The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Pentax FA 43mm F1.9 L and the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Pentax FA 43mm F1.9 L weighs 155g, which means it is 1395g (90%) lighter than the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS which has a weight of 1550g.
Filter Threads
The Pentax FA 43mm F1.9 L has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS has a 86mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Pentax FA 43mm F1.9 L:
And these are the 86mm filters that we recommend for the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Pentax FA 43mm F1.9 L and the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS has the same Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Pentax KAF lenses are Pentax K-3 III Monochrome, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III.
Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS is also available in Canon EF , Sony Alpha and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Pentax FA 43mm F1.9 L is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 43mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
64.5mm.
On the other hand, the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 60mm.