Pentax smc Pentax-DA 50mm f/1.8 vs Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
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smc Pentax-DA 50mm f/1.8
Verdict at a glance
- Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Pentax smc Pentax-DA 50mm f/1.8 goes wider (50mm vs 85mm).
- Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW reaches further (85mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | smc Pentax-DA 50mm f/1.8 | HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm (wider) | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 2012 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Groups | 5 | n/a |
| Elements | 6 | n/a |
| Weight g | 122 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 52 | n/a |
| Length mm | 38.5 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.15 | n/a |
Pentax smc Pentax-DA 50mm f/1.8
A light 50mm prime for Pentax APS-C bodies, weighing about 122 g. It takes 52mm filters and focuses as close as 0.45 m.
Pros
- Light at about 122 g
- f/1.8 aperture
- 52mm filters
Cons
- APS-C only
- Plastic build
- Soft wide open
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW
A full-frame portrait prime in Pentax's star line with weather sealing and SDM focusing. It uses HD coating.
Pros
- f/1.4
- Weather-sealed
- HD coating
Cons
- Large
- No lens-based stabilization