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2022-07-17T10:28:16
Excellent lens, Fast at f1.4 and super sharp with nice bokeh. Highly recommended.
JOHN F.
2022-06-27T12:45:02
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.
David O.
2020-12-23T13:28:29
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.
GLENN F.
2018-09-30T06:05:47
Fast and silent autofocus, amazing IQ (image quality), rugged and very well built. I would highly recommend this lens.
MICHAEL C.
2018-08-10T09:49:11
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
Denis C.
Auto Focus
16/" (40cm)
50mm
47 deg.
76.5mm in 35mm format (when attached to Penatx APS-C Sied DSLR cameras)
f/16
f/1.4
0.18x
SP (Super Protect) Coating applied to the front surface of the lens
3 Fluorite Elements
1 ED Element
72mm
None
No
Weather Resistant
Yes
15 Elements / 9 Groups
9 Rounded
Black
Standard
Pentax K
Full Frame
3.1 x 4.2/" (80 x 106mm)
32.1 oz (910g)
With Hood: 33.7 oz (955g)
The best 50mm lens period.
By MICHAEL C.
Fast and silent autofocus, amazing IQ (image quality), rugged and very well built. I would highly recommend this lens.
Pentax 50mm f/1.4
By Denis C.
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
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