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Pentax Low light lenses for less than $700 that have a f/2.8 or faster aperture

#1	Pentax SMC DA 50mm f/1.8

Aperture	f/1.8	Min focal length	50 mm

Length	38 mm	Max focal length	50 mm

Diameter	64 mm	Auto focus	Yes

Weight	122 g	Zoom range	1x

See 12 sample photos taken with the Pentax SMC DA 50mm f/1.8

#2	Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4

"I love love love this new lens, the quality of the photos is spectacular if done in the right lighting. I would absolutely recommend for novices and professionals alike." bhphotovideo.com

Aperture	f/1.4	Min focal length	50 mm

Length	38 mm	Max focal length	50 mm

Diameter	64 mm	Auto focus	Yes

Weight	221 g	Zoom range	1x

See 50 sample photos taken with the Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4

#3	Pentax SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

Aperture	f/2.4	Min focal length	35 mm

Length	46 mm	Max focal length	35 mm

Diameter	64 mm	Auto focus	Yes

Weight	125 g	Zoom range	1x

See 22 sample photos taken with the Pentax SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

#4	Pentax SMC 35mm f/2 FA AL

Aperture	f/2	Min focal length	35 mm

Length	46 mm	Max focal length	35 mm

Diameter	64 mm	Auto focus	Yes

Weight	200 g	Zoom range	1x

See 9 sample photos taken with the Pentax SMC 35mm f/2 FA AL

#5	Pentax SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM

"This lens produces an accurate reproduction. The f/1.4 aperature has opened-up a whole new range of photo oppurtunities." bhphotovideo.com

Aperture	f/1.4	Min focal length	55 mm

Length	66 mm	Max focal length	55 mm

Diameter	71 mm	Auto focus	Yes

Weight	375 g	Zoom range	1x

See 42 sample photos taken with the Pentax SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM

#6	Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9

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

Aperture	f/1.9	Min focal length	43 mm

Length	28 mm	Max focal length	43 mm

Diameter	64 mm	Auto focus	Yes

Weight	156 g	Zoom range	1x

See 36 sample photos taken with the Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9

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Pentax Low light lenses for less than $700 that have a f/2.8 or faster aperture

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Aperture

Wide angle

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Pentax SMC DA 50mm f/1.8

Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4

Pentax SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

Pentax SMC 35mm f/2 FA AL

Pentax SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM

Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9