On Sep 16, 2006, at 10:56 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: >> I had both at the same time. I don't recall that the A50/1.4 was >> substantially smaller than the FA50/1.4, or any lighter. Personally, >> I prefer the FA model, but the A model was a fine lens too. > > It definitely felt larger to use, having to move further forward to > access the focus ring may have made it feel larger than it actually > is. In any case I had both and I ended up keeping the FA when I > rationalized my collection, see my 50's before the sell off (the two > lenses in question are at the front): > > http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio/temp/IMGP18869.jpg
From the picture, they seem about the same overall diameter. The A has a stepped front and a wider focusing ring, further back on the mount. To my hands, that gives me a little more room to grip the FA lens and work the focusing ring with my fingertips when I'm manual focusing. But it's horses for courses. > Only six remain ;-) Only two remain in my collection. FA50/1.4 and A50/2.8 Macro. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
