I have my Pentax FA50 f1.7 for sale, I don't really use it much so would like to pass it on.

I bought this from PU member Tom6 late last year.

Its in good condition and comes with original front and rear lens caps. No original box.

There are a few small marks on the focus ring but the main body is very good and AF works as it should.

Comes with a generic 49mm UV filter.

I would be interested in a P/X for a FA43

Looking for £145 inc UK Postage.


Pentax MZ-5N / FA 50mm f1.7 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

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Thank you, its probably my favourite lens. The FA20-35 is second....

I was looking for an affordable portrait lens, looking at the M85 and Samyang 85mm too, and was offered a K85, its a lovely piece of glass, even better on 35mm film.
Its sharp enough from f1.8 and super sharp stopped down a bit. I got mine off here (lennybloke) for £250 IIRC, a bargain!

K85 on film:

Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Viv 1 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Viv 3 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

On Digital:


Dexter by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Lilly Flower by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Viv @ Durdle Door by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Flower Study 8 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

Its nice and compact, a LOT smaller than the Samyang 85mm and other f1.4 lenses.


SMC Pentax 85mm f1.8 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

And size compared to my K55 f1.8 (which itself is quite small)

Pentax 'K' Lenses by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

Bit of a pic-dump but a variety of shots with the following lenses:

Pentax SMC K 55mm f1.8 (K55)
Pentax SMC K 85mm f1.8 (K85)
Pentax SMC M* 300mm f4
Pentax FA 20-35mm f4
Pentax FA 50mm f1.7
Voigtlander 90mm f3.5 APO (no longer own)

Cameras:
Pentax MX-5N
Pentax K-01


Pentax Selection by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Pentax Selection by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Pentax MZ-5N / FA 50mm f1.7 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Pentax MZ-5N / FA 50mm f1.7 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Pentax SMC M and K Lenses by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Pentax SMC M and K Lenses by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Pentax-M* SMC 300mm f4 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Pentax 'K' Lenses by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


SMC Pentax 85mm f1.8 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Pentax K-01 + Pentax SMC 85mm f1.8 (K85) by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Portrait Lenses by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Pentax by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Pentax MZ-5N by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Pentax MZ-5N by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Pentax MZ-5n + Voigtlander 90mm f3.5 APO-Lanthar by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Pentax K-01 + FA 20-35mm f4 AL by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Voigtlander 90mm f3.5 SL APO-LANTHAR by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

I had read that Ektar does not scan well, but I am over the moon with the Velvia. I shall try the 100 as well next!

All of these are pretty much as scanned, little bit here and there in Lightroom but nothing major due to the medium res jpeg scans.

Next, really impressed with the RVP50, slight over exposure on a lot but the detail is incredible.

FA20-35 f4

Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

K85 f1.8

Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

FA20-35 f4

Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

FA20-35 f4

Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

FA20-35 f4

Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

FA20-35 f4

Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

K85 f1.8

Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

K85 f1.8 or K55 f1.8

Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

K85 f1.8 or K55 f1.8

Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

K55 f1.8

Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

K55 f1.8

Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

From my trip to Cyprus last month, just got the films back!

First up, the Ektar, really mixed results with this, both in scans and the prints I got of them. Not sure I will be buying any more.

K85 f1.8 (IIRC)

Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

K55 f1.8

Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

FA20-35 f4

Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

FA20-35 f4

Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

FA20-35 f4

Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

DA14mm

Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

The MZ-5N is a joy to use, lovely bright viewfinder, really easy to access controls (manual dials for Shutter Speed, EV Compensation etc)
With the optional grip its a joy to use, I find it a little small without the grip, fingers fall off the bottom.

It works fine with all my FF lenses (K, M and FA) and will work with DA lenses although you can not shoot in Av mode, just Auto or Shutter Priority.

The main thing its so easy to use, leave all the dials in 'Auto' (and lens in 'A' mode) and shoot away, or go all out and shoot fully manual, no menus just turn the dials!

It is a bit plasticy, but seems solid and open to abuse, advantage is its really light, and balances well with the grip and big lenses (M* 300mm).

Mine was £50 with a Sigma 28-200mm lens off ebay, and has the well known fault of broken flash (works but the spring that holds it up has broken).


Pentax MZ-5N / FA 50mm f1.7 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Pentax MZ-5n + Voigtlander 90mm f3.5 APO-Lanthar by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

Some of my favourites with the MZ-5N/Voigtlander 90mm APO combo (I have since sold the VL 90mm)


Viv! by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Pond in the Rain by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

FA20-35:

Oxford Covered Market by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

K85:

Viv 1 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

Excellent, I have had good results with the K55 and K85 lenses, as well as my favourite, the FA20-35 which is a super wide angle lens, pick one up while its still reasonably priced!
I have just commited to a FA50 f1.7 as an autofocus alternative to the K55, as well as an old M* 300mm f4 from Lennybloke a few weeks back!