The A 50/1.2 is to the best of my knowledge, the fastest of all the Pentax 50mm lenses. It’s also one of the sharpest wide open, within its very narrow DOF. That lends it to all manner or entertaining work, where one desires only a single point be in hard focus. This particular copy has been in the list family for decades. If memory serves me, I purchased it from Gianfranco and I believe he obtained it from another list member. I used it only twice, and each time carefully returned it to its original box, complete with packing and both original lens caps. As far as I can tell, it remains in like new condition. I think I paid $500 plus shipping for it some time ago. I’ll let it go for $400 plus shipping. My wife and I are moving to a smaller house and I have to clear out some of my photo equipment. Would love to see it stay in the list family. The below pics include a window light portrait of my wife taken with the A 50/1.2 at f 1.2. I focused on her left eye, and it is critically sharp, although everything else is soft. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1cx43tzfxemh11o6hd50u/6466.jpg?rlkey=minsy0uvrbt17msxq11md7syq&dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/t9tsj87bcb6z6sh2mdy7p/50.1.2.a..jpg?rlkey=nw3ttqt2gol5ws9w4j55kvxhj&dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/szsfh553xx8uxrsyf55i1/50.1.2.c.jpg?rlkey=o3y3bpa7k3fp8910kfmnjpwkt&dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/szsfh553xx8uxrsyf55i1/50.1.2.c.jpg?rlkey=o3y3bpa7k3fp8910kfmnjpwkt&dl=0

I have a 50/1.2 that I bought ($500 if IRC) severe years ago from some random eBayer. I will totally vouch for this lens’ quality and would jump for a chance to buy Paul’s if I didn’t already have a copy. Stan Sent from my iPad > On Apr 6, 2025, at 11:23 AM, paul stenquist <pnstenquist@comcast.net> wrote: > > The A 50/1.2 is to the best of my knowledge, the fastest of all the Pentax 50mm lenses. It’s also one of the sharpest wide open, within its very narrow DOF. That lends it to all manner or entertaining work, where one desires only a single point be in hard focus. This particular copy has been in the list family for decades. If memory serves me, I purchased it from Gianfranco and I believe he obtained it from another list member. I used it only twice, and each time carefully returned it to its original box, complete with packing and both original lens caps. As far as I can tell, it remains in like new condition. I think I paid $500 plus shipping for it some time ago. I’ll let it go for $400 plus shipping. My wife and I are moving to a smaller house and I have to clear out some of my photo equipment. Would love to see it stay in the list family. The below pics include a window light portrait of my wife taken with the A 50/1.2 at f 1.2. I focused on her left eye, and it is critically sharp, although everything else is soft. > > https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1cx43tzfxemh11o6hd50u/6466.jpg?rlkey=minsy0uvrbt17msxq11md7syq&dl=0 > https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/t9tsj87bcb6z6sh2mdy7p/50.1.2.a..jpg?rlkey=nw3ttqt2gol5ws9w4j55kvxhj&dl=0 > https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/szsfh553xx8uxrsyf55i1/50.1.2.c.jpg?rlkey=o3y3bpa7k3fp8910kfmnjpwkt&dl=0 > https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/szsfh553xx8uxrsyf55i1/50.1.2.c.jpg?rlkey=o3y3bpa7k3fp8910kfmnjpwkt&dl=0 > -- > %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List > To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-leave@pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Thanks, Stan. I will offer it on ebay in a couple of days if no one here wants it. Paul > On Apr 6, 2025, at 9:12 PM, Stan Halpin <stan@stans-photography.info> wrote: > > I have a 50/1.2 that I bought ($500 if IRC) severe years ago from some random eBayer. I will totally vouch for this lens’ quality and would jump for a chance to buy Paul’s if I didn’t already have a copy. > > Stan > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Apr 6, 2025, at 11:23 AM, paul stenquist <pnstenquist@comcast.net> wrote: >> >> The A 50/1.2 is to the best of my knowledge, the fastest of all the Pentax 50mm lenses. It’s also one of the sharpest wide open, within its very narrow DOF. That lends it to all manner or entertaining work, where one desires only a single point be in hard focus. This particular copy has been in the list family for decades. If memory serves me, I purchased it from Gianfranco and I believe he obtained it from another list member. I used it only twice, and each time carefully returned it to its original box, complete with packing and both original lens caps. As far as I can tell, it remains in like new condition. I think I paid $500 plus shipping for it some time ago. I’ll let it go for $400 plus shipping. My wife and I are moving to a smaller house and I have to clear out some of my photo equipment. Would love to see it stay in the list family. The below pics include a window light portrait of my wife taken with the A 50/1.2 at f 1.2. I focused on her left eye, and it is critically sharp, although everything else is soft. >> >> https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1cx43tzfxemh11o6hd50u/6466.jpg?rlkey=minsy0uvrbt17msxq11md7syq&dl=0 >> https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/t9tsj87bcb6z6sh2mdy7p/50.1.2.a..jpg?rlkey=nw3ttqt2gol5ws9w4j55kvxhj&dl=0 >> https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/szsfh553xx8uxrsyf55i1/50.1.2.c.jpg?rlkey=o3y3bpa7k3fp8910kfmnjpwkt&dl=0 >> https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/szsfh553xx8uxrsyf55i1/50.1.2.c.jpg?rlkey=o3y3bpa7k3fp8910kfmnjpwkt&dl=0 >> -- >> %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-leave@pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. > -- > %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List > To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-leave@pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

The A50/1.2 was my goto 50mm lens for decades. It's decently sharp wide open, has nice bokeh and the fast aperture allows for good low light viewfinder performance. By f/5.6 it's as good as anything out there. It's also got the legendary Pentax flare resistance, which made it an ideal lens for me at wedding receptions. The only way to get a "better" 50mm Pentax lens is to drop the coin on the DFA*50/1.4. bill On 4/6/2025 9:23 AM, paul stenquist wrote: > The A 50/1.2 is to the best of my knowledge, the fastest of all the Pentax 50mm lenses. It’s also one of the sharpest wide open, within its very narrow DOF. That lends it to all manner or entertaining work, where one desires only a single point be in hard focus. This particular copy has been in the list family for decades. If memory serves me, I purchased it from Gianfranco and I believe he obtained it from another list member. I used it only twice, and each time carefully returned it to its original box, complete with packing and both original lens caps. As far as I can tell, it remains in like new condition. I think I paid $500 plus shipping for it some time ago. I’ll let it go for $400 plus shipping. My wife and I are moving to a smaller house and I have to clear out some of my photo equipment. Would love to see it stay in the list family. The below pics include a window light portrait of my wife taken with the A 50/1.2 at f 1.2. I focused on her left eye, and it is critically sharp, although everything else is soft.

