Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9
Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9
$497
See 36 sample photos taken with the Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9
43 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/1.9
  • Generic motor Built-in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying

"The build quality alone is just so superior; this little beauty is just a joy to handle."

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"So far the results have been great. Nice and sharp. Great bokeh. Excellent lighted build quality."

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"It is very sharp, however the focus could be a tad faster."

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compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Pentax K-1.

Pentax K-1
45.3°
horizontal angle of view
43mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Pentax KP, Pentax K-3 II and Pentax K-70.

Pentax KP
30.6°
horizontal angle of view
66mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Pentax FA 43mm f/1.9 vs other Digital camera lenses

Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/1.9
Length Quite short Help
28 mm
Diameter Small diameter Help
64 mm
Prime lens Prime lens Help
Typically very sharp

The Pentax FA 43mm f/1.9 vs other Digital camera lenses

Auto focus Supports autofocus Help
Easier to use

Cons

The Pentax FA 43mm f/1.9 vs other Digital camera lenses

Zoom range Below average zoom range Help
1x

Specifications

General
Min focal length
Help
 43 mm
Max focal length
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 43 mm
Zoom range
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 1x
Magnification
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 1:8.3 (0.1)

Aperture
Wide maximum
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 f/1.9
above average above average
Wide minimum
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 f/22
Tele maximum
Help
 f/1.9
above average above average
Tele minimum
Help
 f/22

Features
Auto focus
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 Yes
above average above average
Focus motor
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 Generic motor
Image stabilization
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 None
Fisheye
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 No
Tilt-shift
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 No

Form factor
Lens mount
Help
 Pentax K
Length
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 28 mm
above average above average
Diameter
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 64 mm
above average above average
Filter size
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 49 mm
Weight
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 156 g
above average above average

Angle of view
Wide horizontal
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 30.7°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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 30.7°
Wide vertical
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 20.7°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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 20.7°
Wide diagonal
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 36.5°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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 36.5°

Competitors

Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8
Pentax SMC HD DA 40mm f/2.8 Pentax SMC HD DA 40mm f/2.8
Pentax SMC HD DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4 ED DC WR Pentax SMC HD DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4 ED DC WR

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