Name: Used Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW Lens undefined
Brand: Pentax
SKU: US1928156
Price: 528.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW Lens

Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 50mm

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Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW Lens, Black

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Under the banner of Pentax's prestigious Star series, the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW Lens, in its sleek black finish, sets a new standard for professional photography equipment. This lens, the first of its kind developed under Pentax's revamped performance evaluation criteria, boasts a large-aperture, making it a high-performance, next-generation lens that guarantees exceptional image quality with minimal aberrations.This versatile 50mm lens, a standard focal length for full-frame cameras, is designed to fully harness the high-resolution capabilities of the Pentax full-frame series. It delivers high image resolving power, ensuring outstanding imaging performance from the center to the edges of the image field, even at open aperture. This lens is not only capable of producing a beautiful bokeh effect but also excels in rendering outstanding image quality at close ranges.The large maximum aperture of f/1.4 makes this lens an ideal choice for portraiture and indoor photography, delivering bright, clear images across a wide array of subjects and scenes. Its state-of-the-art optical technology includes Pentax's proprietary Aero Bright Coating II, a lens-coating nanotechnology that uses a super-low refractive film fabrication process. This, coupled with the high-grade, multi-layer HD Coating, effectively reduces flare and ghost images to a minimum, even in challenging lighting conditions such as backlighting.Designed as an All Weather (AW) model, the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW Lens features a robust dustproof, weather-resistant structure. With eight special seals, it prevents water and dust intrusion into the lens interior, making it a reliable choice for outdoor shooting when paired with a Pentax weather-resistant digital SLR camera body.This lens also incorporates a newly developed ring-type ultrasonic motor SDM, which generates almost twice the torque of conventional lens-driving motors. This powerful driving force ensures smooth, high-speed shifting of the heavy, multi-element rear lens group during focusing operations. The lens also features a nine-blade rounded diaphragm that produces a natural bokeh effect at up to F2.8 aperture setting, while minimizing the streaking effect of point light sources. Additionally, the Quick-Shift Focus System allows for instant switching from auto-focus to manual-focus operation, and the front surface of the lens is treated with a Super Protect (SP) Coating to effectively repel water and grease.

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Excellent lens,  Fast at f1.4 and super sharp with nice bokeh.  Highly recommended.

Excellent lens, just as you would expect from a Pentax lens.

I bought this 50mm lens back in 2021.  I have the first generation Pentax K-1, and I updated the firmware to support this lens.  I have had no problems or issues with the lens. I mainly do mountain landscapes, since I have backpacked for over 30 years in the Washington State Cascade and Olympic mountains.  So I have taken this lens on several day hikes and on a trip to Maui.  This is fantastic lens.  The attached pictures have been resized to a much smaller size to aid in the file transfer.  And all were hand held, no tripod used.

An Awesome Lens.  Great for Mountain Landscapes and Trips to Maui

This is a very well built lens.  High quality photos and feels great on a K1-ll w/battery grip.  At the moment I know of no cons.  

This photo taken in jpeg instead of raw so leaving the white balance as is.

Great Lens

Fast and silent autofocus, amazing IQ (image quality), rugged and very well built. I would highly recommend this lens.

The best 50mm lens period.

I, as yet, have not been able to test this lens out, due to inclement weather and triple digit temps. I will give it a workout soon here in Arizona. So far, I will admit the construction and very high level of workmanship if stunning. I can appreciate that. It is now mounted to the Pentax K1ii camera for its full frame capabilities.
Thanks again for selling me a very high quality product

Used Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW Lens

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