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repaap · 07-30-2018, 10:03 AM

Looks Great!

**BigMackCam** · 07-30-2018, 10:58 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Does it offer so much advantage over the da*55 on aps-c to brake the bank for it?

For some, it won't be a case of breaking the bank... It'll appeal to those that want the best image quality (regardless of sensor format) and are willing to pay a premium for that.

As for the advantage over the DA*55 on APS-C, we'll need someone with a Pentax camera and access to both lenses to test them side by side, as @Wheatfield has done with the FA50/1.4...

biz-engineer · 07-30-2018, 10:58 AM - **1 Like**

I've look at buying that lens on amazon, they say it's already out of stock.

reh321 · 07-30-2018, 11:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by beholder3

If you look at all the cheap chinese parts Nikon lenses use, one probably shouldnt worry too much:
Buy nikon lens motor and get free shipping on AliExpress.com
If it helps Nikon and other manufacturers build speedy drives at acceptable cost, why not buy it from Chinese engineers? Nikon probaly simply downsized / fired the departments for those areas in the last years when business collapsed and now they buy from externals. Makes a lot of business sense.

If you aren't careful, outsourcing can 'bite you' down the road, as apparently happened with Pentax and the aperture control solenoid used in K-30/50.

RonHendriks1966 · 07-30-2018, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

As for the advantage over the DA*55 on APS-C, we'll need someone with a Pentax camera and access to both lenses to test them side by side, as @Wheatfield has done with the FA50/1.4...

I wonder how that works out, since the da*55 is excellent on aps-c.

**BigMackCam** · 07-30-2018, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

I wonder how that works out, since the da*55 is excellent on aps-c.

I guess we'll have to wait and see. My prediction is that we'll notice better performance from the D FA50/1.4 in terms of sharpness (wide open, at least) and chromatic aberrations, and some improvement in AF speed - plus, of course, it shouldn't be prone to AF motor problems since it doesn't use the old SDM.

It will depend on the individual photographer's needs and expectations as to whether the new lens is worth the premium. For me, it would be overkill... I'm perfectly happy with my old FA50/1.4. But I can see why, for some, the D FA50/1.4 is worth paying out for.

**monochrome** · 07-30-2018, 11:47 AM - **7 Likes**

The Eagle Has Landed

SSGGeezer · 07-30-2018, 11:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

The Eagle Has Landed

Outstanding! Please shoot some images with it on your KP after you get it settled in on your K-1. I am intrigued and very impressed by this lens.

**BigMackCam** · 07-30-2018, 12:09 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

The Eagle Has Landed

Woohoo! You must be very excited!

Looking forward to seeing your example shots... Those we've seen so far would suggest this is a monster of a lens, from wide open to minimum aperture and everywhere in between...

repaap · 07-30-2018, 12:15 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

The Eagle Has Landed

Have fun! WoW!

**manishved** · 07-30-2018, 12:32 PM - **1 Like**

Looking forward to a in-depth comparison

LennyBloke · 07-30-2018, 01:32 PM - **5 Likes**

Copes with sunsets pretty well....

...plenty of detail retained

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/851/43698344442_342a91a0c1_k.jpg (2048 size link)

SSGGeezer · 07-30-2018, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by LennyBloke

Copes with sunsets pretty well....

...plenty of detail retained

Nice shot Lenny!

phoebus · 07-30-2018, 01:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

Outstanding! Please shoot some images with it on your KP after you get it settled in on your K-1. I am intrigued and very impressed by this lens.

Can't take credit for this - it was my good wife with her KP..

DFA* 50 1.4 seems to work on the KP!

SSGGeezer · 07-30-2018, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by phoebus

Can't take credit for this - it was my good wife with her KP..

DFA* 50 1.4 seems to work on the KP!

Simba!

I was fairly certain it would work with the KP

07-30-2018, 01:32 PM - 5 Likes	#762
LennyBloke Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 677	Copes with sunsets pretty well.... ...plenty of detail retained https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/851/43698344442_342a91a0c1_k.jpg (2048 size link) Last edited by LennyBloke; 07-30-2018 at 01:44 PM. Reason: Add Link

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repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Looks Great!

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BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,704	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Does it offer so much advantage over the da55 on aps-c to brake the bank for it? For some, it won't be a case of breaking the bank... It'll appeal to those that want the best image quality (regardless of sensor format) and are willing to pay a premium for that. As for the advantage over the DA55 on APS-C, we'll need someone with a Pentax camera and access to both lenses to test them side by side, as @Wheatfield has done with the FA50/1.4...

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biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,249	I've look at buying that lens on amazon, they say it's already out of stock.

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BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,704	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 I wonder how that works out, since the da*55 is excellent on aps-c. I guess we'll have to wait and see. My prediction is that we'll notice better performance from the D FA50/1.4 in terms of sharpness (wide open, at least) and chromatic aberrations, and some improvement in AF speed - plus, of course, it shouldn't be prone to AF motor problems since it doesn't use the old SDM. It will depend on the individual photographer's needs and expectations as to whether the new lens is worth the premium. For me, it would be overkill... I'm perfectly happy with my old FA50/1.4. But I can see why, for some, the D FA50/1.4 is worth paying out for.

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SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by LennyBloke Copes with sunsets pretty well.... ...plenty of detail retained Nice shot Lenny!

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