I want it, but I just don't have the money to pay for it, so I'm just going to have to let it go. On 4/7/2025 9:17 AM, Comcast wrote: > Thanks, Stan. I will offer it on ebay in a couple of days if no one here wants it. > Paul > >> On Apr 6, 2025, at 9:12 PM, Stan Halpin <stan@stans-photography.info> wrote: >> >> I have a 50/1.2 that I bought ($500 if IRC) severe years ago from some random eBayer. I will totally vouch for this lens’ quality and would jump for a chance to buy Paul’s if I didn’t already have a copy. >> >> Stan >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Apr 6, 2025, at 11:23 AM, paul stenquist <pnstenquist@comcast.net> wrote: >>> >>> The A 50/1.2 is to the best of my knowledge, the fastest of all the Pentax 50mm lenses. It’s also one of the sharpest wide open, within its very narrow DOF. That lends it to all manner or entertaining work, where one desires only a single point be in hard focus. This particular copy has been in the list family for decades. If memory serves me, I purchased it from Gianfranco and I believe he obtained it from another list member. I used it only twice, and each time carefully returned it to its original box, complete with packing and both original lens caps. As far as I can tell, it remains in like new condition. I think I paid $500 plus shipping for it some time ago. I’ll let it go for $400 plus shipping. My wife and I are moving to a smaller house and I have to clear out some of my photo equipment. Would love to see it stay in the list family. The below pics include a window light portrait of my wife taken with the A 50/1.2 at f 1.2. I focused on her left eye, and it is critically sharp, although everything else is soft. >>> >>> https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1cx43tzfxemh11o6hd50u/6466.jpg?rlkey=minsy0uvrbt17msxq11md7syq&dl=0 >>> https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/t9tsj87bcb6z6sh2mdy7p/50.1.2.a..jpg?rlkey=nw3ttqt2gol5ws9w4j55kvxhj&dl=0 >>> https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/szsfh553xx8uxrsyf55i1/50.1.2.c.jpg?rlkey=o3y3bpa7k3fp8910kfmnjpwkt&dl=0 >>> https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/szsfh553xx8uxrsyf55i1/50.1.2.c.jpg?rlkey=o3y3bpa7k3fp8910kfmnjpwkt&dl=0 -- Vivere in aeternum aut mori conatur -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. www.avg.com

Paul, did you get my email about deciding to just buy both? It'll probably be the best mistake I make all week. On 2025-04-08 12:06, John Sessoms wrote: > I want it, but I just don't have the money to pay for it, so I'm just > going to have to let it go. > > On 4/7/2025 9:17 AM, Comcast wrote: >> Thanks, Stan. I will offer it on ebay in a couple of days if no one >> here wants it. >> Paul >> >>> On Apr 6, 2025, at 9:12 PM, Stan Halpin <stan@stans-photography.info> >>> wrote: >>> >>> I have a 50/1.2 that I bought ($500 if IRC) severe years ago from >>> some random eBayer. I will totally vouch for this lens’ quality and >>> would jump for a chance to buy Paul’s if I didn’t already have a >>> copy. >>> >>> Stan >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>>> On Apr 6, 2025, at 11:23 AM, paul stenquist >>>> <pnstenquist@comcast.net> wrote: >>>> >>>> The A 50/1.2 is to the best of my knowledge, the fastest of all the >>>> Pentax 50mm lenses. It’s also one of the sharpest wide open, within >>>> its very narrow DOF. That lends it to all manner or entertaining >>>> work, where one desires only a single point be in hard focus. This >>>> particular copy has been in the list family for decades. If memory >>>> serves me, I purchased it from Gianfranco and I believe he obtained >>>> it from another list member. I used it only twice, and each time >>>> carefully returned it to its original box, complete with packing and >>>> both original lens caps. As far as I can tell, it remains in like >>>> new condition. I think I paid $500 plus shipping for it some time >>>> ago. I’ll let it go for $400 plus shipping. My wife and I are moving >>>> to a smaller house and I have to clear out some of my photo >>>> equipment. Would love to see it stay in the list family. The below >>>> pics include a window light portrait of my wife taken with the A >>>> 50/1.2 at f 1.2. I focused on her left eye, and it is critically >>>> sharp, although everything else is soft. >>>> >>>> https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1cx43tzfxemh11o6hd50u/6466.jpg?rlkey=minsy0uvrbt17msxq11md7syq&dl=0 >>>> https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/t9tsj87bcb6z6sh2mdy7p/50.1.2.a..jpg?rlkey=nw3ttqt2gol5ws9w4j55kvxhj&dl=0 >>>> https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/szsfh553xx8uxrsyf55i1/50.1.2.c.jpg?rlkey=o3y3bpa7k3fp8910kfmnjpwkt&dl=0 >>>> https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/szsfh553xx8uxrsyf55i1/50.1.2.c.jpg?rlkey=o3y3bpa7k3fp8910kfmnjpwkt&dl=0 > > -- > Vivere in aeternum aut mori conatur -- Larry Colen LRC@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc