Sharpest 50 or 55mm Prime Lens
Posted 19/07/2013 - 19:22
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The K55mm f1.8 I think is a cracker, as sharp as I would want it to be, never disappoints always surprises. I favour it strongly over the M50mm f1.7 but that is a good lens too.
Posted 19/07/2013 - 19:50
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Stopped down to f/8 it might be very difficult to tell most of them apart.
At open aperture, probably one of the macro lenses.
At open aperture, probably one of the macro lenses.
Best regards, John
Posted 19/07/2013 - 19:58
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The 50mm f/2.8 FA Macro or possibly the DFA version.
Sharp at f/2.8 no need to stopdown unless you need
the extra DOF
The 50mm f/1.7's are all very sharp. I like the A Series
and the f/1.4 A isn't far behind the f/1.7
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Sharp at f/2.8 no need to stopdown unless you need
the extra DOF
The 50mm f/1.7's are all very sharp. I like the A Series
and the f/1.4 A isn't far behind the f/1.7
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Posted 19/07/2013 - 20:25
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Thanks to you all, very much!
I appreciate your quick responses.
I appreciate your quick responses.
Mac from Montreal
SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.
SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.
Posted 19/07/2013 - 22:44
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Hi Mac,
I have a D-FA50 2.8 for sale at the moment if you can't source one in Canada. £230 plus postage.
I have a D-FA50 2.8 for sale at the moment if you can't source one in Canada. £230 plus postage.
Posted 19/07/2013 - 22:48
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Thanks Jason.
I'll certainly keep you in mind.
I'll certainly keep you in mind.
Mac from Montreal
SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.
SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.
Posted 20/07/2013 - 00:41
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I used to have a 1.7, I recently got a 1.4...I have the impression that the 1.7 was slightly sharper..but so far could be just an impression.
Posted 20/07/2013 - 00:49
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Sabastiano,
The 1.4 M42 I have used to have the famous yellowing from some radio-active coating or other. Had to let it sit in direct sunlight for several days. Now it is clear as a bell and captures colours very nicely, but is soft wide-open - making it a nice portrait lens but disappointing for scenery or street work.
Thanks for your observation!
The 1.4 M42 I have used to have the famous yellowing from some radio-active coating or other. Had to let it sit in direct sunlight for several days. Now it is clear as a bell and captures colours very nicely, but is soft wide-open - making it a nice portrait lens but disappointing for scenery or street work.
Thanks for your observation!
Mac from Montreal
SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.
SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.
Posted 20/07/2013 - 08:15
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Possibly my favourite is the F f1.7 which is razor sharp with particularly nice colour rendition and contrast
Ken
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Posted 20/07/2013 - 09:49
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The Macros might be better adjusted for close work.
The M50/1.7 and k55/1.8 lenses are very well built and with excellent sharpness and colour, for very little money.
The M50/1.7 and k55/1.8 lenses are very well built and with excellent sharpness and colour, for very little money.
Posted 20/07/2013 - 10:23
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Thanks SMC.
Maybe I should take another look at my 1.8 - certainly well put together!
Maybe I should take another look at my 1.8 - certainly well put together!
Mac from Montreal
SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.
SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.
Posted 20/07/2013 - 10:43
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Posted 20/07/2013 - 10:54
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Another vote for the K55/1.8
Posted 20/07/2013 - 11:39
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Some test results...
http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/resolutn.htm
http://www.takinami.com/yoshihiko/photo/lens_test/pentax_normal.html
Generally the A Series are sharper than the M Series.
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http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/resolutn.htm
http://www.takinami.com/yoshihiko/photo/lens_test/pentax_normal.html
Generally the A Series are sharper than the M Series.
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Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
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19 years
Montreal,
Quebec,
Canada
I have a 1:1.8, a 1:1.4, and a very sharp Macro f4 all in M42 mount adapted to K.
I personally like to use lenses wide open when possible, and find the 1:1.4 too soft and the 1:1.8 mediocre.
So, if I may:
Is the 1.7 in fact, the sharpest 55 or 50 mm prime?
Appreciate any and all input with thanks,
Malcolm from Montreal