Pentax SMC P FA 50 mm F/1.4 Lens

The Pentax smc P-FA 50mm F1.4 lens provides an angle of view and perspective similar to the human eye. Its natural perspective of subjects makes it ideally suited for everyday use including indoor photography, traveling, and hiking. Like every Pentax lens, the smc P-FA 50mm F1.4 lens features our acclaimed smc multi-layer coating to lower surface reflection, reduce ultraviolet rays, and deliver clear, high-contrast images. more

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BrandPentax
Length1 in
Diameter2.6 in
Weight7.8 oz
Product TypeLens

Lens System
Focal Length50 mm
Lens ApertureF/1.4
Min Focus Range17.7 in
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Max View Angle47 degrees
Lens Construction6 group(s) / 7 element(s)
Filter Size49 mm

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0/5: From: B&H Photo Video; Posted: Jun-14-2007; A terrific all purpose lens; This is a great lens for the money; I don't think any camera system offers a normal lens this fast for this price. You can take great pictures in low light that offer terrific combinations of detail and soft blurs for a party where you...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: ConsumerREVIEW; Posted: Aug-28-2003; I have had this lens for about 10 years now. In the meantime I got into pro business, purchased Canon EOS 3, L lenses, Pentax 645N, and Bronica GS-1. I use this lens now for available light photography during the wedding ceremonies, and...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: ConsumerREVIEW; Posted: Feb-08-2003; Without a doubt this is the best value 50mm f/1.4 lens available. Canon and Nikon may be very slightly better wide open but at a much higher cost. The sharpness of this lens is absolutely stunning. The only lens of the nearly twenty I...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: ConsumerREVIEW; Posted: Jan-05-2003; Compared to the SMC Pentax-A 50mm f1.7 (also clad in plastic), this is a modern, solid lens. Do not let the plastic shell fool you- it's tough. I've dropped it, knocked it against hard surfaces etc and the mechanisms are still working!...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: B&H Photo Video; Posted: Aug-28-2003; I have had this lens for about 10 years now. In the meantime I got into pro business, purchased Canon EOS 3, L lenses, Pentax 645N, and Bronica GS-1. I use this lens now for available light photography during the wedding ceremonies, and...; read full review | report as inappropriate

0/5: From: ConsumerREVIEW; Posted: Jun-14-2007; A terrific all purpose lens; This is a great lens for the money; I don't think any camera system offers a normal lens this fast for this price. You can take great pictures in low light that offer terrific combinations of detail and soft blurs for a party where you...; read full review | report as inappropriate