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pcarfan · 10-13-2009, 04:20 PM

Henrik, congratulation!, in your hands, IMO you've got one of the best lens ever made....F 135/2.8 from it's rendering should be categorized as a limited (but I know there is more than IQ to be called a 'limited')..... It is that good.

I don't know about the 50/1.4, but seeing the images on the net, the 50/1.7 should be equally good (this came out ambiguous, not the same as 50/1.4 but same as the 135/2.8...I think the 50/1.7 is that good as well) . I recently had a chance to buy it for a good price but I already have the FA43/1.9 and I had to pass on it,... still recovering from that decision

...FA43/1.9 is easily the best lens I own, By far.....so. it's ok....

I also have the f28/2.8, although not as stellar as the 135, it too is a truly amazing lens. Since I got the 135, I've become a HUGE Pentax-F lens fan. What a lens!

P.S: It is an image thread so I'll also post a couple of images. The first one got into PPG, the second taken with an ext. tube.

Last edited by pcarfan; 10-14-2009 at 09:08 AM.

ianinbc · 10-14-2009, 08:41 AM

I have a F 50mm 1.4 in absolutely beautiful condition that I am reluctantly thinking of selling. I have yet to see one for sale here on the marketplace, whereas the FA 50/1.4s show up several times a week. I have been trying to think of what price to ask but I can only base it on the FAs. Does anyone who has been lurking around on this site for longer than I have know if the prices are typically higher for a lens that rarely comes up for sale such as this one? I don't think this one has quite reached cult status yet, so I am not out to rip someone off.
Thanks in advance.
Ian

jsherman999 · 10-14-2009, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by ianinbc

I have a F 50mm 1.4 in absolutely beautiful condition that I am reluctantly thinking of selling. I have yet to see one for sale here on the marketplace, whereas the FA 50/1.4s show up several times a week. I have been trying to think of what price to ask but I can only base it on the FAs. Does anyone who has been lurking around on this site for longer than I have know if the prices are typically higher for a lens that rarely comes up for sale such as this one? I don't think this one has quite reached cult status yet, so I am not out to rip someone off.
Thanks in advance.
Ian

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Maybe $50. But I'll do you a favor and give you $75.

Really, probably $225 - $335, the market is still weird right now.

Agnostic · 10-15-2009, 09:32 AM

I only have one F lens, the F 70-210mm. Nice lens.

Henrik Kristensen · 10-15-2009, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by ianinbc

I have a F 50mm 1.4 in absolutely beautiful condition that I am reluctantly thinking of selling. I have yet to see one for sale here on the marketplace, whereas the FA 50/1.4s show up several times a week. I have been trying to think of what price to ask but I can only base it on the FAs. Does anyone who has been lurking around on this site for longer than I have know if the prices are typically higher for a lens that rarely comes up for sale such as this one? I don't think this one has quite reached cult status yet, so I am not out to rip someone off.
Thanks in advance.
Ian

I have no idea what the prices are, but I have just purchased 3 lenses in week, so I might have to wait for a very good price or start saving

Once you do decide... and if shipping to Europe, I will be interested if the price is good.

jsherman999 · 10-15-2009, 01:00 PM

Originally posted by Agnostic

I only have one F lens, the F 70-210mm. Nice lens.

Incredible shot, but what the heck is that, raised writing on he wall? It's either casting a shadow or painted to look that way...

Agnostic · 10-16-2009, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

Incredible shot, but what the heck is that, raised writing on he wall? It's either casting a shadow or painted to look that way...

Thanks! The text is metal, mounted at a few centimeters distance from the wall. The text is Dutch and loosely translated it reads something like: "I always find it such a joy when things are canceled."

axl · 10-17-2009, 04:04 PM

Agnostic, that's really stunning shot!!!

Agnostic · 10-18-2009, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Agnostic, that's really stunning shot!!!

Thanks!

Found another with the F 70-210mm:

axl · 10-18-2009, 02:17 AM

now you're just showing off, aren't you?

another nice one

Agnostic · 10-18-2009, 02:50 AM

Originally posted by axl

now you're just showing off, aren't you?

another nice one

Just trying to give a good impression of what you can do with this lens.

I admit those are two of my best shots with that lens though.

Oh wait, I found another:

8540tomg · 10-18-2009, 08:54 AM

Nice capture. Beautiful use of light and form.

Tom G

axl · 10-25-2009, 12:57 PM

after some time I decided I'll chime in with my only F lens.

This is shot with GX20 at f2

pcarfan · 10-25-2009, 04:36 PM

F 135/2.8

pcarfan · 10-25-2009, 05:00 PM

Axl, amazing picture. I absolutely adore most of the images taekn with the F50/1.7, but as i have the 43/1.9 (my favorite lens) I haven't gotten one. Man, that is some sweet rendering.

