recommendation for prime lens
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im experimenting with everything but i must admit aperature piority is quite handy, just not sure if it justifies the high price
if u wan to have 1 thing less to worry about then yes..or if budget is really a concern..why not get a A50mm f2 lens instead..shld be less than $100..if dun like..just sell it off
if u wan to have 1 thing less to worry about then yes..or if budget is really a concern..why not get a A50mm f2 lens instead..shld be less than $100..if dun like..just sell it off
actually i really dun mind getting a a50mm f2 lens... since im still experimenting with lenses now..
a50mm f2 really less than $100? hehe im looking for low budget lenses to experiment
imo, it does justify the price. reason: A lenses are much more straightforward to use.
when using M lenses, its not just losing the ability to control aperture from the body and having to set aperture using the aperture ring.
in addition,
- the aperture doesn't show in your exif data
- can't use multi-segment metering
- p-ttl flash doesn't work properly so have to use flash in M mode
ah.. M lens don't work with Multi-Segment metering?? Damn, i did not knew about this. :sticktong. I only know all manual focus lens cannot choose Focus point only :bsmilie:
"A" lens is worth the price (must be within market price), unless you want to modify your M lens to be detected as an A lens. Remember someone did show a link or a thread on how to do it. I'm too lazy to do it, therefore given a choice i would choose the A lens.
What you describe relates to the A 50mm f/1.7. The build quality of the A 50mm f/1.4 is a lot better than the f/1.7 version.
Using an A lens is a lot easier to use compared to the earlier M and K versions and well worth the price difference.
I have a SMC K 50mmf1.4 and i mostly shoot wide open so its ok for me...
Also have a Tokina 28 f2.8 which i may let go
Also have a Tokina 28 f2.8 which i may let go
Here are some lenses which are worth considering. Prime lenses can give a brighter view and picture quality is definitely more satisfying. Pentax range does not have much of choice, but there are 3rd party ones that are great too. Pentax mount has come classics (and may not cost you an arm or leg) which you should not miss. The 28mm, 50mm, 135mm are all worth to own.
28mm becomes like a 42mm in full frame. 42mm works like having a Yashica GSN or using the 45mm 2.8 in film days. Very easy to work with. When I need a wider coverage, I switch to a very compact film body like the Ricoh XR-10 or Pentax ME Super.
Rikenon XR 28mm F2.8 good for general walk around
SMC 28mm 2.8 I prefer the M over the A for built, but A is more convenient on auto cams.
50mm becomes something like a 75mm in full frame, not too bad. If you check the view finder, 75mm at times may be the closest to what your eyes see. 50mm at full frame appears as a medium wide if you know what I mean. It is good to isolate unwanted things in the pictures, which is what photography is about. The Rikenon lens is now having a big follow up in US on the Pentax dSLR. get it while you can.
The 1.7 is compact and light, good for walk around. 1.4 is heavier, good for low light.
Rikenon XR 50mm F2 great if you are in B&W mood. Need hood.
Rikenon P 50mm F1.7 be careful with the pin, but this lens rocks. Especially on film. It beats the Nikon 50mm 1.8 flat. I find this lens better than the SMC 50mm 1.7. Dont know why.
This lens on a Ricoh film camera beats a Nikon 50mm 1,8 on a FM.
Rikenon 50mm F1.4 (get the Pentax A 50mm 1.4 instead) Pentax has better contrast.
You may want to try Sears 135mm F2.8 macro (not the non macro). It goes really close, and picture quality is great. Back ground is a big swirl. The inbody anti shake is a great help. Will post some foliage picture when I got time.
The Rikenon 135mm F2.8 is also having a big follow up in Japan. One Japanese friend told me his club is hunting for this lens now. Indeed, taking pink flowers against a blue sky, this lens is nice. (Thanks Creampuff for the mint copy).
28mm becomes like a 42mm in full frame. 42mm works like having a Yashica GSN or using the 45mm 2.8 in film days. Very easy to work with. When I need a wider coverage, I switch to a very compact film body like the Ricoh XR-10 or Pentax ME Super.
Rikenon XR 28mm F2.8 good for general walk around
SMC 28mm 2.8 I prefer the M over the A for built, but A is more convenient on auto cams.
50mm becomes something like a 75mm in full frame, not too bad. If you check the view finder, 75mm at times may be the closest to what your eyes see. 50mm at full frame appears as a medium wide if you know what I mean. It is good to isolate unwanted things in the pictures, which is what photography is about. The Rikenon lens is now having a big follow up in US on the Pentax dSLR. get it while you can.
The 1.7 is compact and light, good for walk around. 1.4 is heavier, good for low light.
Rikenon XR 50mm F2 great if you are in B&W mood. Need hood.
Rikenon P 50mm F1.7 be careful with the pin, but this lens rocks. Especially on film. It beats the Nikon 50mm 1.8 flat. I find this lens better than the SMC 50mm 1.7. Dont know why.
This lens on a Ricoh film camera beats a Nikon 50mm 1,8 on a FM.
Rikenon 50mm F1.4 (get the Pentax A 50mm 1.4 instead) Pentax has better contrast.
You may want to try Sears 135mm F2.8 macro (not the non macro). It goes really close, and picture quality is great. Back ground is a big swirl. The inbody anti shake is a great help. Will post some foliage picture when I got time.
The Rikenon 135mm F2.8 is also having a big follow up in Japan. One Japanese friend told me his club is hunting for this lens now. Indeed, taking pink flowers against a blue sky, this lens is nice. (Thanks Creampuff for the mint copy).
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I found there are 2 version 28mm f2.8. one is F version, the other is FA. Which is incredible ?
detritus said:
I would recommend the sigma 30mm f1.4 especially it is 46mm at ff and low light at f1.4 and cheaper than da35. Try a few copies to make sure u have a sharp copy and if u can find one it will be a gem like mine . Heavy primes are good they stabilize your hand in the dark. Anyway people who says they are heavy haven't owned one to comment on it
