Testseek.com have collected 13 expert reviews of the Pentax SMC-FA 50mm f/1.4 and the average rating is 53%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Pentax SMC-FA 50mm f/1.4.
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13 Reviews
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Good build quality in a small format, Excellent center sharpness at most apertures, Smooth and creamy bokeh, Distortion almost absent, Fast AF, even with live view, Low vignetting on APSC, Wellcontrolled flare and ghosting
Strong vignetting on full frame, CA present at wider and medium apertures, Very soft corners and edges at wider apertures, Optical performances drop quickly when moving away from the center
At its current market price. the FA 50mm F1.4 is very well positioned in the Pentax lineup. It is more expensive than the DA 50mm F1.8, but also faster and full frame compatible. It demands a third of the price of the new D FA* 50mm F1.4, a better lens al...
The saying goes that everyone needs a fast fifty. While this can be argued, the M 50mm F1.4 makes a good entry point for anyone interested in this focal length. Regularly available on the used market, it is an inexpensive way to acquire a fast aperture le...
Published: 2017-09-06, Author: Krzysztof , review by: fotomaniak.pl
Abstract: Który producent ma w ofercie najtańszy pełnoklatkowy zestaw? Ile trzeba wydać na „tani” aparat FF z obiektywami?Wśród fotografów istnieje kult pełnej klatki. Niewątpliwie coś w tym jest, bo jakość obrazu z fulfrejma jest zdecydowanie inna, niż z najlepsze...
Published: 2015-10-01, Author: Paul , review by: dxomark.com
We've tested 21 different prime lenses, featuring “fast” f/2.8 or f/4 apertures, and wide-angle through to short telephoto focal lengths. There's a big range of scores on display, from a high of 25 points to a low of just 12 points, showing the importance...
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Published: 2014-01-30, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Although the Pentax K-5 II and K-5 IIs have now been replaced by the Pentax K-3, we've analyzed the two models with a range of lenses from both Pentax and third-party makers and thought the results would be of interest to our readers. The information is a...
Published: 2014-01-30, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Although the Pentax K-5 II and K-5 IIs have now been replaced by the Pentax K-3, we've analyzed the two models with a range of lenses from both Pentax and third-party makers and thought the results would be of interest to our readers. The information is a...
Published: 2014-01-07, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Continuing our series of evaluation of lens systems we've assessed a modest range of Pentax and third-party lenses for their optical quality on the firm's new flagship Pentax K-3 model. As the replacement for the K-5 II and K-5 IIs, the Pentax K-3 has a n...
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Published: 2014-01-06, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Continuing our series of evaluation of lens systems we've assessed a modest range of Pentax and third-party lenses for their optical quality on the firm's new flagship Pentax K-3 model. As the replacement for the K-5 II and K-5 IIs, the Pentax K-3 has a n...
