Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Classic is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
KAF Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Classic lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Classic is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 6 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Classic that are compatible with the Pentax KAF mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Pentax KAF Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the smc Pentax-FA 50mm F1.4 Classic Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the smc Pentax-FA 50mm F1.4 Classic lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Autofocus |
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Very Fast Aperture |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 8 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
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Lens Mount
Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Classic is compatible with cameras that have a Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Pentax KAF lenses are Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Classic has a maximum diameter of 65mm and a total length of 37mm. It weighs 216g / 7.6 oz.
Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Classic has a filter thread of 49mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Classic:
You can also check All Pentax KAF Mount Lenses with 49mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Classic has a fixed focal length of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Classic 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 FA 50mm F1.4 Classic has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.15x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.45m. 0.15x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Pentax KAF mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The smc Pentax-FA 50mm F1.4 Classic features a maximum aperture of F1.4 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F22. With an exceptionally wide F1.4 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. At 50mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F1.4 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. The minimum setting of F22 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Classic's optical formula consists of 7 elements in 6 groups .
Lens Hood
Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Classic doesn't come with a lens hood.
Recommended Accessories for the Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Classic
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Classic.
Body Colour
Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Classic is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Classic
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Classic amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Classic Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the smc Pentax-FA 50mm F1.4 Classic.
Top Alternatives of Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Classic in Other Lens Mounts
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