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Pentax smc FA 50mm F1.4 vs Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto

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Specification comparison
Spec smc FA 50mm F1.4 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 220 n/a
Filter mm 49 n/a
Length mm 38.0 n/a
Diameter mm 64.0 n/a
Min focus m 0.45 n/a

Pentax smc FA 50mm F1.4

A compact 50mm f/1.4 for Pentax K-mount that covers full frame. It weighs about 220 g and takes 49mm filters.

Pros

  • f/1.4 aperture
  • Light at about 220 g
  • Full-frame coverage
  • 49mm filters

Cons

  • Soft wide open
  • Screw-drive autofocus
  • Not weather sealed

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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