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ranchy · 11-12-2021, 07:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by sundown

k-1, 1.4, c1

Woot nice shot. the cat meant business..

Paul the Sunman · 11-21-2021, 11:23 PM - **1 Like**

**Mccsiz** · 11-22-2021, 09:39 AM

I am curious about this 50mm lens. I already own a few older 50mm Pentax lenses, including a screw mount Takumar! Is this new lens a significant improvement over the old glass 50mm Pentax lenses?

Cheers,
Loyd

Lev · 11-22-2021, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by Mccsiz

I am curious about this 50mm lens. I already own a few older 50mm Pentax lenses, including a screw mount Takumar! Is this new lens a significant improvement over the old glass 50mm Pentax lenses?

Cheers,
Loyd

Well, technically of course yes! But for example, if you like the output character of an older 50mm tak lens and how it renders OOF areas etc.. newer 50mm imho does not have this, but what it really does is that it shows an outstanding sharpness across the whole area even at 1.4! Good transition and smooth bokeh, well controlled flares CA etc etc.... I just couldn't find anything wrong in this lens, it is just gorgeous! True star lens and my favorite one.

vector · 11-22-2021, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by Mccsiz

I am curious about this 50mm lens. I already own a few older 50mm Pentax lenses, including a screw mount Takumar! Is this new lens a significant improvement over the old glass 50mm Pentax lenses?

The DFA50 is by far the nicest lens I own. If you like to shoot wide open apertures and you like 50mm there is nothing close to it in the lineup. That being said, once you start stopping down that gap between it and the other 50s narrows. By that I don't mean the DFA50 is bad stopped down, rather that most 50s get quite good stopped down. Wide open though this is so sharp and the DC focus motor is so much more precise, consistent, and quiet. It is a pleasure to shoot with.

morenjavi · 11-22-2021, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by vector

I don't do a lot of portraits. When I do they are mainly of my kids. Back to school is a big deal and here are the results of adding the DFA*50 to my kit this year. These are all wide open using HSS to a small octabox with a Godox TT600. My biggest concern was with AF accuracy and consistency wide open vs my older screw drive lenses, and while there are still the challenges of shooting with such narrow depth of field, this lens definitely delivered. Most of my shots were bang on. Then of course the wide open sharpness is just fantastic.

Beautiful samples. I'm serioulsy considering this lens for portraits. The new 85mm is my really desired lens, but 2000 bucks is too much for me. The 50 is more 'affordable'.
Enjoy your toy.

**traxino** · 11-23-2021, 03:56 PM

Originally posted by morenjavi

Beautiful samples. I'm serioulsy considering this lens for portraits. The new 85mm is my really desired lens, but 2000 bucks is too much for me. The 50 is more 'affordable'.

I see your point, I bought my DFA*50 from the forum for ~$700, in excellent condition. Worth every penny.

**traxino** · 11-23-2021, 06:48 PM - **6 Likes**

Summer fun. One of my first pictures with the DFA*50.

1/1000, f4.0, ISO400

Lev · 11-29-2021, 01:22 PM - **1 Like**

Lev · 11-30-2021, 01:07 PM - **2 Likes**

**cooks333** · 12-01-2021, 08:48 PM - **4 Likes**

Starting to get a better feel for using this lens for landscapes. Compositions aren't as intuitive as with my 15mm, but with each hike I'm starting to see more opportunities where this lens can shine.

McDowell Mountains, AZ

Dutchman Trail in the Superstition Mountains

Weaver's Needle, also in the Supes

Lev · 12-02-2021, 03:59 AM

Lev · 12-04-2021, 07:38 AM - **7 Likes**

**pbancr** · 12-04-2021, 06:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by cooks333

Starting to get a better feel for using this lens for landscapes. Compositions aren't as intuitive as with my 15mm, but with each hike I'm starting to see more opportunities where this lens to shine.

McDowell Mountain, AZ

Dutchman Trail in the Superstition Mountains

Weaver's Needle, also in the Supes

I love my copy of this lens and your first shot in your post is a stunning example of what it can do!

Lev · 12-05-2021, 02:25 PM - **1 Like**

11-29-2021, 01:22 PM - 1 Like	#264
Lev Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia Posts: 1,197	Last edited by Lev; 12-08-2021 at 07:19 AM.

