![]() Sharp, nice colors, good autofocus, not too large IMGP9671-Edit-Edit-2 by MG Mindaugas, on Flickr _IGP82260315-Edit by MG Mindaugas, on Flickr ![]() _IGP0595210526-Edit1-Edit-2 by MG Mindaugas, on Flickr _IGP0009210519-Edit-Edit-Edit-2 by MG Mindaugas, on Flickr IMGP1837-Edit-Edit-2-2 by MG Mindaugas, on Flickr IMGP1659-Edit-4 by MG Mindaugas, on Flickr IMGP5232-Edit-Edit-2 by MG Mindaugas, on Flickr K1MG1263-Edit-2-Edit-Edit by MG Mindaugas, on Flickr IMGP5450-Edit-Edit by MG Mindaugas, on Flickr IMGP1601-Edit-2-Edit-Edit-3 by MG Mindaugas, on Flickr Another thing that's even more impressive - the lens is sharp at f1.4! Unbelievable! The new HD Pentax-D FA* 50/1.4 SDM AW is capable of focusing correctly through the viewfinder on my modified Pentax K-5 with 640 nm filter. I like infrared portraits too and I shoot them with infrared modified K-30/K-5. I shoot portraits with this lens mostly 2 years in studio, on locations as well as nature. Nevertheless, the lens is absolutely usable at f1.4 and pictures taken with Pentax K-30, K200D I use more now proves this (links/pictures included below). On older Pentax cameras as Pentax K5ii and earlier, autofocus works, but due to the electromagnetic iris control incompatibility with the software of the camera, it takes pictures only wide open. Regardless of the weight of camera and lens in combo, the Pentax K-1 is perfectly treatable with 2-3 fingers. Sharpness: 10 Aberrations: 9 Bokeh: 10 Autofocus: 10 Handling: 10 Value: 9 New or Used: New Camera Used: K-1įor me this lens is perfectly suited to the Pentax K-1 - a good balance, stability and less hand-shake. Probably the speed of focus is second in the line after Pentax 55-300 PLM version.įor many who likes smaller lenses, this lens will be heavy (910 g). Bokeh very nice, creamy, the iris keeps the round shape up to f2.8. Not going to markdown AF score for the lens despite the minimum focusing distance is still too long for my liking but typical ballpark of most 50mm formulas. If you had to start from scratch to build up a full frame system like myself recently - this is a no brainer as the first and one lens to rule the world with initially before you consider other options. This is one of those instances whereby if you can make your budget accommodate such a purchase - there is a clear case to make for price to performance and in my book it equals if not bests Sony's Zeiss 50mm f1.4 and G Master 50mm f1.2 which I have had much experience with (especially when I paid for a brand new copy at much less than half the price of either of the Sony options new). Sharpness: 10 Aberrations: 10 Bokeh: 10 Autofocus: 10 Handling: 9 Value: 10 New or Used: New Camera Used: K1ii Well-rounded shooter in tight build quality. Rated to work from -10C (14F) to 40C (104F) and in up to 85% humidity In August of 2020 the limited quantity silver version was announced. Originally unveiled in February, 2017, the lens hit the market in July, 2018. If this lens is mounted on a camera without proper firmware upgrade, its diaphragm control mechanism becomes inactive leaving the aperture fixed at F1.4, making it difficult to obtain correct exposure. For K-1, K-3 II, K-3, K-S2, K-S1 and K-50, the camera’s firmware must be upgraded to the latest version. * Cameras compatible with this system are the K-50 and newer. In addition, this is the first Pentax lens to use a ring-type autofocus motor which delivers significantly more torque than previous SDM motors. It features the latest KAF4 lens mount*, which incorporates electromagnetic aperture control. On APS-C it works like a short telephoto lens. The HD Pentax-D FA * 50mm F1.4 SDM AW covers the full frame (24x36mm) format. It is the first star-series full-frame prime lens of the digital era. The HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm F1.4 SDM AW is a professional full-frame prime lens designed to deliver impeccable image quality for today's demanding cameras.
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