Hi Vlad ...
I didn't include the 50mm lenses for several reasons. First, they're
quite common, and the various series are all about the same optically,
so, IMO, it really doesn't matter which you get. There are those that
say the A series is sharper and has better contrast than the M, and,
because of their coatings, some of the earlier 50mm lenses don't
render color quite as well as the later models. However, IMO, the A
series lenses in general, with some exceptions, aren't built as well
as the earlier lenses, so, since you seemed to like the K28/3.5, I
provided information on lenses that were similar in terms of feel,
construction, and optical characteristics.
If I were going to to buy a 50mm lens today, I'd choose wither a
K50/1.4 or the M50/1.4, although, to be honest, I prefer the M50/1.7
over the M50/1.4 because of its smaller size and weight. But then I
have several manual focus 50mm lenses. If I could only have one, it
would be the 1.4.
I don't like the construction of the A lenses, and have had more
mechanical problems with them than any lenses I've ever owned. Even
the A* lenses have been a problem.
--
Shel Belinkoff
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"Vlad L. Loukiantchenko" wrote:
>
> Hi, Shel
>
> Thanks for the information. I'm in the same condition as Ken - I'm spoiled
> by K28F3.5 (not M) lens also ;o) And I'm looking for the same quality in
> other focal lengths... It's interesting, but it seems that all good lenses
> Pentax made in prior autofocus era (maybe except FA* and Limited series)...
>
> Ok, my question, Is there something K28F3.5-like in 50mm range? Which one
> from K, M, A, F, FA? (last two doesn't matter - I prefer old good manual
> focus stuff ;-) Your list doesn't include this length at all!..
>
> Thanks in advance, Vlad.
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