Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 auto multi coating vs Pentax SMC Takumar 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 Takumar 50mm f/1.4 is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | 50mm f/1.8 auto multi coating | SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentacon | Pentax |
| Mount | M42 | M42 |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 auto multi coating
This 50mm f/1.8 fast manual-focus standard prime lens from Pentacon fits M42 mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Pentax SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4
This 50mm f/1.4 fast manual-focus standard prime lens from Pentax fits M42 mount cameras. A classic Takumar lens from the Pentax screw-mount era, popular for vintage-lens adapting.