50mm 1:1.4 AF

I saw a listing locally for this lens. Anybody got one/know of it?
is it any good?
I've not seen an af 1.4 before, didn't realize it existed.
I have an m 1.4 and never really bothered to look for an af version till I saw this one for $50, and I'm thinking when did yhey come out with THAT?

Don,

There are two AF versions of the 1:1.4 50mm.

One is an SMCP-F, the other an SMCP-FA. They are optically the same, and quite superb.

If you can get either variety for $50.00, do so. Assuming it's in good condition, of course. I paid just under GBP100 for mine (an F), so 50 Canookian bucks is a very low price.

G

As far as I know, all the 50mm f/1.4 lenses are the same optical design. The difference is in the controls and electronics, but they are all considered one of the finest lenses ever made!

they changed M series to A series, the A series and later ones are better than the M series (or so I have read).

Don, you don't want that piece of junk, it will just take up too much space in your kit bag. I'm coming over to Canada in a few weeks, since I'm feeling kind I'll give you your $50 back for it

seriously mate, snap it up!!!!!!

The basic optical design is the same for all the 50/1.4s (7 elements in 6 groups), but there is supposed to be a slight difference between M and A. I don't have an M to compare, but my Super-Tak definitely seems to have a different optical quality to the A and FA. Not necessarily worse, just different. I can't see any difference between the A and FA optically.

Of the autofocus variants, the FA has a much nicer build and manual focus feel than the earlier F. SRS here in the UK have the FA listed at £165 new (though I don't know if they have any stock). Either is a bargain at $50.

Lets hope your seller doesn't read this forum...

Steve

PS I'll match Mongoose's $50 and raise you $10.

http://www.siblingmedia.com/

I got my A 50/1.4 from Matt here on the forum and if the F and FA 50/1.4 has the same optical formula as my A...Go get one!

// Mats