Thread: Thank you UPS man...50mm MC f/1.4 ROKKOR-X delivered!

Yep, the going rate for such a beautiful unit is around 200

I'll keep looking. Maybe KEH will get another one. I'd prefer to buy from there or another store because of the return policy and warranty, unless it was a trusted member of a forum. Even ebay worries me most of the time.

Also, my remote arrived today. Excited about that. Now I can try some marco work with my tripod. I got the RMT-DSLR2 and it works perfect, even from behind the camera which is nice.

Found a PEN 38mm f/1.8. Hope to have it and the adapter by this weekend since I'm off. Now to find a w.rokkor-x 24mm F2.8 and maybe something in a 135mm and my kit should be complete as far as focal ranges. After that, I guess it'll be saving up to upgrade glass...if I even feel the need.

When it's all said and done, I'd like to have: 24mm, 38mm, 50mm, 90mm, 135mm. I think that will cover things just fine. Of course I do have the 19mm and 30mm e-mount Sigmas if I decide to use them, but right now I'm too enthralled with all these legacy lens options. Since I got my hands on that MC 50mm F1.4....the look and feel of current lenses just pales.

Originally Posted by Nubster

Of course I do have the 19mm and 30mm e-mount Sigmas if I decide to use them, but right now I'm too enthralled with all these legacy lens options. Since I got my hands on that MC 50mm F1.4....the look and feel of current lenses just pales.

A feeling I know how so well... I tried the SEL 50 which is really great, but dang if felt SO BLAND compared to all the fabulous nifties I had;;;

Originally Posted by Nubster

Found a PEN 38mm f/1.8. Hope to have it and the adapter by this weekend since I'm off. Now to find a w.rokkor-x 24mm F2.8 and maybe something in a 135mm and my kit should be complete as far as focal ranges. After that, I guess it'll be saving up to upgrade glass...if I even feel the need.

When it's all said and done, I'd like to have: 24mm, 38mm, 50mm, 90mm, 135mm. I think that will cover things just fine. Of course I do have the 19mm and 30mm e-mount Sigmas if I decide to use them, but right now I'm too enthralled with all these legacy lens options. Since I got my hands on that MC 50mm F1.4....the look and feel of current lenses just pales.

You know, that you are soon going to need 200 mm & 300 mm lenses for birding, macro or two for insects etc. and after these two zooms as your kit weights too much. Then a soft focus lens would be nice and there are always faster and better lenses so getting them takes all your time from taking the photographs (nearby brick wall will be your best friend) and after that there are weird and rare lenses that you must absolutely have ... .

Btw, are you going to survive without fisheye & 14 mm?

haha...that's what I'm afraid of. Out of all those, I have the macro with my 90mm, not sure I want a soft focus lens, I'm a sharpness junkie, though I do like to see other peoples shots that have some softness, just not my style. I have a 70-300 right now, but it's for sale. If I end up needing that kinda reach again, I'll probably get primes. I've never used a fisheye, but I bet they are fun....sheesh...I'm glad I ordered a new larger camera bag today, sounds like I'm going to need it...lol

Not to thread jack, but I got this last night for 70$ with a free fuji adapter, too bad I won't need that.


9/10 condition

Looks good. It's definitely a great lens. You'll love it.

i'm looking forward to shooting with it, just placed an order on a Rainbowimaging adapter, hopefully that comes early next week.