffic? Or rather Varrick St?

11-06-2016, 05:10 AM	#198
NS_Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dartmouth Nova Scotia Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,020	Having never driven in New York I don't think I would attempt to drive in that kind of traffic. But then again driving my own car with "Foreign Out of Country" plates, some of the other drivers may realize that I may be lost or not sure where I may be going and give me a break or even offer assistance.

11-06-2016, 06:17 AM	#199
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by NS_Sailor Having never driven in New York I don't think I would attempt to drive in that kind of traffic. But then again driving my own car with "Foreign Out of Country" plates, some of the other drivers may realize that I may be lost or not sure where I may be going and give me a break or even offer assistance. No. Don't think so. Half of the people in New York City are from some place else!

11-20-2016, 01:22 AM - 6 Likes	#200
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Just having a play with miniatures.

11-20-2016, 10:18 AM	#201
Trick Fall Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Long Island Posts: 52	Originally posted by donlass Is that 7th ave Holland tunnel traffic? Or rather Varrick St? Sorry, totally missed this. It is indeed Varick Holland Tunnel traffic. Luckily I was heading for the subway and didn't have to sit in it.

12-12-2016, 02:44 PM - 3 Likes	#202
AlexBW Pentaxian Join Date: May 2014 Location: Oslo Photos: Albums Posts: 394	A few photos taken with the DA 50 during the last months: (all edited in Lightroom)

12-12-2016, 07:08 PM	#203
Freo Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 36	Lovely Alex

12-13-2016, 12:03 AM - 3 Likes	#204
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	DA 50 was my first prime. As a reasonably priced lens it was quite safe choice to test how I would feel with fixed focal length. Versatility and IQ of the DA 50 from close ups to huge panoramas surprised me and reduced my 18-135 WR to be bad weather lens only.

12-31-2016, 04:38 AM - 12 Likes	#205
StephenHampshire Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Winchester Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,523	Not a new photo, but recently won the "DX camera and Hi ISO" chllenge over on DPR

12-31-2016, 04:47 AM	#206
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by StephenHampshire Not a new photo, but recently won the "DX camera and Hi ISO" chllenge over on DPR A worthy winner. Very well taken.

01-03-2017, 06:51 PM	#207
Freo Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 36	Originally posted by StephenHampshire Not a new photo, but recently won the "DX camera and Hi ISO" chllenge over on DPR Very nice

02-22-2017, 01:51 AM - 4 Likes	#209
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Stacking stones (or balancing rocks) at the beach - a current craze. SMC Pentax-DA 50mm f1.8 @ f1.8. Rocks are naturally balanced on top of one another in various positions. Adhesives, wires, supports, or rings are not permitted.

05-12-2017, 02:12 PM - 1 Like	#210
AlexBW Pentaxian Join Date: May 2014 Location: Oslo Photos: Albums Posts: 394	While looking for old photos, I came across this photo from Norway taken with the 50. (Processed in LR)