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Pentax 01 Standard Prime 8.5mm f/1.9

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Pros

  • The build quality of this tiny lens is very good
  • lightweight and well constructed
  • Focus performance is respectable when there is ample light present

Cons

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  • slight loss of contrast in the worst cases
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  • 1/1.7″
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Pentax 01 Standard Prime 8.5mm f/1.9 - Pros & Cons

Pentax 01 Standard Prime 8.5mm f/1.9

Pros

  • The build quality of this tiny lens is very good
  • lightweight and well constructed
  • Focus performance is respectable when there is ample light present
  • good to see this lens given the positive review it deserves
  • Excellent sharpness Compact and light Low distortion Bright
  • The focus ring operates smoothly with no wobbling whatsoever

Cons

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  • slight loss of contrast in the worst cases

Pentax 01 Standard Prime 8.5mm f/1.9 - Full Specifications

Units:
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General
Lens typeNormal
Lens mountPentax Q
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Aperture
Aperture max1.9
Aperture min8
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades5
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Optics
Elements8
Groups5
Special elements / coatings
  • 2 Aspherical elements
  • SP coating
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Dimensions
Weight1.31 oz
Diameter1.81 in
Length0.91 in
Filter size1.59 in
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Image properties
Max Format size1/1.7″
Focal length< 8.5
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent< 47
Angle of View< 49.5
Maximum magnification0.05 x
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Focus
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeMicromotor
Closest focusing distance0.2
Distance scaleno
Depth of field (DoF) scaleno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
  • Brown
  • Silver
Body materialsMetal
Lens Cap TypeO-LC40
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedno

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Pentax 01 Standard Prime 8.5mm f/1.9 Pentax - Editorial Reviews (3)

Pentax 01 Standard Prime 8.5mm f/1.9 Pentax Q 8.5mm f/1.9 01 Standard Prime Review
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Published: 23.09.2011
Pentax Q 8.5mm f/1.9 01 Standard Prime Review

Find out if the Pentax 8.5mm lens is right for you.

By The Imaging Resource
2 minute read
Pentax 01 Standard Prime 8.5mm f/1.9 Pentax-01 Standard Prime 8.5mm f/1.9 (Pentax Q) - Review / Lens Test
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Pentax Q 01 Standard Prime 8.5mm f/1.9 Review

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Pentax Q 01 Standard Prime 8.5mm f/1.9 Review

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