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wpvv · 12-19-2015, 01:45 AM

You might try a creditcardotomy... But only when counseling failed.

Cuthbert · 12-19-2015, 06:31 AM - **2 Likes**

I was finally able to grab the infamous K 50mm f1.2 and...

Oh my God! It's full of stars!

The serial number is 1200322, so I assume it's one of the first they made, as in the brochure I have (from 1976 I assume) the lens is 1200914:

I also spend an extortive amount of money for the original round hood, but as my camera tech says:"you only live once' (the gentleman is in his 80s).

The lens is a big beast...not as big as the Canon FD 55mm f1.2 but bigger than the FDn 50 mm f1.2, here there's a comparision with the 1.4 and the 55m f1.8:

Of course it landed in front of my K2DMD and I'm testing it right now.

ambaker · 12-19-2015, 07:23 AM

Cuthbert, congratulations on your find. I love fast lenses. Hope to se some pictures from it.

Jean Poitiers · 12-19-2015, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by G and T

Congratulations while they may not be as pretty or intuitive as their newer iterations once you get past the 1980's space invader style interface these are extremely well built and ultra reliable cameras. I have 2 of these that have been factory modified to have ½ stop EV compensation and they are just about bullet proof.
The 55mm 2.8 is probably my favourite lens on that camera.

Glenn

Thanks Glenn, appreciate your comment ... the interface is "OK" with me. The '80s were overall a good decade for me ...

Ha!

The 55/2.8 is quite nice and glad to have it.

Jean Poitiers · 12-19-2015, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by ambaker

Cuthbert, congratulations on your find. I love fast lenses. Hope to se some pictures from it.

Nice find C ...

And ambaker ... in case you have not seen this thread : https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/74819-post-your-1-2-photos-1-2-only.html

**gofour3** · 12-19-2015, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by Cuthbert

I was finally able to grab the infamous K 50mm f1.2 and...

Oh my God! It's full of stars!

The serial number is 1200322, so I assume it's one of the first they made, as in the brochure I have (from 1976 I assume) the lens is 1200914:

I also spend an extortive amount of money for the original round hood, but as my camera tech says:"you only live once' (the gentleman is in his 80s).

The lens is a big beast...not as big as the Canon FD 55mm f1.2 but bigger than the FDn 50 mm f1.2, here there's a comparision with the 1.4 and the 55m f1.8:

Of course it landed in front of my K2DMD and I'm testing it right now.

Simply beautiful! Looks like you have the lowest s/n for a K50/1.2 in the DB, you are lower by a couple over Jean's. It will be from 1975.

Phil.

**arnold** · 12-19-2015, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by Cuthbert

I was finally able to grab the infamous K 50mm f1.2 and...

Oh, very appealing. I don't have one of those, but they look lovely.

Cuthbert · 12-20-2015, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by arnold

Oh, very appealing. I don't have one of those, but they look lovely.

...and heavy.

Definitely not suited to the LX, IMO, however today I finished the test roll and I hope I can get developed soon to share my experience with this mythological lens.

LesDMess · 12-20-2015, 11:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cuthbert

...and heavy.

Definitely not suited to the LX, IMO, however today I finished the test roll and I hope I can get developed soon to share my experience with this mythological lens.

Looks pretty good on mine . . . Ho - Ho - Ho . . .

It's not as awkward as the 58mm f1.2 on my XD-11!

**wtlwdwgn** · 12-22-2015, 12:05 PM

My new to me S-M-C Macro Takumar 100mm f/4 from Japan for $102 and in excellent condittion.

**monochrome** · 12-22-2015, 01:42 PM

Originally posted by dcshooter

So here's my latest and most ambitious silvering project yet:

Full writeup here.

oh my oh my. But I wish you'd quit taunting me

**monochrome** · 12-22-2015, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by Cuthbert

I was finally able to grab the infamous K 50mm f1.2 and...

Oh my God! It's full of stars!

The serial number is 1200322, so I assume it's one of the first they made, as in the brochure I have (from 1976 I assume) the lens is 1200914:

I also spend an extortive amount of money for the original round hood, but as my camera tech says:"you only live once' (the gentleman is in his 80s).

The lens is a big beast...not as big as the Canon FD 55mm f1.2 but bigger than the FDn 50 mm f1.2, here there's a comparision with the 1.4 and the 55m f1.8:

Of course it landed in front of my K2DMD and I'm testing it right now.

Sing Allelujia.

**monochrome** · 12-22-2015, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

Simply beautiful! Looks like you have the lowest s/n for a K50/1.2 in the DB, you are lower by a couple over Jean's. It will be from 1975.

Phil.

Ha - now you have me sorting serials. I was just adding them for the insurance record.

Mine's the last/highest serial.

ronnies · 12-23-2015, 10:06 AM - **2 Likes**

Ronnie

LesDMess · 12-23-2015, 10:08 PM

Originally posted by ronnies

Ronnie

That looks in great shape! Hope it works as well as it looks!

