K 50mm f1.2

vizjerei · 04-23-2008, 08:44 AM

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Originally posted by lithos

A great lens. Looks awesome on any camera. German girls love the K f1.2 on an ME camera.

(Note: tested on only one fraulein.)

Also this lens shouldn't cost you more than $25 AU...

*legs it like the Dickens*

Holy ****! where can I get a f1.2 for $25AU?!

I assume you already know I am not talking about f1:2 (which you clearly say K f1.2)...

BBear · 04-23-2008, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by vizjerei

Holy ****! where can I get a f1.2 for $25AU?!

I assume you already know I am not talking about f1:2 (which you clearly say K f1.2)...

I am almost betting my left nut he is talking about the f/2 or 1:2 or however you prefer... and not f/1.2 or 1:1.2.

vizjerei · 04-23-2008, 10:08 AM

I still see many people confuse on the that... which sometime make sellers in EvilBay very happy...

f1.2 = f1:1.2 ( Big Big aperture, which allow more light to go through )
f2 = f1:2 ( Smaller Aperture than f1.4)

But if lithos really found a 50mm f1.2 at $25Au, I want to let him/her know that I am willing to pay double for it.

lithos · 04-23-2008, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by BBear

I am almost betting my left nut he is talking about the f/2 or 1:2 or however you prefer... and not f/1.2 or 1:1.2.

I swear to you all on my pair of ME Supers and the packets of Agfa paper I found in the closet at my last house, it is the f1.2 version.

Pics of lens to follow, and you'll see why...

Here's a photo, though, of the f1.2 in action, at f1.2 K100D, ISO800, converted to BW manually (a task that took nearly an hour as I sought the right tone...)

Check the bokeh. That's eight aperture blades, wide open, baby.

It's a street shot, at night, believe it or not, outside the Step Inn (geddit?) at the top of Brunswick Street in The Valley.

Last edited by lithos; 04-23-2008 at 12:08 PM. Reason: Spelling, added shot f-stop.

vizjerei · 04-23-2008, 12:25 PM

Ok , BBear, you can start betting your left nut! XD

Litho: Where did you get it? wow what a great deal you had!

aegisphan · 04-23-2008, 12:32 PM

Lithos, you might get it for a good deal, but saying it shouldn't cost more than 25AUD is just exaggerating. The lens definitely cost more back then, and it still should cost more than 25AUD now

.

BBear · 04-23-2008, 12:40 PM

Originally posted by vizjerei

Ok , BBear, you can start betting your left nut! XD

uh oh...

nutless!

vizjerei · 04-23-2008, 01:06 PM

I have a feeling that the seller don't know how special is that lens :P
Anyways Congrets to lithos~ I am sure you enjoy that lens alot.

distudio · 04-23-2008, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by lithos

Check the bokeh. That's eight aperture blades, wide open, baby.

Just to be a little pedantic you'll note that when the lens is at its widest aperture the aperture blades are actually almost fully retracted so they don't affect the shape of specular highlights or bokeh at all. I've had at least one A50/1.2 since the late 80's, great lens.

k100d · 04-23-2008, 04:59 PM

tha'ts a sweet looking set Rob! ... hahaha wanna send one up here ? :P

séamuis · 04-23-2008, 05:25 PM

if those are all yours rob, do you mind sharing with your fellow pentaxians?

vizjerei · 04-23-2008, 05:49 PM

Pleasssse~ I only need one

distudio · 04-24-2008, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by séamuis

if those are all yours rob, do you mind sharing with your fellow pentaxians?

Done. Some time back though, all but one have loving new homes, the last one decided to stay with me ;-)

benjikan · 04-25-2008, 02:15 AM

Pentax A 50mm f/1.2 Brand new - eBay (item 180236256838 end time May-23-08 14:28:41 PDT)

Say..."Thank You Ben...."

Derridale · 04-25-2008, 05:30 AM

Thank you Ben...

How does that price compare to the usual price? The "Buy Now" price is $US579.98.

04-25-2008, 02:15 AM	#29
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Look what I found Pentax A 50mm f/1.2 Brand new - eBay (item 180236256838 end time May-23-08 14:28:41 PDT) Say..."Thank You Ben...."

