SMC Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4

by Pentax

• 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

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

Amazon.com

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

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

97 of 97 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Little gem August 3, 2006

By P. Tcholakov

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.

71 of 72 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Supercalifragilistic November 5, 2006

By C. D. Adkins

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.

68 of 71 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars bang for your buck........... August 17, 2007

By PRAXIS

Amazon Verified Purchase

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.