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$275.00
from The Camera Trader, D Summary: The first camera setup I purchased was a Pentax K-1000 with a SMC 50/2.0. Soon after, I purchased the SMC 50/1.2 because I was not quite pleased with the sharpness of the 50/2.0, even stopped to f11 and f8. I noticed a world of change with the 50/1.2. The lens takes razor sharp shots at f8 and f11. I rarely go below f2.0, due to the fact that the images are softer at an aperture that wide. Also, after talking with several sales people at different stores, I learned that the quality of the glass is better in the 50/1.2. I was also very impressed with the build quality. It has all metal construction, and it's nice and hefty (personal preference). I use it for some landscape shots when my Takumar 28/2.8 is too wide, and for architectural shots around the University of Colorado. For the price I paid, It is, by far, my favorite non-telephoto Pentax lens Strengths: focusing is razor-sharp.
No distortions.
Incredible resolution.
Great build quality. Weaknesses: pricey when new. Definitely buy secondhand. Similar Products Used: Pentax SMC 50/2.0
Pentax SMC-A 50/2.8 Macro
Pentax SMC-K 500/4.5
Takumar 28/2.8
Takumar 135/2.5 Customer Service: n/a
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