Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW vs Pentax SMC Pentax-D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Pentax SMC Pentax-D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro is lighter by 645g.
| Spec | HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW | SMC Pentax-D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Released | n/a | 2004 |
| Weight g | 910 | 265 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 49 |
| Length mm | 106.0 | 60.0 |
| Diameter mm | 80.0 | 67.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.4 | n/a |
| Blades | n/a | 8 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 7 |
| Af motor | n/a | screw-drive |
| Elements | n/a | 8 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 1.0 |
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW
A premium full-frame 50mm f/1.4 from Pentax's Star series. It has SDM autofocus, an all-weather build and weighs about 910 g.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- SDM autofocus
- All-weather build
- Pentax HD coating
Cons
- Heavy at about 910 g
- Large for a 50mm
Pentax SMC Pentax-D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro
A compact full-frame 50mm macro for Pentax, weighing about 265 g and reaching 1:1. It has a 49mm filter thread.
Pros
- True 1:1
- Light at about 265 g
- Sharp
- Compact
Cons
- Short working distance
- No lens stabilization
- Screw-drive autofocus