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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Pentax 50 1.2 bargain


I found a copy on eBay last night for $25, free shipping. It was hard to to tell how good the glass looked from the seller's crappy photos, but the lens was described as being "free of mold, fungus, scratches or damage", so I guess we'll see. When I saw how much this lens normally sells for, I figured for $24.77 it was worth a shot! I'll update this thread when it arrives and post some photos.


Dec 03, 2016 at 01:47 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Pentax 50 1.2 bargain


If it turns out to be a perfect condition A 50/1.2 for $25 I will have to come over and steal it from you - no none should have that kind of luck...


Dec 03, 2016 at 01:52 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Pentax 50 1.2 bargain


There are often misleading sales for the 50/2 as the 50 1.2

But no harm, being at $25.

Good luck!



Dec 03, 2016 at 04:09 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Pentax 50 1.2 bargain


I think pinhole's right. It's not at all unusual to see a 50/2 lens described as 50/1.2. It's probably because the lens label says, "1:2", and the seller doesn't know the difference between "1:2" and "1:1.2". Besides, $25 is about right for a 50/2 lens.


Dec 03, 2016 at 09:16 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Pentax 50 1.2 bargain


^ +1
Probably worthwhile contacting the seller to verify before he sends it



Dec 03, 2016 at 12:13 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Pentax 50 1.2 bargain


I've been using my copy lately and its a good lens. My lens is all beat up but glass is good and I think I paid a couple hundred for it. Here's a pic of the front of one.









Dec 03, 2016 at 06:40 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Pentax 50 1.2 bargain


I didn't see any 50/2 lenses listed as 1.2, can you post the link?


Dec 03, 2016 at 08:58 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Pentax 50 1.2 bargain


99% chance it's a 50/2.


Dec 04, 2016 at 01:16 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Pentax 50 1.2 bargain


You guys were right. It's the 50 f2, not 1.2, and it's my fault for not paying closer attention before buying. The seller sells a lot of other random vintage items besides lenses, and it was listed exactly as it reads on the front.

Oh well, it was cheap and the glass and body are in good shape. Guess I own a Pentax 50 f2 now!



Dec 06, 2016 at 04:50 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Pentax 50 1.2 bargain


LightShow wrote:
I didn't see any 50/2 lenses listed as 1.2, can you post the link?


There are a bunch of 50/2 lenses being sold as the f/1.2. I've seen this with other lenses, too - the a lot of sellers who don't know anything about lenses read "1:2" as 1.2.

pentax M 5MC 1.2 50MM lens Asahi optical co - $10
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182292739497

Pentax-M SMC 50mm F1.2 Lens - Made in Japan Asahi - $30
http://www.ebay.com/itm/112162081887

smc pentax-m 1.2 50mm Lens - $20
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222282856396

Pentax SMC 55mm F1.2 for Pentax K Mount Cameras - auction, currently $20
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272468432873



Dec 06, 2016 at 11:04 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Pentax 50 1.2 bargain


I know that, I was looking for his specific lens, but my searches didn't bring up any.


Dec 07, 2016 at 11:23 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Pentax 50 1.2 bargain


LightShow here's a screenshot of the listing.







Dec 09, 2016 at 02:36 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Pentax 50 1.2 bargain


That "1:2" means it's an f/2 lens. An f/1.2 lens would say, "1:1.2".


Dec 09, 2016 at 11:52 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Pentax 50 1.2 bargain


Shot with this lowly 50/2


Love of a Woman by jenkwang, on Flickr



20160501-IMGP0079 by jenkwang, on Flickr



20150619-DSC03649 by jenkwang, on Flickr


Other than the hex shaped OOF highlights in the bokeh, this is a great lens.
So small to be almost pancake and the cheap price is an asset when I go places where I'm not certain if it will be abused or mugged.




Dec 10, 2016 at 10:48 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Pentax 50 1.2 bargain


I have a mint pentax-A 50/1.2 that is surplus to my needs but would need more than $25 for it. ;-)


Dec 14, 2016 at 08:58 AM





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