The smc pentax 50mm f1.4 vintage lens, is it a keeper?

real world reviews of new and vintage lenses, lets put this old pentax lens through its paces. #vintagelens

[@Nedski42YT]

One of my favorite lenses! I bought one about a year after I bought my first 35mm SLR, a Pentax MX in 1978. A voiceover audio editing suggestion: Use a pop/sibilance shield on your voiceover microphone to reduce high frequency noise. You can also try filters in your video editing software. Also try a little bit of compression of the audio to reduce the volume variation in your narration. Thanks.

[@fistfulloflenses]

Good tips, I will have to read up on audio👍

[@RealWelshShady]

Great video, very informative. Man of my word too, subscription - served you for the sunglasses 👍🏻

[@fistfulloflenses]

Great to hear from you, thanks for the subscription, and the sunglasses are great 👍

[@luzr6613]

Another one i'm missing out on for it being too modern! I do however have the 1971 Thorium-baked version, and that is one of my favourite manual lenses (along with the excellent 55 1.8). Nice vid - cheers very much.

[@fistfulloflenses]

@@luzr6613 the early radioactive version is a lens id love to try out, I've been told it's a great lens , thanks for the encouragement

[@photographyforenjoyment]

You have a good channel going here and I hope it continues to grow, well done.

[@fistfulloflenses]

Thank you, it's comments like this that makes it, worth the effort

[@davidwedlake3697]

Fantastic video best yet love the pace music street photography is definitely a plus more please

[@fistfulloflenses]

Thanks for the feedback, I've certainly learnt a lot about the KZbin editor in the last few weeks , all I need now is some decent weather 🥴

[@raydavies8464]

Another excellent production from Karl!

[@fistfulloflenses]

Glad you enjoyed it , and thank you ray

[@MikeGroucutt]

Oooohhh, brilliant!! Even though I know little about lenses, cameras, photography in generalI, I really enjoyed watching that, as I do with all of them. Look forward to the next episode!

[@fistfulloflenses]

Thank you Mike glad you enjoyed the video, keep tuned for more episodes

[@perin99]

I enjoyed this very much!! If you keep producing videos of such good quality your channel will blow up!

[@fistfulloflenses]

Thank you for the encouragement, I will try and keep the content interesting and of the best possible quality

[@user-dt2qh5rn5g]

Fantastic video! Love the ending

[@fistfulloflenses]

Thank you, I debated whether to add that bit or not, glad you liked it

[@sputumtube]

I've got this exact same lens mounted on a Ricoh camera. The front lens surround is coming loose though (easily wobbles and rattles when gently shaken) by at least 2mm. Would it be more economical to get it repaired or simply buy another? (UK prices are around £50 - £70)

[@fistfulloflenses]

@@sputumtube Hi , my version is in excellent condition, I paid £40 in 2023 from eBay, often go for a little more as you have mentioned, I took a chance as the description was poor and the photos of the lens weren't clear, so I messaged the seller directly, asked if the lens had fungus and if there were any mechanical issues excetra, I often try my own repairs on lenses with various results usually good but not always, personally I've never paid for a repair, but that's partly because i don't know if anyone local , let me know how you get on with the lens, as a side note I've just recently put a roll of film through a Ricoh SLR very nice camera, thank you for the comment

[@matteofusacchia8302]

Hi, I've just tested this lens from a reseller and found the focus ring had a little movement when moved left to right (not turned, but moved) like if it was a little loose, and also made a little click sound when doing this. I'd like to know if this is normal or I should avoid buying it. Thank you very much, wonderful review BTW.

[@fistfulloflenses]

All I can say is in my copy there is no movement or clicking, so you may want to check it carefully before you buy , if you get one in good condition, I'm sure you won't be disappointed (good luck)

[@matteofusacchia8302]

@@fistfulloflenses I imagined it, thank you for your answer, I'm really willing to buy it but I think I'll force myself to be patient!

[@fistfulloflenses]

No worries, nice to hear from you​@@matteofusacchia8302

[@lewiswilliams2219]

Was it the konica i saw today by the library?

[@fistfulloflenses]

That was the Konica hexanon ar 135 mm f3.5 , I enjoyed speaking to you, welcome to the channel, I hope you enjoy it

[@fistfulloflenses]

I was also using a SMC Pentax 135mm f2.5 and a few others 😊