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Pentax smc FA 50mm f/1.4

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Find out what 14 readers thought of the Pentax 50mm f/1.4 SMC P-FA in our review.Read more
The Pentax smc FA 50mm F1.4 is something of an anomaly in the company's current lens lineup, as the last of their film-era primes featuring plastic construction and an aperture ring. This actually reflects the fact that Pentax are probably the leading proponents of modern-design fixed-focal length lenses, with their range of compact 'pancake' lenses and 'Limited' series high quality primes being the envy of users of other systems. Indeed we can probably presume that the 50mm F1.4 will itself be superseded by the recently-announced Pentax-DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM lens, but in the meantime it stands as the most obvious option for users seeking a fast prime for low light and portrait work.Read more
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Pros

  • size is very compact for the speed and is very easy to carry around
  • The bokeh is very smooth and pleasing too
  • The small rubberized focus ring operates very smooth

Cons

  • A bit soft wide open
  • especialy in the corners
  • The front element does not rotate so using a polarizer is no problem

Key specs

  • 7
  • Unit
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • , 50 mm
  • no
  • Normal

Pentax smc FA 50mm f/1.4 - Pros & Cons

Pentax smc FA 50mm f/1.4

Pros

  • size is very compact for the speed and is very easy to carry around
  • The bokeh is very smooth and pleasing too
  • The small rubberized focus ring operates very smooth
  • The AF speed is very decent on the K10D
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • decent edge performance

Cons

  • A bit soft wide open
  • especialy in the corners
  • The front element does not rotate so using a polarizer is no problem
  • filters and the lens does not ship with a hood
  • Quick shift focus is not supported

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Pentax smc FA 50mm f/1.4 - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeNormal
Lens mountPentax KAF
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Aperture
Aperture max1.4
Aperture min22
Aperture ringyes
Number of diaphragm blades6
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Optics
Elements7
Groups6
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Dimensions
Weight7.8 oz
Diameter1.46 in
Length2.56 in
Does not rotate on focusing1.93 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length< 50
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent< 75
Angle of View< 47
Maximum magnification0.15 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodUnit
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeScrew drive from camera
Closest focusing distance0.45
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Lens Cap TypeCap F 49mm
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedno

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