Is it worth buying ?

suzzypoo · 2012-11-01T20:59:31+0000

Hi everyone, I wondered if anyone can help. I have the pentax smc M 50mm f1.7 lens and have been offered the Pentax smc M 50mm f1.2 for £10. Is it worth getting this lens ? I know £10 is nothing but is there a difference between the lenses ? Thanks

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Smeggypants Smeggypants

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Posted 17/11/2012 - 07:37 Link

johnriley wrote:
I have never seen an f/1.2 offered for £10, but plenty of badly described f/2 lenses for £10. The designation 1:2 on the lenses can cause confusion. 1:1.2 is something else, and one for £10 should get any Pentax User rather excited at the prospect.

Even though I already have one, I'd buy an F/1.2 for £10 any day of the week.

Got a 50/1.2 yet John? If not you should

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johnriley johnriley

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Posted 17/11/2012 - 08:12 Link

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Got a 50/1.2 yet John? If not you should

No, and you're probably right. At one point Chris at SRS was looking into availablity as they were/are available new on the Japanese market, but nothing ever really came of it.

Best regards, John