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Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited vs Pentax smc Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Pentax smc Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4 is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
  • Pentax smc Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4 goes wider (50mm vs 77mm).
  • Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited reaches further (77mm vs 50mm).
Specification comparison
Spec SMC Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited smc Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4
Brand Pentax Pentax
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 77mm 50mm (wider)
Max aperture f/1.8 f/1.4 (faster)
Blades 9 n/a
Format full-frame n/a
Groups 6 n/a
Af motor screw-drive n/a
Elements 7 n/a
Weight g 270 n/a
Filter mm 49 n/a
Length mm 48.0 n/a
Diameter mm 64.0 n/a
Min focus m 0.7 n/a
Max magnification 0.14 n/a

Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited

A short telephoto portrait prime in Pentax's FA Limited line. It covers full frame.

Pros

  • Compact
  • Metal build
  • Beautiful rendering

Cons

  • Not sealed
  • Limited availability

Pentax smc Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4

The Pentax smc Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4 is a fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.4 for Pentax K mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

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