hi godfrey, thanks for the inputs. the k50/1.2 is in *very* good condition and i am buying it first thing tomorrow. :) i also found the following thread in dpreview pentax forum very helpful (i wonder if he is here too?):
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=16923028 btw, i also already have an A50/f2 (about US$25). however i'll have to wait to use these as the k100d is not yet available here... regards, subash On 9/13/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From what I've seen, I'd say that the 50mm f/1.4 lenses (A, F and > FA) outperform the K50/1.2, particularly wide open, but that some > users like the K50/1.2's rendering qualities. For that price, if it's > in good condition, it's certainly worth buying and experimenting with > at least. You can likely re-sell it if you are not satisfied for the > same or more money. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
