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FS: SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2 + Pentax hood

LennyBloke
Posted 14/01/2022 - 15:11 Link
I bought this lens quite a while back but it just doesn't get the use it deserves due to my inability to get consistent focus (my eyes, not the lens!) - so I'm now using mainly Autofocus lenses. If you reading this you probably know all about the fastest 50 ever produced by Pentax, and this 'A' version has the advantage over the K of better mode compatibility with modern digital bodies, plus I suspect improved coatings.

Condition is superb, optically excellent (minimal dust) and cosmetically just minor silvering. These are becoming quite rare nowadays, cropping up less and less often. I'll include a Pentax dedicated lens hood too!

I'll take some photos of it when I get a chance, but if it's of interest please PM me.

Price £395 inc P&P

UK Only, Bank Transfer, PayPal Gift, Cheque or Cash on collection, inspection welcome.
LennyBloke
LennyBloke
Posted 14/01/2022 - 16:30 Link
A few images of the little beauty....

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mxisno1
Posted 14/01/2022 - 18:19 Link
If you are willing to ship it to the USA, I will take it. Payment by PayPal?
LennyBloke
Posted 14/01/2022 - 18:40 Link
mxisno1 wrote:
If you are willing to ship it to the USA, I will take it. Payment by PayPal?

Sorry - only UK shipping
LennyBloke
mxisno1
Posted 15/01/2022 - 02:13 Link
Thank you!
LennyBloke
Posted 16/01/2022 - 11:35 Link
A few sample images from the garden this morning....

f1.2
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f1.2
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f5.6
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No additional sharpening, some contrast + highlight/shadow adjustment
LennyBloke
HarisF1
Posted 16/01/2022 - 14:09 Link
This lens takes amazing close up portraits too, just to add. Great sharpness around the eyes and everything else just melts into buttery smooth bokeh.
All the gear with no idea
LennyBloke
Posted 17/01/2022 - 21:33 Link
HarisF1 wrote:
This lens takes amazing close up portraits too, just to add. Great sharpness around the eyes and everything else just melts into buttery smooth bokeh.

You're right Haris - but getting the focus right is quite difficult sometimes (that depth of field is so thin) - I'll add some images showing the differences at it's first few stops.......
LennyBloke
HarisF1
Posted 17/01/2022 - 21:36 Link
LennyBloke wrote:
HarisF1 wrote:
This lens takes amazing close up portraits too, just to add. Great sharpness around the eyes and everything else just melts into buttery smooth bokeh.

You're right Haris - but getting the focus right is quite difficult sometimes (that depth of field is so thin) - I'll add some images showing the differences at it's first few stops.......

My K-1 aged 15 DSLR years trying to capture the perfect shot of my young ones
All the gear with no idea
LennyBloke
Posted 17/01/2022 - 21:49 Link
These 4 images were taken handheld earlier today and show the first four recorded aperture stops of this lens - f1.2, f1.3, f1.4 and f1.6 - they've all had the same processing (nothing too drastic) to remove the highlights, amend the contrast a bit and add a little sharpening. I'm not sure if the forum images will show at a size that shows the differences well enough so if you're interested you might want to take a look in the mini-album at Flickr - https://www.flickr.com/photos/62460860@N05/albums/72177720296027024

Focus was on the lettering "SDM AW" - there is no vignetting correction or CA adjustments.....

1. f1.2
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2. f1.3
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3. f1.4
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4. f1.6
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Hope this of interest
LennyBloke
LennyBloke
Posted 24/01/2022 - 09:55 Link
Bumpity
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BruceStrachan
Posted 26/01/2022 - 00:47 Link
Lovely lens but no Auto focus...
Id offer £100...
Cheers,

Bruce
Benz3ne
Posted 26/01/2022 - 05:20 Link
BruceStrachan wrote:
Lovely lens but no Auto focus...
Id offer £100...

I can’t tell whether this comment is tongue in cheek or not…
Mike-P
Posted 26/01/2022 - 08:54 Link
Benz3ne wrote:
BruceStrachan wrote:
Lovely lens but no Auto focus...
Id offer £100...

I can’t tell whether this comment is tongue in cheek or not…

It's not

Lovely looking lens, would love to try it with the Pentax 1.7x converter
Edited by Mike-P: 26/01/2022 - 09:09
Benz3ne
Posted 26/01/2022 - 09:16 Link
Mike-P wrote:
Benz3ne wrote:
Quote:
Lovely lens but no Auto focus...
Id offer £100...

I can’t tell whether this comment is tongue in cheek or not…

It's not

Lovely looking lens, I have always wanted to try one with the Pentax 1.7x converter

I've always wanted to try a 1.2 on full frame...
This one does look a lovely example, it has to be said (no surprises there for LB).

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