Pentax 01 Standard Prime is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Prime lens with 1/1.7" max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
Q Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Pentax 01 Standard Prime lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Pentax 01 Standard Prime is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Pentax 01 Standard Prime Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Pentax 01 Standard Prime lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Autofocus |
| Fast Aperture |
| Min focus distance of 0.2m / 7.9 inch |
| Light weight at only 37g / 1.3 oz |
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Lens Mount
Pentax 01 Standard Prime is compatible with cameras that have a Pentax Q lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Pentax Q lenses are , and .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Pentax 01 Standard Prime has a maximum diameter of 46mm and a total length of 23mm. It weighs 37g / 1.3 oz.
Pentax 01 Standard Prime has a filter thread of 41mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Pentax 01 Standard Prime:
You can also check All Pentax Q Mount Lenses with 41mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Pentax 01 Standard Prime has a fixed focal length of 9mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 40.95mm when used on a 1/1.7" format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
Pentax 01 Standard Prime 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 01 Standard Prime has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.05x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.2m. 0.05x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Aperture
The Pentax 01 Standard Prime features a maximum aperture of F1.9 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F8. With an exceptionally wide F1.9 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. Given the wider 9mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. Stopping down to F8 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Pentax 01 Standard Prime's optical formula consists of 8 elements in 5 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
- 2 aspherical elements
- SP coating
Lens Hood
Pentax 01 Standard Prime doesn't come with a lens hood. You have to order the hood separately and the model number of the hood is MH-RA.
Popular Comparisons of Pentax 01 Standard Prime
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Pentax 01 Standard Prime amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Pentax 01 Standard Prime Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Pentax 01 Standard Prime.
Top Alternatives of Pentax 01 Standard Prime in Other Lens Mounts
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