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12-01-2021, 08:48 PM - 4 Likes	#266
cooks333 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 509	Starting to get a better feel for using this lens for landscapes. Compositions aren't as intuitive as with my 15mm, but with each hike I'm starting to see more opportunities where this lens can shine. McDowell Mountains, AZ Dutchman Trail in the Superstition Mountains Weaver's Needle, also in the Supes Last edited by cooks333; 12-05-2021 at 12:31 AM.

12-02-2021, 03:59 AM	#267
Lev Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia Posts: 1,197	Last edited by Lev; 12-08-2021 at 07:21 AM.

12-04-2021, 07:38 AM - 7 Likes	#268
Lev Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia Posts: 1,197	Last edited by Lev; 12-08-2021 at 07:21 AM.

11-12-2021, 07:08 AM - 1 Like	#256
ranchy Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 570	Originally posted by sundown k-1, 1.4, c1 Woot nice shot. the cat meant business..

11-21-2021, 11:23 PM - 1 Like	#257
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11-22-2021, 09:39 AM	#258
Mccsiz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 425	I am curious about this 50mm lens. I already own a few older 50mm Pentax lenses, including a screw mount Takumar! Is this new lens a significant improvement over the old glass 50mm Pentax lenses? Cheers, Loyd

11-22-2021, 10:41 AM	#259
Lev Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia Posts: 1,197	Originally posted by Mccsiz I am curious about this 50mm lens. I already own a few older 50mm Pentax lenses, including a screw mount Takumar! Is this new lens a significant improvement over the old glass 50mm Pentax lenses? Cheers, Loyd Well, technically of course yes! But for example, if you like the output character of an older 50mm tak lens and how it renders OOF areas etc.. newer 50mm imho does not have this, but what it really does is that it shows an outstanding sharpness across the whole area even at 1.4! Good transition and smooth bokeh, well controlled flares CA etc etc.... I just couldn't find anything wrong in this lens, it is just gorgeous! True star lens and my favorite one.

11-22-2021, 11:01 AM	#260
vector Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 713	Originally posted by Mccsiz I am curious about this 50mm lens. I already own a few older 50mm Pentax lenses, including a screw mount Takumar! Is this new lens a significant improvement over the old glass 50mm Pentax lenses? The DFA50 is by far the nicest lens I own. If you like to shoot wide open apertures and you like 50mm there is nothing close to it in the lineup. That being said, once you start stopping down that gap between it and the other 50s narrows. By that I don't mean the DFA50 is bad stopped down, rather that most 50s get quite good stopped down. Wide open though this is so sharp and the DC focus motor is so much more precise, consistent, and quiet. It is a pleasure to shoot with.

11-22-2021, 11:19 AM	#261
morenjavi Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 590	Originally posted by vector I don't do a lot of portraits. When I do they are mainly of my kids. Back to school is a big deal and here are the results of adding the DFA*50 to my kit this year. These are all wide open using HSS to a small octabox with a Godox TT600. My biggest concern was with AF accuracy and consistency wide open vs my older screw drive lenses, and while there are still the challenges of shooting with such narrow depth of field, this lens definitely delivered. Most of my shots were bang on. Then of course the wide open sharpness is just fantastic. Beautiful samples. I'm serioulsy considering this lens for portraits. The new 85mm is my really desired lens, but 2000 bucks is too much for me. The 50 is more 'affordable'. Enjoy your toy.

11-23-2021, 03:56 PM	#262
traxino Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 209	Originally posted by morenjavi Beautiful samples. I'm serioulsy considering this lens for portraits. The new 85mm is my really desired lens, but 2000 bucks is too much for me. The 50 is more 'affordable'. I see your point, I bought my DFA*50 from the forum for ~$700, in excellent condition. Worth every penny.

11-23-2021, 06:48 PM - 6 Likes	#263
traxino Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 209	Summer fun. One of my first pictures with the DFA*50. 1/1000, f4.0, ISO400

12-04-2021, 06:08 PM - 1 Like	#269
pbancr Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	Originally posted by cooks333 Starting to get a better feel for using this lens for landscapes. Compositions aren't as intuitive as with my 15mm, but with each hike I'm starting to see more opportunities where this lens to shine. McDowell Mountain, AZ Dutchman Trail in the Superstition Mountains Weaver's Needle, also in the Supes I love my copy of this lens and your first shot in your post is a stunning example of what it can do!

12-05-2021, 02:25 PM - 1 Like	#270
Lev Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia Posts: 1,197	Last edited by Lev; 12-08-2021 at 07:38 AM.

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