Pentax D FA* 50mm lens
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| Maker | Ricoh Imaging |
|---|---|
| Lens mount(s) | Pentax KAF4[a] |
| Technical data | |
| Type | Prime |
| Focus drive | Ring-type ultrasonic motor |
| Focal length | 50mm |
| Crop factor | 1.0 |
| Aperture (max/min) | f/1.4 - f/16 |
| Close focus distance | 0.4 metres (1.3 ft) |
| Max. magnification | 0.18× |
| Diaphragm blades | 9, rounded from f/1.4 - 2.8 |
| Construction | 15 elements in 9 groups |
| Features | |
| Manual focus override |  Yes |
| Weather-sealing | Yes |
| Macro capable |  No |
| Application | Fast normal prime |
| Physical | |
| Max. length | 106 millimetres (4.2 in) |
| Diameter | 80 millimetres (3.1 in) |
| Weight | 910 grams (32.1 oz) without hood 955 grams (33.7 oz) with hood |
| Filter diameter | 72mm |
| Accessories | |
| Lens hood | PH-RBB 72mm |
| Case | S100-140 |
| Angle of view | |
| Diagonal | 47° (full frame) 31.5° (APS-C) |
| History | |
| Introduction | July 2018 |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP | $1,199.95 USD |
The HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens is a professional normal prime lens for the Pentax K-mount. It was officially announced on October 27, 2017,[1][2] launched on June 28, 2018,[3][4] and first shipped on July 26, 2018.[5][6]
Its notable features include Pentax's first in-house ring-type ultrasonic motor for fast autofocus, full dust and water resistance, and an advanced optical formula for high-resolution images with smooth bokeh.
While this lens is developed and manufactured by Pentax, Tokina offers an optically identical lens as part of their "Opera" series for Canon EF and Nikon F mount.[7][8]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Lenses with the KAF4 mount use electromagnetic diaphragms, omitting the mechanical aperture lever found on most Pentax lenses. Pentax DSLRs released before 2013, as well as the K-500, have not been updated to support KAF4 lenses and will always shoot with the aperture wide-open because they cannot control the diaphragm.
References
[edit]- ^ "RICOH develops new-generation, high-performance Star-series lenses for digital SLR cameras". ricoh-imaging.co.jp. Retrieved 2018-11-18.
- ^ "New Trade fair innovations at the PhotoPlus Expo 2017 and Salon de la PHOTO 2017". ricoh-imaging.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-11-18.
- ^ "HD PENTAX-D FA★50mmF1.4 SDM AW, A large-aperture single-focus lens for use with K-mount digital SLR cameras". ricoh-imaging.co.jp. Retrieved 2018-11-18.
- ^ "Announcing the new HD PENTAX-D FA* 50mm F1.4 SDM AW". ricoh-imaging.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-11-18.
- ^ "D FA★ 50mm F1.4 Now Shipping + First Samples". PentaxForums.com.htm. Retrieved 2018-11-18.
- ^ "first delivery of the Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm F1.4 lens has just arrived at SRS microsystems". facebook. Retrieved 2018-11-18.
- ^ "New opera 50mm F1.4 FF to be exhibited at CP+2018". Tokina. Retrieved 2018-11-18.
- ^ "New Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF". Tokina. Retrieved 2018-11-18.
External links
[edit]- Product page Ricoh Imaging UK
- Product page Ricoh Imaging USA
- Product page Ricoh Imaging Global
- Special Content Site Ricoh Imaging Global
- Development Update - HD PENTAX-D FA★50mmF1.4 SDM AW (tentative) Ricoh Imaging UK
- Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm F1.4 Lens Facebook Live event by SRS Microsystems
- HD PENTAX-D FA★ 50mm F1.4 SDM AW - Touch and Try Event at SRS (UK) - August 10th by PENTAXever.com
- Official Product Brochure
- RICOH to Exhibit One Reference Product at CP+ 2018 Camera and Imaging Show Ricoh Imaging Global
- Development update regarding the HD PENTAX-D FA★50mmF1.4 SDM AW (Tentative name) Ricoh Imaging Global
- Lens Review ePHOTOzine
- Lens Review PCMag.com
- Lens Reviews Digital Trends
- Lens Review (german) Pictures Magazin 10/2018
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