>>4183146>>4183147I just want a fifty that I could mount on a K-mount film SLR without needing any adapters. However I'm still not sure if a 50/1.4 or 50/2.8 macro would suit me better. It seems like a used F or FA50/2.8 macro could be much more useful for me as I rarely photograph scenes that would benefit from such wide apertures. Those are also a lot cheaper as you said.
I like the test shots from the HD FA 50/1.4 a lot. It's not super sharp but it has a pleasant look. In fact a bit similar as my Super-Takumar 50/1.4 but without the slight yellow tint.
https://www.yaotomi.co.jp/blog/walk/2023/05/-hd-pentax-fa-50mmf14-2023.htmlThe SMC FA50/1.4 '''Classic''' seems fine too and comes equipped with a 4-stop ND filter. I like to take slow shutter speed photos, so I guess this would be the only advantage over the HD version.
