Pentax SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 AF Reviews

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	Pentax SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 AF Price (MSRP): $299.00 TYPE: Fixed Focal Length Lens - Normal Photos taken by this lens

A half-inch shorter and several ounces lighter than comparable Canon and Nikon 50mm f/1.4 lenses, the Pentax SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 AF lens features a fast f/1.4 aperture, perfect for capturing images with a shallow depth of field. When paired with a Pentax digital SLR, the focal length jumps to 75mm, making it a great choice for portrait photography as well. The 7.8 oz. lens features a full-frame angle of view of 47-degrees and has a minimum focus distance of 1.5ft. The Pentax SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 AF lens is available with a Pentax KAF mount and a MSRP of $299.

Focal Length		50 mm



Maximum Aperture		f/1.4



Filter Size		49



Lens Mount		Pentax KAF



Closest Focusing Distance		1.5 ft



Image Stabilization		No



Lens Elements		7



Lens Groups		6



Weight		0.49 lb



Length		1.5 in



Diameter		2.5 in



Release Date		November 1997



Compatible With		Pentax K100D Super Pentax K20D Pentax K200D Samsung GX-20



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RATINGS		AVERAGE RATINGS
Overall quality	10
Ease of use	9
Fit and finish	8
Versatility	8
Legibility of exterior markings	9
Smoothness of zoom	9
Hoods and filters	7
Overall value	10
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