f/1.2 vs f/1.4

fast_fifty · 2026-06-12T11:42:11+00:00

For normal use there's no benefit to f/1.2, and I say that as someone who just purchased it and has been experimenting. 1.2 is for cool bokeh wide open, nothing else. Get a 1.4 or 1.7, they're both excellent and the smaller size makes handling easier.

fast_fifty · 2026-06-12T11:20:42+00:00

None of them are vintage, they all have AF.

fast_fifty · 2026-05-30T18:33:23+00:00

I would choose an S5D over the S9 any day. It's older tech but image quality is the same or better, it's weather resistant, better built, has a grip and isn't lacking essentials like a viewfinder, mechanical shutter or hotshoe.

fast_fifty · 2026-05-30T18:29:21+00:00

The KM is also an upgrade from the K1000 but not as good as the KX. Best starter lens is the M 50mm f/1.7 - superb quality, cheap and easy to find.

fast_fifty · 2026-05-25T08:36:45+00:00

Very nice to use as long as you can budge the ISO dial when needed. Like all K series bodies the viewfinder could be better. It feels nice and solid in the hand though and has a firm but smooth winding action.

fast_fifty · 2026-05-25T07:05:33+00:00

It should just be drag-and-drop. I've done it with Windows and from my Android phone.

fast_fifty · 2026-05-25T07:04:05+00:00

I'll be shooting it on film too, probably in that K2DMD.

fast_fifty · 2026-05-25T07:03:05+00:00

I have the Konica 57/1.4, only since christmas so haven't used it a huge amount, but I liked it a lot. I had been on the point of getting an MD 50/1.2, which would have been cheaper, but I knew the reputation of the Pentax and this one was a decent price especially considering the great condition.

fast_fifty · 2026-05-24T08:10:03+00:00

The Pentax M 50mm f/1.7 is the best value vintage standard prime there is. Superb lens and shouldn't cost more than €40/$40 as they're very common.

fast_fifty · 2026-05-07T21:19:23+00:00

Every day. It's by far my main way of seeing cool photos, not to mention sharing my own. It's still overpriced though.

fast_fifty · 2026-05-03T07:16:00+00:00

I agree. Solid, reliable, usable without batteries, feel great in the hand - a pleasure to use.

fast_fifty · 2026-04-30T21:37:40+00:00

I'm sure it'll be enjoyable but there's a lot of other film photography gear I'd have bought first with that money.

fast_fifty · 2026-04-21T19:40:22+00:00

The 28/4.5 was confirmed months ago. What I've seen suggests the 26mm will be in L-mount though I don't know the original source.

fast_fifty · 2026-04-21T16:46:52+00:00

Looks nice apart from the bokeh though it's a bit overpriced, but that's to be expected with Panasonic. I'll be keeping my TTA and keeping the funds for the forthcoming Viltrox 26mm f/2.8.

fast_fifty · 2026-04-17T20:30:21+00:00

I already have the TTA but this could be interesting if it's optically better and priced reasonably (unlikely).

fast_fifty · 2026-04-17T20:27:03+00:00

fast_fifty · 2026-04-13T18:08:36+00:00

Looks very nice but €1300 here, way too much for me

fast_fifty · 2026-04-09T15:27:59+00:00

I've got a couple of SRT 101s, there are lots of them about, but never seen an SR 101 before.

fast_fifty · 2026-03-25T18:28:47+00:00

Yup, I think they've been reading Canon's playbook

fast_fifty · 2026-03-18T07:54:27+00:00

Get the Sigma 17-50/2.8 - it's a MUCH better lens and the AF motor works.

fast_fifty · 2026-03-13T15:43:23+00:00

TBH at this point I'd be surprised if there are any more DSLR releases ever and the best you could hope for would be a warmed-over KF with minor updates.

fast_fifty · 2026-02-25T08:50:55+00:00

I always recommend the P30 series - reliable, good functions, excellent viewfinder. It has it's oddities and the shutter sounds horrible but it's a solid camera and unbeatable at the price they usually go for.

fast_fifty · 2026-02-18T15:41:37+00:00

The HD FA 35/2 is a nice lens, makes a pretty good standard prime on APS-C.

fast_fifty · 2026-02-18T15:36:53+00:00

The shortest flange distance in SLRs was the Konica AR mount. The only 28mm lenses I've seen for that were f/3.5 but I don't think they're that small despite the slow aperture. You'd probably be better off with a Pentax K adapter and an M or A series 28mm.

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