50mm Len for kx


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Hi everyone, I like photo with bokeh effect so I intending to get a 50mm Len for my kx..which are the choices that I can choose from.thank in advance
 

Act sigma also have 50mm f1.4.... Correct me if I m wrong
 

sorry.....but it's not LEN... it's LENS.
 

Actually any of the fast 50mm (50/2, 50/1.7, 50/1.4) are able to do this. Depends on budget, AF/MF preferences.
 

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LEN got - Live Earth Neutral.
 

I am in the midst of preparing my own comparison shootout of the following 50mm prime lenses for Pentax K-mount:

FA 50mm f/1.4
FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro
A 50mm f/1.4
A 50mm f/1.7
A 50mm f/2
A 50mm f/2.8 Macro
M 50mm f/1.4
M 50mm f/1.7
Sigma 50mm f/2.8 Macro

will throw in the FA 43mm f/1.8 Limited as well, and maybe the DA 50-200mm WR just to mix things up.

No f/1.2 lenses to test unfortunately.

Will post the results at a later date. Coming soon. :D
 

Thank everyone for the information.do u all have any pic taken in 50mm f1.7 0r 50mm f2?if have can post?as I saw some pic taken with 50mm f 1.4, just want To see the dif...thank
 

creampuff, still have the prices for the lens you bought?
or anyone have a rough estimate on the prices for the lens?

A 50mm f/1.4
A 50mm f/1.7
A 50mm f/2
M 50mm f/1.4
M 50mm f/1.7
 

creampuff, still have the prices for the lens you bought?
or anyone have a rough estimate on the prices for the lens?

A 50mm f/1.4
A 50mm f/1.7
A 50mm f/2
M 50mm f/1.4
M 50mm f/1.7

Based on some recent local transactions, price in SGD:

A50/1.4: 280
A50/1.7: 150
A50/2: 75
M50/1.4: 150
M50/1.7: 100
M50/2: 50

Price might vary to match lens' condition.
 

I am in the midst of preparing my own comparison shootout of the following 50mm prime lenses for Pentax K-mount:

FA 50mm f/1.4
FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro
A 50mm f/1.4
A 50mm f/1.7
A 50mm f/2
A 50mm f/2.8 Macro
M 50mm f/1.4
M 50mm f/1.7
Sigma 50mm f/2.8 Macro

will throw in the FA 43mm f/1.8 Limited as well, and maybe the DA 50-200mm WR just to mix things up.

No f/1.2 lenses to test unfortunately.

Will post the results at a later date. Coming soon. :D

Thanks Denis for the great effort. Looking forward to your results soon :)
 

I am still very new to dslr.act heard from some forum that they use hood on their camera.sorry to ask what the purpose for it? Does it make e pix nicer?
 

Thank everyone for the information.do u all have any pic taken in 50mm f1.7 0r 50mm f2?if have can post?as I saw some pic taken with 50mm f 1.4, just want To see the dif...thank

50/2 @f2
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50/1.7 @f1.7
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Certainly not an objective test.
I have found very little difference between the 2 (pixel peeping aside).
The f1.7 does not really give too much advantage in shutter speed (its just a +0.3 ev to exposure or a really small +0.3 increase to ISO). Very often, the camera does not even meter the difference.

When focused close enough, there is little to complain about regarding the lack of DOF for both of them.
Rant : I just don't like the the 'bokeh type shots'. To me its just a shot with shallow DOF. :)


I would get either one based on budget and availability.
Hell! I've got 2 or each and 50/1.4 on the way and I've sold my prev Cosina 50/1.4 :confused:
 

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I am still very new to dslr.act heard from some forum that they use hood on their camera.sorry to ask what the purpose for it? Does it make e pix nicer?

protect front element from accidental knocks and scratches and reduce flaring due to stray light. i also find that a hood makes the lens look nicer.

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after seeing the 50/2 and 50/1.7, guess i'll go for A50/2...

Based on some recent local transactions, price in SGD:

A50/1.4: 280
A50/1.7: 150
A50/2: 75
M50/1.4: 150
M50/1.7: 100
M50/2: 50

Price might vary to match lens' condition.

thanks fengwei, from B&S or shop? *didnt get to see forum up close since at work.. and at home, minister of finance looks over my shoulders makes it hard for me to view any such stuff.. :sweat: *she knows im poisoned.. first i got the bag, then i bought the box, then i kept looking for hood, flash, remote, 50mm, tripod, and the next thing you know.. also looking at things to sell from my room :cry: