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Pentax smc Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4 vs Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto

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 is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec smc Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4 50mm f/1.8 Auto
Brand Pentax Vivitar
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 50mm 50mm
Max aperture f/1.4 (faster) f/1.8

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.

Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto

A 50mm f/1.8 fast standard prime lens, the Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto is designed for Pentax K mount bodies. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

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