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SMC Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4

by Pentax
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews)

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  • Only 1.5 inches and 7.8 ounces
  • 47 degree angle of view
  • Fixed 50mm focal length
  • Fully automatic diaphragm
  • Lens construction of 6 elements in 5 groups

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Technical Details

  • Brand Name: Pentax
  • Model: B00005ABC5
  • Lens Type: fixed
  • Minimum focal length: 50 millimeters
  • Maximum focal length: 50 millimeters
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 2.5 inches ; 7.8 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B00005ABC5
  • Item model number: B00005ABC5
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: March 6, 2001

Product Description

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The Pentax SMCP-FA 50mm f1.4 lens has a fully automatic diaphragm. At 1.5 inches long and weighing just 7.8 ounces, you can take this 50mm fixed focal length lens with you everywhere. You can use this lens with all Pentax SLR cameras, but the AF system only works with Pentax AF cameras.

Product Description

  • Only 1.5 inches and 7.8 ounces
  • 47 degree angle of view
  • Fixed 50mm focal length
  • Fully automatic diaphragm
  • Lens construction of 6 elements in 5 groups

Customer Reviews

Sharp and clear with very smooth bokeh. C. D. Adkins  |  33 reviewers made a similar statement
The quality of this lens surplus the pricing. Dave Duy Le  |  17 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
97 of 97 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Little gem August 3, 2006
Despite the plastic outer skin, this is one excellent lens. Its f/1.4 maximum aperture combined with the clean high-ISO performance of Pentax digital SLR's allows you to get some amazing shots without the assistance of a flash, while stopped down a little you can get all the sharpness and detail you want. This lens also produces an amazingly smooth rendition of out-of-focus details (bokeh) which makes it a fabulous portrait lens. An alternative to this lens is the Pentax SMCP-FA 35mm f/2.0 which is closer to the normal perspective on a DSLR.
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71 of 72 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Supercalifragilistic November 5, 2006
Honestly, this is the best lens you can get for the money. Sharp and clear with very smooth bokeh. Hands down it outperforms anything in this price range. Further, it is considered by many, including Photodo, to be superior to the equivalent lenses by Canon and Nikon.

In summary, if you have a Pentax, you need to own this lens.
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68 of 71 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars bang for your buck........... August 17, 2007
By PRAXIS
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Let me just say that theres a whole other pricepoint for pentax glass and gear than the big houses, just for reference, I'm coming from being a Nikon guy, my film kit got stolen, and so I'm getting into the digital scene fresh....I purchased a K10D, and have been sold ever since....now to the lens in question, the 50mm f/1.4 has been such an eye opening experience (pun?) I paid waaay under $200USD and got a ridiculously awesome prime lens, I had no idea that such quality could be had for such a low price.
Bokeh, I've seen the term used throughout various websites and reviews, and let say that I now know from experience what a creamy, smooth, out of focus backdrop, while your subject "pops" right off of the picture will do for your self esteem in photography. Absolutely lovely.....
Focus, is quick enough, yet I've found it hunts in low, or tricky light situtations....no biggie, if you need fast focusing, you're using another lens anyways.
I'm not going to get all technical on you, all I can say is that if you have been into Pentax for sometime, you already own this lens, if you're just geting into or are considering Pentax, please do, and make this prime a part of your kit.
Nuff' said.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars I had to have one.
And now I do and am very happy with it. No let down here. Beautiful lens very sharp and great true colours. I have four other lenses but this one comes with me always. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Sam Flot
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have lens for Pentax users
I've had this lens for several years, and have used it on both a K200D and a K-5. In my opinion, it's a "must have" lens for any serious photographer using the Pentax system. Read more
Published 1 month ago by John Marshall
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome lens
Use on my Pentax K5. Used for portraits, this lens cannot be beat. No hood provided with lens, and you will need one. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Brent Bardsley
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent IQ, Awesome Bokeh
I've had this lens for almost 2 months now paired with my K-5 iis. I've taken some great pictures with this lens specially at 3.2 Aperture. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jay
5.0 out of 5 stars Great portrait lens
I have a Pentax K-5 16.3 MP Digital SLR with 3-Inch LCD (Black Body Only) with Pentax SMC DA* Series 16-50mm f/2. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jeffrey Phillips
3.0 out of 5 stars Had to return
I received perhaps a bad copy. Nevertheless, the lens would not focus properly on any subject. Even adjusting in-body had *no effect*. Read more
Published 9 months ago by A. Rabun
5.0 out of 5 stars Best 50mm
This is my 3rd lens in this range. The other two are M50 f/1.7 and K55mm f/1.8. While I like the f/1.7, it is manual focus only. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Photographer
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality and value
I just got this lens to replace or add to my Pentax M 50mm F1.7. The M 1.7 is a nice quality lens taht produces some fantastic results, but without Auto Focus, it's a little hard... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Elijah,
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful prime lens w/ very few faults
I recently picked this lens up about 3 months ago for my Pentax K-x.
Previously, my "workhorse" lens is my Tamron 28-75mm f2.8. Read more
Published 11 months ago by JC
4.0 out of 5 stars Great and cheap portrait/studio lens.
Bought this lens due to the price hike of the beloved DA*'s and the love I have for my manual 1.7 and 1.4. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Eric Paguio
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