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12-19-2015, 01:45 AM	#3751
wpvv Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 251	You might try a creditcardotomy... But only when counseling failed.

12-19-2015, 06:31 AM - 2 Likes	#3752
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	I was finally able to grab the infamous K 50mm f1.2 and... Oh my God! It's full of stars! The serial number is 1200322, so I assume it's one of the first they made, as in the brochure I have (from 1976 I assume) the lens is 1200914: I also spend an extortive amount of money for the original round hood, but as my camera tech says:"you only live once' (the gentleman is in his 80s). The lens is a big beast...not as big as the Canon FD 55mm f1.2 but bigger than the FDn 50 mm f1.2, here there's a comparision with the 1.4 and the 55m f1.8: Of course it landed in front of my K2DMD and I'm testing it right now.

12-19-2015, 07:23 AM	#3753
ambaker Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 45	Cuthbert, congratulations on your find. I love fast lenses. Hope to se some pictures from it.

12-19-2015, 01:54 PM	#3754
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by G and T Congratulations while they may not be as pretty or intuitive as their newer iterations once you get past the 1980's space invader style interface these are extremely well built and ultra reliable cameras. I have 2 of these that have been factory modified to have ½ stop EV compensation and they are just about bullet proof. The 55mm 2.8 is probably my favourite lens on that camera. Glenn Thanks Glenn, appreciate your comment ... the interface is "OK" with me. The '80s were overall a good decade for me ... Ha! The 55/2.8 is quite nice and glad to have it.

12-19-2015, 01:56 PM	#3755
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by ambaker Cuthbert, congratulations on your find. I love fast lenses. Hope to se some pictures from it. Nice find C ... And ambaker ... in case you have not seen this thread : https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/74819-post-your-1-2-photos-1-2-only.html

12-19-2015, 04:49 PM	#3756
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Originally posted by Cuthbert I was finally able to grab the infamous K 50mm f1.2 and... Oh my God! It's full of stars! The serial number is 1200322, so I assume it's one of the first they made, as in the brochure I have (from 1976 I assume) the lens is 1200914: I also spend an extortive amount of money for the original round hood, but as my camera tech says:"you only live once' (the gentleman is in his 80s). The lens is a big beast...not as big as the Canon FD 55mm f1.2 but bigger than the FDn 50 mm f1.2, here there's a comparision with the 1.4 and the 55m f1.8: Of course it landed in front of my K2DMD and I'm testing it right now. Simply beautiful! Looks like you have the lowest s/n for a K50/1.2 in the DB, you are lower by a couple over Jean's. It will be from 1975. Phil.

12-19-2015, 05:13 PM	#3757
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,294	Originally posted by Cuthbert I was finally able to grab the infamous K 50mm f1.2 and... Oh, very appealing. I don't have one of those, but they look lovely.

12-20-2015, 09:08 AM	#3758
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	Originally posted by arnold Oh, very appealing. I don't have one of those, but they look lovely. ...and heavy. Definitely not suited to the LX, IMO, however today I finished the test roll and I hope I can get developed soon to share my experience with this mythological lens.

12-20-2015, 11:33 AM - 1 Like	#3759
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by Cuthbert ...and heavy. Definitely not suited to the LX, IMO, however today I finished the test roll and I hope I can get developed soon to share my experience with this mythological lens. Looks pretty good on mine . . . Ho - Ho - Ho . . . It's not as awkward as the 58mm f1.2 on my XD-11!

12-22-2015, 12:05 PM	#3760
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	My new to me S-M-C Macro Takumar 100mm f/4 from Japan for $102 and in excellent condittion.

12-22-2015, 01:42 PM	#3761
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by dcshooter So here's my latest and most ambitious silvering project yet: Full writeup here. oh my oh my. But I wish you'd quit taunting me

12-22-2015, 01:45 PM	#3762
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Cuthbert I was finally able to grab the infamous K 50mm f1.2 and... Oh my God! It's full of stars! The serial number is 1200322, so I assume it's one of the first they made, as in the brochure I have (from 1976 I assume) the lens is 1200914: I also spend an extortive amount of money for the original round hood, but as my camera tech says:"you only live once' (the gentleman is in his 80s). The lens is a big beast...not as big as the Canon FD 55mm f1.2 but bigger than the FDn 50 mm f1.2, here there's a comparision with the 1.4 and the 55m f1.8: Of course it landed in front of my K2DMD and I'm testing it right now. Sing Allelujia.

12-22-2015, 01:52 PM	#3763
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by gofour3 Simply beautiful! Looks like you have the lowest s/n for a K50/1.2 in the DB, you are lower by a couple over Jean's. It will be from 1975. Phil. Ha - now you have me sorting serials. I was just adding them for the insurance record. Mine's the last/highest serial.

12-23-2015, 10:06 AM - 2 Likes	#3764
ronnies Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 73	Ronnie

12-23-2015, 10:08 PM	#3765
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by ronnies Ronnie That looks in great shape! Hope it works as well as it looks!