Pentax smc Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4 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.
Verdict at a glance
- Pentax smc Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4 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-FA 50mm f/1.4 | 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/1.4 | f/1.4 |
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.
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