Pentax SMC
FA 77mm f/1.8
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Olympus M.Zuiko
ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6

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differences

Reasons to consider the Pentax FA 77mm f/1.8
Much narrower aperture f/22 vs f/5.6
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 At its narrowest, the FA 77mm f/1.8 goes 3.9 f-stops narrower
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Significantly wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the FA 77mm f/1.8 captures much more light, 1.9 f-stops
Slightly better telephoto 77 mm vs 42 mm
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 More than 80% more reach, less perspective distortion
Pentax SMC FA 77mm f/1.8 Learn more about
the Pentax FA 77mm f/1.8

Reasons to consider the Olympus ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6
More zoom 3x vs 1x
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 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better wide angle 14 mm vs 77 mm
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 5.5x better wide angle
More magnification 1:4.2 (0.2x) vs 1:7 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 70% larger in your photo
Cheaper $251.95 vs $1,046.95
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 The best price we've seen is $795 cheaper (4.2x less)
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Learn more about
the Olympus ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$1,297
Compare the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8
Compare the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6

Pentax SMC FA 77mm f/1.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax SMC DA 70mm f/2.4

Pentax SMC DA 70mm f/2.4

Low light lens

$697
Length Shorter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Compare the SMC DA 70mm f/2.4 vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k

Sports lens

$899
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8
Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9

Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9

Low light lens

$747
Length Shorter
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Compare the SMC FA 43mm f/1.9 vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8
Pentax SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM

Pentax SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM

Low light lens

$797
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8
Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular

Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular

Fisheye lens

$899
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular vs the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$966 - $1,298
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$428
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.

Fisheye lens

$166
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6
Fujifilm 60mm f/2.4 XF Macro

Fujifilm 60mm f/2.4 XF Macro

Macro lens

$649
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 60mm f/2.4 XF Macro vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6
Olympus Zuiko 14-35mm f/2 ED SWD

Olympus Zuiko 14-35mm f/2 ED SWD

Low light lens

$2,299
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Compare the Zuiko 14-35mm f/2 ED SWD vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6

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