10-14-2009, 08:41 AM	#77
ianinbc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 69	Pentax-F 50mm 1.4 price I have a F 50mm 1.4 in absolutely beautiful condition that I am reluctantly thinking of selling. I have yet to see one for sale here on the marketplace, whereas the FA 50/1.4s show up several times a week. I have been trying to think of what price to ask but I can only base it on the FAs. Does anyone who has been lurking around on this site for longer than I have know if the prices are typically higher for a lens that rarely comes up for sale such as this one? I don't think this one has quite reached cult status yet, so I am not out to rip someone off. Thanks in advance. Ian

10-25-2009, 12:57 PM	#88
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	F50/1.7 after some time I decided I'll chime in with my only F lens. This is shot with GX20 at f2

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10-13-2009, 04:20 PM	#76
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	Henrik, congratulation!, in your hands, IMO you've got one of the best lens ever made....F 135/2.8 from it's rendering should be categorized as a limited (but I know there is more than IQ to be called a 'limited')..... It is that good. I don't know about the 50/1.4, but seeing the images on the net, the 50/1.7 should be equally good (this came out ambiguous, not the same as 50/1.4 but same as the 135/2.8...I think the 50/1.7 is that good as well) . I recently had a chance to buy it for a good price but I already have the FA43/1.9 and I had to pass on it,... still recovering from that decision ...FA43/1.9 is easily the best lens I own, By far.....so. it's ok.... I also have the f28/2.8, although not as stellar as the 135, it too is a truly amazing lens. Since I got the 135, I've become a HUGE Pentax-F lens fan. What a lens! P.S: It is an image thread so I'll also post a couple of images. The first one got into PPG, the second taken with an ext. tube. Last edited by pcarfan; 10-14-2009 at 09:08 AM.

10-14-2009, 09:34 AM	#78
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237 Original Poster	Originally posted by ianinbc I have a F 50mm 1.4 in absolutely beautiful condition that I am reluctantly thinking of selling. I have yet to see one for sale here on the marketplace, whereas the FA 50/1.4s show up several times a week. I have been trying to think of what price to ask but I can only base it on the FAs. Does anyone who has been lurking around on this site for longer than I have know if the prices are typically higher for a lens that rarely comes up for sale such as this one? I don't think this one has quite reached cult status yet, so I am not out to rip someone off. Thanks in advance. Ian . Maybe $50. But I'll do you a favor and give you $75. Really, probably $225 - $335, the market is still weird right now.

10-15-2009, 09:32 AM	#79
Agnostic Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 414	I only have one F lens, the F 70-210mm. Nice lens.

10-15-2009, 12:21 PM	#80
Henrik Kristensen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Odense Photos: Albums Posts: 153	Originally posted by ianinbc I have a F 50mm 1.4 in absolutely beautiful condition that I am reluctantly thinking of selling. I have yet to see one for sale here on the marketplace, whereas the FA 50/1.4s show up several times a week. I have been trying to think of what price to ask but I can only base it on the FAs. Does anyone who has been lurking around on this site for longer than I have know if the prices are typically higher for a lens that rarely comes up for sale such as this one? I don't think this one has quite reached cult status yet, so I am not out to rip someone off. Thanks in advance. Ian I have no idea what the prices are, but I have just purchased 3 lenses in week, so I might have to wait for a very good price or start saving Once you do decide... and if shipping to Europe, I will be interested if the price is good.

10-15-2009, 01:00 PM	#81
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237 Original Poster	Originally posted by Agnostic I only have one F lens, the F 70-210mm. Nice lens. Incredible shot, but what the heck is that, raised writing on he wall? It's either casting a shadow or painted to look that way...

10-16-2009, 11:40 AM	#82
Agnostic Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 414	Originally posted by jsherman999 Incredible shot, but what the heck is that, raised writing on he wall? It's either casting a shadow or painted to look that way... Thanks! The text is metal, mounted at a few centimeters distance from the wall. The text is Dutch and loosely translated it reads something like: "I always find it such a joy when things are canceled."

10-17-2009, 04:04 PM	#83
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Agnostic, that's really stunning shot!!!

10-18-2009, 02:08 AM	#84
Agnostic Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 414	Quote: Agnostic, that's really stunning shot!!! Thanks! Found another with the F 70-210mm:

10-18-2009, 02:17 AM	#85
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	now you're just showing off, aren't you? another nice one

10-18-2009, 02:50 AM	#86
Agnostic Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 414	Originally posted by axl now you're just showing off, aren't you? another nice one Just trying to give a good impression of what you can do with this lens. I admit those are two of my best shots with that lens though. Oh wait, I found another:

10-18-2009, 08:54 AM	#87
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Nice capture. Beautiful use of light and form. Tom G

10-25-2009, 04:36 PM	#89
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	F 135/2.8

10-25-2009, 05:00 PM	#90
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	Axl, amazing picture. I absolutely adore most of the images taekn with the F50/1.7, but as i have the 43/1.9 (my favorite lens) I haven't gotten one. Man, that is some sweet rendering.

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