For Sale - Sold: SMC Pentax-F 50mm F1.7

rrwilliams64 · 03-09-2013, 01:05 PM

PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing

Item for Sale
SMC Pentax-F 50mm F1.7

Asking Price
215 USD

Item Location
Warren, OH (United States)

Item Description
This is a gem, as I've only seen a few of these (F or FA) on the MP, and this one is a 9.5/10. Immaculate, looks pristine but for a few marks. See detailed pics. Even includes the box and I'm including a Hoya 49mm (UV) MIJ filter (used, slightly brassed but glass is clean) and a screw in metal lens hood.Hard to find beauty.

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent

Shipping Destinations
Continental U.S. Only

Shipping Charge
10

Shipping Services
USPS/FEDEX

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
Returns accepted within three (3) days of receipt if not as described.

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

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Last edited by rrwilliams64; 03-12-2013 at 06:31 PM. Reason: price drop

lukulele · 03-09-2013, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by rrwilliams64

PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing

Item for Sale
SMC Pentax-F 50mm F1.7

Asking Price
230 USD

Item Location
Warren, OH (United States)

Item Description
This is a gem, as I've only seen a few of these (F or FA) on the MP, and this one is a 9.5/10. Immaculate, looks pristine but for a few marks. See detailed pics. Even includes the box and I'm including a Hoya 49mm (UV) MIJ filter (used, slightly brassed but glass is clean) and a screw in metal lens hood.Hard to find beauty.

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent

Shipping Destinations
Continental U.S. Only

Shipping Charge
10

Shipping Services
USPS/FEDEX

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
Returns accepted within three (3) days of receipt if not as described.

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

The epitome of a "Nifty Fifty."

rrwilliams64 · 03-10-2013, 03:21 PM

bump for a price reduction

rrwilliams64 · 03-12-2013, 06:32 PM

buuuuump. price drop for a rare gem of a lens

Mcgerm · 03-12-2013, 06:41 PM

It is such a nice lens that it would just about be worth owning two. This is the lens that is on my camera when it comes out of my bag and also when it goes back in.

rrwilliams64 · 03-12-2013, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by Mcgerm

It is such a nice lens that it would just about be worth owning two. This is the lens that is on my camera when it comes out of my bag and also when it goes back in.

..someone will be getting a fabulous lens-- again, I've only seen a handful of F/FA 50 f1.7's here on the MP, and they've always had a caveat of "this, or that wrong". This glass is crazy nice.

sobrietyanonymous · 03-12-2013, 07:04 PM

great lens.. am also looking for a piece, but i dont live in CONUS

Last edited by Tom S.; 03-13-2013 at 05:21 AM. Reason: Price comment

bdery · 03-13-2013, 04:47 AM

It looks beautifully taken care off, and it's the first time I see one with the original box.

Driline · 03-13-2013, 06:41 AM

Is there a difference between this one and the FA model?

**grahame** · 03-13-2013, 07:11 AM

I saw very few FA50/1.7 and even fewer F50/1.4, always the other way. Not sure if Fs and FAs have difference, optically.
Nice lens!

Mcgerm · 03-13-2013, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by Driline

Is there a difference between this one and the FA model?

There is no difference optically. There is a deep arcane technical difference on the way it talks to the camera; FA's can store or store more MTF data on the lens something kind of unique to Pentax I think. The benefit,in program modes the camera knows where the lens is sharpest and can use it to choose the f-stop vs (shutter speed and sensitivity).

karmakomae · 03-13-2013, 10:45 AM

PM Sent !

bdery · 03-13-2013, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by Driline

Is there a difference between this one and the FA model?

Cosmetics and rarity.

Originally posted by Mcgerm

There is a deep arcane technical difference on the way it talks to the camera; FA's can store or store more MTF data on the lens something kind of unique to Pentax I think.

The F can transmit MTF data to my K20D without problem.

Mcgerm · 03-13-2013, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by bdery

Cosmetics and rarity.

The F can transmit MTF data to my K20D without problem.

Mixed direct info from Pentax.

From the K200D/K20D sell sheets: "If you are working with PENTAX F-, FA-, DA- or DFA-series lenses, you can benefit from the MTF data: a microchip in the lens passes information to the camera regarding the optically optimal and lens-specific aperture to use."

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/889.pdf

...But from the K10D manual...the F series lenses are not listed.

Hindsight : Fen Art Photo!, The Art of Fenland Photography

rrwilliams64 · 03-13-2013, 03:18 PM

Price drop to $200. Great buy!!

