Pentax SMC D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro

$597
50 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/2.8
1:1 (1x) Macro

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 9 users at B&H Photo Video

"Very sharp lens, excellent image quality, great colours in the images. A great 50 mm all-rounder."

"As expected this is a fast, versatile lens for taking macro photographs."

"Sometimes the AF hunts backwards and forwards before making up its mind with close-up macro shots. This can slow down the capture of an image at times, but I can certainly live with it. Otherwise the AF is very accurate and very fast."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Pentax K-30, Pentax K-5 and Pentax K-5 II.

horizontal angle of view
26.7°
76mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Pentax D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro vs other Pentax K lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	High max f/stop
	f/32

	Great macro
	1:1 (1x)

Cons

The Pentax D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro vs other Pentax K lenses

	Poor telephoto lens
	50 mm

	Below average zoom range
	1x

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	50 mm
	Max focal length	50 mm	below average
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:1 (1x)	unique
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	f/32	above average
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above average
	Tele maximum	f/32	above average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Pentax K
	Length	60 mm	above average
	Diameter	67 mm
	Filter size	49 mm
	Weight	265 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	26.6°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	26.6°
	Wide vertical	17.8°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	17.8°
	Wide diagonal	31.7°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	31.7°

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Pentax SMC D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Pentax D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro vs other Pentax K lenses

Cons

The Pentax D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro vs other Pentax K lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Pentax SMC D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens?

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