Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW vs Cosina Cosinon-S 50mm 1:2
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 1 stop (f/1.4 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW | Cosinon-S 50mm 1:2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Cosina |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/2.0 |
| 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
Cosina Cosinon-S 50mm 1:2
This 50mm f/2 fast standard prime lens from Cosina fits Pentax K mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.