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Pentax smc Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4 vs Pentax smc Pentax-A* 85mm 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-A 50mm f/1.4 goes wider (50mm vs 85mm).
  • Pentax smc Pentax-A* 85mm f/1.4 reaches further (85mm vs 50mm).
Specification comparison
Spec smc Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4 smc Pentax-A* 85mm f/1.4
Brand Pentax Pentax
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 50mm (wider) 85mm
Max aperture f/1.4 f/1.4

Pentax smc Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4

Pentax smc Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4: a fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Pentax K mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

Pentax smc Pentax-A* 85mm f/1.4

This 85mm f/1.4 fast short-telephoto prime lens from Pentax fits Pentax K mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

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