which 50 (or 55)

Unregistered User · 12-03-2018, 02:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kunzite

Get the D FA*, it's the best

and it's a "two-fer"; using a lens designed for APS-C sensors doesn't work as well as one might like on full-frame sensors, particularly at wide-open aperture settings. but the D FA*, having been designed for FF, will work great on APS-C.

**aslyfox** · 12-03-2018, 02:59 PM

although the current cost might be an issue to some

https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/hd-pentax-d-fa-50mm-f14-sdm-aw.html

Paul the Sunman · 12-03-2018, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

although the current cost might be an issue to some

It can be had much cheaper ... if you swap to Canon or Nikon and buy the equivalent (made in the Pentax factory) Tokina Opera version.

**pres589** · 12-03-2018, 03:26 PM

It is now $150 delta between the Tokina and the Pentax here in the USA per the big retailers. While still annoying it isn't as annoying as it had been.

Paul the Sunman · 12-03-2018, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by pres589

It is now $150 delta between the Tokina and the Pentax here in the USA per the big retailers. While still annoying it isn't as annoying as it had been.

Fair enough. I would pay that extra $150 for the IBIS that comes with Pentax. The Canikon versions lack any shake reduction.

By the way, it seems only the Nikon version of the Opera gets the new more accurate aperture control. I presume this is the same tech built into the Pentax version, that makes it unusable on the K5 and older bodies.

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12-03-2018, 02:43 PM - 1 Like	#16
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by Kunzite Get the D FA, it's the best and it's a "two-fer"; using a lens designed for APS-C sensors doesn't work as well as one might like on full-frame sensors, particularly at wide-open aperture settings. but the D FA, having been designed for FF, will work great on APS-C.

12-03-2018, 02:59 PM	#17
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	although the current cost might be an issue to some https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/hd-pentax-d-fa-50mm-f14-sdm-aw.html

12-03-2018, 03:17 PM	#18
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,846	Originally posted by aslyfox although the current cost might be an issue to some It can be had much cheaper ... if you swap to Canon or Nikon and buy the equivalent (made in the Pentax factory) Tokina Opera version.

12-03-2018, 03:26 PM	#19
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,533	It is now $150 delta between the Tokina and the Pentax here in the USA per the big retailers. While still annoying it isn't as annoying as it had been.

12-03-2018, 03:42 PM	#20
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,846	Originally posted by pres589 It is now $150 delta between the Tokina and the Pentax here in the USA per the big retailers. While still annoying it isn't as annoying as it had been. Fair enough. I would pay that extra $150 for the IBIS that comes with Pentax. The Canikon versions lack any shake reduction. By the way, it seems only the Nikon version of the Opera gets the new more accurate aperture control. I presume this is the same tech built into the Pentax version, that makes it unusable on the K5 and older bodies.