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04-23-2008, 08:44 AM	#16
vizjerei Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,418 Original Poster	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by lithos A great lens. Looks awesome on any camera. German girls love the K f1.2 on an ME camera. (Note: tested on only one fraulein.) Also this lens shouldn't cost you more than $25 AU... legs it like the Dickens Holy ****! where can I get a f1.2 for $25AU?! I assume you already know I am not talking about f1:2 (which you clearly say K f1.2)...

04-23-2008, 08:52 AM	#17
BBear Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT / NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	Originally posted by vizjerei Holy ****! where can I get a f1.2 for $25AU?! I assume you already know I am not talking about f1:2 (which you clearly say K f1.2)... I am almost betting my left nut he is talking about the f/2 or 1:2 or however you prefer... and not f/1.2 or 1:1.2.

04-23-2008, 10:08 AM	#18
vizjerei Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,418 Original Poster	I still see many people confuse on the that... which sometime make sellers in EvilBay very happy... f1.2 = f1:1.2 ( Big Big aperture, which allow more light to go through ) f2 = f1:2 ( Smaller Aperture than f1.4) But if lithos really found a 50mm f1.2 at $25Au, I want to let him/her know that I am willing to pay double for it.

04-23-2008, 12:02 PM	#19
lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	Originally posted by BBear I am almost betting my left nut he is talking about the f/2 or 1:2 or however you prefer... and not f/1.2 or 1:1.2. I swear to you all on my pair of ME Supers and the packets of Agfa paper I found in the closet at my last house, it is the f1.2 version. Pics of lens to follow, and you'll see why... Here's a photo, though, of the f1.2 in action, at f1.2 K100D, ISO800, converted to BW manually (a task that took nearly an hour as I sought the right tone...) Check the bokeh. That's eight aperture blades, wide open, baby. It's a street shot, at night, believe it or not, outside the Step Inn (geddit?) at the top of Brunswick Street in The Valley. Last edited by lithos; 04-23-2008 at 12:08 PM. Reason: Spelling, added shot f-stop.

04-23-2008, 12:25 PM	#20
vizjerei Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,418 Original Poster	Ok , BBear, you can start betting your left nut! XD Litho: Where did you get it? wow what a great deal you had!

04-23-2008, 12:32 PM	#21
aegisphan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 815	Lithos, you might get it for a good deal, but saying it shouldn't cost more than 25AUD is just exaggerating. The lens definitely cost more back then, and it still should cost more than 25AUD now .

04-23-2008, 12:40 PM	#22
BBear Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT / NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	Originally posted by vizjerei Ok , BBear, you can start betting your left nut! XD uh oh... nutless!

04-23-2008, 01:06 PM	#23
vizjerei Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,418 Original Poster	I have a feeling that the seller don't know how special is that lens :P Anyways Congrets to lithos~ I am sure you enjoy that lens alot.

04-23-2008, 03:39 PM	#24
distudio Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 450	Originally posted by lithos Check the bokeh. That's eight aperture blades, wide open, baby. Just to be a little pedantic you'll note that when the lens is at its widest aperture the aperture blades are actually almost fully retracted so they don't affect the shape of specular highlights or bokeh at all. I've had at least one A50/1.2 since the late 80's, great lens.

04-23-2008, 04:59 PM	#25
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	tha'ts a sweet looking set Rob! ... hahaha wanna send one up here ? :P

04-23-2008, 05:25 PM	#26
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	if those are all yours rob, do you mind sharing with your fellow pentaxians?

04-23-2008, 05:49 PM	#27
vizjerei Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,418 Original Poster	Pleasssse~ I only need one

04-24-2008, 07:07 PM	#28
distudio Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 450	Originally posted by séamuis if those are all yours rob, do you mind sharing with your fellow pentaxians? Done. Some time back though, all but one have loving new homes, the last one decided to stay with me ;-)

04-25-2008, 05:30 AM	#30
Derridale Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 412	Thank you Ben... How does that price compare to the usual price? The "Buy Now" price is $US579.98.