Pentax-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL IF is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Wideangle Prime lens with 645 max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
645AF2 Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Pentax-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL IF lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Pentax-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL IF is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the HD Pentax-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL IF Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the HD Pentax-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL IF lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Autofocus |
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
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| No Weather Sealing |
| Not so fast for a short Prime Lens |
| Pricey |
Lens Mount
Pentax-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL IF is compatible with cameras that have a Pentax 645AF2 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Pentax 645AF2 lenses are Pentax 645Z, Pentax 645D and .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Pentax-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL IF has a maximum diameter of 88mm and a total length of 90mm. It weighs 570g / 20.1 oz.
Pentax-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL IF has a filter thread of 82mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Pentax-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL IF:
You can also check All Pentax 645AF2 Mount Lenses with 82mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Pentax-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL IF has a fixed focal length of 35mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Pentax-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL IF doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Pentax-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL IF has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.25x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.25x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Aperture
The HD Pentax-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL IF features a maximum aperture of F3.5 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F. While a maximum aperture of F3.5 requires a bit more ambient light or a bump in ISO when shooting indoors, it keeps the physical size of the lens much smaller and easier to carry. At 35mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F3.5 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. Stopping down to F gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Pentax-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL IF's optical formula consists of 10 elements in 7 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
- HRI
- hybrid aspherical elements
- HD
- SP coatings
Lens Hood
Pentax-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL IF comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is PH-RBE82.
Popular Comparisons of Pentax-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL IF
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Pentax-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL IF amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Pentax-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL IF Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the HD Pentax-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL IF.
Top Alternatives of Pentax-D FA645 35mm F3.5 AL IF in Other Lens Mounts
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