Used Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4 SMC Lens
Condition & contents
| Grading | Excellent |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Front/Rear Caps |
At a glance: Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4 SMC - classic fast standard prime for Pentax K-mount full-frame and APS-C.
About this lens
The Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4 is Pentax's classic fast standard prime for full-frame K-mount. A 50mm f/1.4 is a fundamental photographer's focal length, giving a natural perspective on full-frame and a short-telephoto (75mm equivalent) on APS-C - ideal for portraits.
Build & handling
| Autofocus | Screw-drive AF (uses body motor) |
|---|---|
| Image stabilisation | No (Pentax K-mount bodies use in-body Shake Reduction) |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.45m |
| Filter thread | 49mm |
| Weight | 220g |
| Construction | SMC coating, metal mount |
Works with
- Pentax K-mount full-frame DSLRs (K-1, K-1 II)
- Pentax K-mount APS-C DSLRs - all bodies, acts as ~75mm portrait prime
- Image stabilisation handled by in-body Shake Reduction
Best for
A classic fast standard prime for Pentax K-mount. At 50mm on full-frame (K-1/K-1 II) it's the definition of a 'normal' lens - natural perspective, great subject isolation at f/1.4. On APS-C bodies it becomes a 75mm equivalent - ideal for portraits. Beloved for its rendering and bokeh character.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a good portrait lens?
Yes - on APS-C bodies this becomes a 75mm-equivalent, a classic portrait focal length. The f/1.4 aperture gives clean subject isolation and smooth out-of-focus backgrounds.
Does this lens have image stabilisation?
Not in the lens itself. Pentax DSLR bodies have in-body Shake Reduction (SR), which stabilises all lenses you mount, including this one.
Specifications
| Focal Length | 50mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Lens Mount | Pentax K Mount |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Pentax |