03-09-2013, 01:05 PM	#1
rrwilliams64 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 335 Feedback Score: 45 (100%)	SMC Pentax-F 50mm F1.7 REDUCED PRICE PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale SMC Pentax-F 50mm F1.7 Asking Price 215 USD Item Location Warren, OH (United States) Item Description This is a gem, as I've only seen a few of these (F or FA) on the MP, and this one is a 9.5/10. Immaculate, looks pristine but for a few marks. See detailed pics. Even includes the box and I'm including a Hoya 49mm (UV) MIJ filter (used, slightly brassed but glass is clean) and a screw in metal lens hood.Hard to find beauty. Are you the original owner of the item being sold? No Are you selling or trading this item? Selling Item Condition (Key) Used Excellent Shipping Destinations Continental U.S. Only Shipping Charge 10 Shipping Services USPS/FEDEX Accepted Payment Types PayPal Return Policy & Additional Details Returns accepted within three (3) days of receipt if not as described. Please send me a private message if interested in the item! Attached Images Last edited by rrwilliams64; 03-12-2013 at 06:31 PM. Reason: price drop

03-10-2013, 03:21 PM	#3
rrwilliams64 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 335 Feedback Score: 45 (100%) Original Poster	.. bump for a price reduction

03-12-2013, 06:32 PM	#4
rrwilliams64 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 335 Feedback Score: 45 (100%) Original Poster	... buuuuump. price drop for a rare gem of a lens

03-13-2013, 03:18 PM	#15
rrwilliams64 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 335 Feedback Score: 45 (100%) Original Poster	... Price drop to $200. Great buy!!

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lukulele Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Blue Ridge Escarpment, North Carolina, US Posts: 1,850 Feedback Score: 2 (100%)	Originally posted by rrwilliams64 PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale SMC Pentax-F 50mm F1.7 Asking Price 230 USD Item Location Warren, OH (United States) Item Description This is a gem, as I've only seen a few of these (F or FA) on the MP, and this one is a 9.5/10. Immaculate, looks pristine but for a few marks. See detailed pics. Even includes the box and I'm including a Hoya 49mm (UV) MIJ filter (used, slightly brassed but glass is clean) and a screw in metal lens hood.Hard to find beauty. Are you the original owner of the item being sold? No Are you selling or trading this item? Selling Item Condition (Key) Used Excellent Shipping Destinations Continental U.S. Only Shipping Charge 10 Shipping Services USPS/FEDEX Accepted Payment Types PayPal Return Policy & Additional Details Returns accepted within three (3) days of receipt if not as described. Please send me a private message if interested in the item! The epitome of a "Nifty Fifty."

03-12-2013, 06:41 PM	#5
Mcgerm New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 16 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	It is such a nice lens that it would just about be worth owning two. This is the lens that is on my camera when it comes out of my bag and also when it goes back in.

03-12-2013, 06:53 PM	#6
rrwilliams64 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 335 Feedback Score: 45 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by Mcgerm It is such a nice lens that it would just about be worth owning two. This is the lens that is on my camera when it comes out of my bag and also when it goes back in. ..someone will be getting a fabulous lens-- again, I've only seen a handful of F/FA 50 f1.7's here on the MP, and they've always had a caveat of "this, or that wrong". This glass is crazy nice.

03-12-2013, 07:04 PM	#7
sobrietyanonymous New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 21 Feedback Score: 3 (100%)	great lens.. am also looking for a piece, but i dont live in CONUS Last edited by Tom S.; 03-13-2013 at 05:21 AM. Reason: Price comment

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bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Posts: 9,356 Feedback Score: 67 (100%)	It looks beautifully taken care off, and it's the first time I see one with the original box.

03-13-2013, 06:41 AM	#9
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Posts: 3,691 Feedback Score: 7 (100%)	Is there a difference between this one and the FA model?

03-13-2013, 07:11 AM	#10
grahame Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,041 Feedback Score: 148 (99%)	I saw very few FA50/1.7 and even fewer F50/1.4, always the other way. Not sure if Fs and FAs have difference, optically. Nice lens!

03-13-2013, 09:29 AM	#11
Mcgerm New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 16 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	Originally posted by Driline Is there a difference between this one and the FA model? There is no difference optically. There is a deep arcane technical difference on the way it talks to the camera; FA's can store or store more MTF data on the lens something kind of unique to Pentax I think. The benefit,in program modes the camera knows where the lens is sharpest and can use it to choose the f-stop vs (shutter speed and sensitivity).

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karmakomae Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Montreal Posts: 32 Feedback Score: 2 (100%)	PM Sent !

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bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Posts: 9,356 Feedback Score: 67 (100%)	Originally posted by Driline Is there a difference between this one and the FA model? Cosmetics and rarity. Originally posted by Mcgerm There is a deep arcane technical difference on the way it talks to the camera; FA's can store or store more MTF data on the lens something kind of unique to Pentax I think. The F can transmit MTF data to my K20D without problem.

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03-13-2013, 02:38 PM	#14
Mcgerm New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 16 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	Originally posted by bdery Cosmetics and rarity. The F can transmit MTF data to my K20D without problem. Mixed direct info from Pentax. From the K200D/K20D sell sheets: "If you are working with PENTAX F-, FA-, DA- or DFA-series lenses, you can benefit from the MTF data: a microchip in the lens passes information to the camera regarding the optically optimal and lens-specific aperture to use." http://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/889.pdf ...But from the K10D manual...the F series lenses are not listed. Hindsight : Fen Art Photo!, The Art of Fenland Photography