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Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW vs Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto

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Specification comparison
Spec HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW 50mm f/1.4 Auto
Brand Pentax Vivitar
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 50mm 50mm
Max aperture f/1.4 f/1.4
Weight g 910 n/a
Filter mm 72 n/a
Length mm 106.0 n/a
Diameter mm 80.0 n/a
Min focus m 0.4 n/a

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

Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto

This 50mm f/1.4 fast standard prime lens from Vivitar fits Pentax K mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

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