Used Pentax 50mm F/2.8 D-FA SMC Macro Lens #21530

2022-06-25T04:55:43

This little lens is unbelievably sharp! Colors are amazing! Only four stars because while it has no problems focusing through the viewfinder, it hunts way too much in live view.

Alan B.

2020-08-23T09:31:48

Great value for a very sharp lens. It's light and compact. Great for both macro and general photography.

Stephen O.

2019-08-07T10:10:02

Sharp micro lens. Wish was metal construction but overall good quality

JOSE M.

2018-07-25T14:27:09

it is a great lens for the price. I think it works as well as a lens twice the price

Billijean J.

2017-12-18T13:15:28

I purchased this lens to copy old photos and documents that cannot be scanned. It works well. There is a learning curve on the focusing because of the closeness of the lens to the subject. I have even hand held while photographing 1 to 1 with good results. I recommend this lens

David E.

2016-02-07T11:57:33

I bought this lens to use mainly on my Pentax ZX-5. Great performance and even with a maximum aperture of f 2.8 it is more compact than many manual focus f 3.5 lenses.

MICHAEL G.

2012-02-26T19:00:00

hunts at macro setting corrected by using manual focus

RICHARD A.

2010-01-10T19:00:00

I've only had the lens a couple of months. So far, I've used the lens for Christmas portraits, some low light shots, and landscape shots. It is fast and easy to use. My only gripe is the AF hunt if I forget to engage the clamp.

CINDI F.

2010-01-09T19:00:00

I just want to tell you about the focus ring of this lens first. The ring continues rotating even it reaches to the minimum or maximum focusing points with little bit stronger force. I had a very strange feeling with that working because my other Pentax lenses are not working like that. Those focus rings stop at the minimum and maximum focusing points. But, do not worry, it does not mean working improperly. I asked Pentax Japan if it defects. They said "No" it is normal function. Anyway this lens is working very well and bright. Maybe you should be careful to be out of focusing because it is very narrow when it has wide-open aperture. I think this lens is good lens but little bit difficult to me. I sometime thought I had to buy 100mm Macro or a 200mm or 300mm telephoto if I had enough money. Therefore I would not recommend you this strong except you have a special purpose.

Toshi