Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9

$747
43 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/1.9

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 14 users at B&H Photo Video

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

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

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

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
30.8°
65.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Pentax FA 43mm f/1.9 vs other Pentax K lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Wide aperture
	f/1.9

	Quite short
	28 mm

The Pentax FA 43mm f/1.9 vs other Pentax K low light lenses

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Cons

The Pentax FA 43mm f/1.9 vs other Pentax K lenses

	Poor macro
	1:8.4 (0.1x)

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Poor telephoto lens
	43 mm

	Below average zoom range
	1x

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	43 mm
	Max focal length	43 mm	below average
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:8.4 (0.1x)	below average
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/1.9	above average
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/1.9	above average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

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

	Lens mount	Pentax K
	Length	28 mm	above average
	Diameter	63 mm
	Filter size	49 mm
	Weight	156 g	above average
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	30.7°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	30.7°
	Wide vertical	20.7°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	20.7°
	Wide diagonal	36.5°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	36.5°

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Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Pentax FA 43mm f/1.9 vs other Pentax K lenses

The Pentax FA 43mm f/1.9 vs other Pentax K low light lenses

Cons

The Pentax FA 43mm f/1.9 vs other Pentax K lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9 lens?

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