
See this latest announcement at the PF.
And here are the disclosed specs:-
- Large maximum aperture for shallow depth of field: F1.8
- 6 lens elements in 5 groups
- Diagonal field of view: 32 degrees
- 7 aperture blades, rounded for a smooth bokeh
- SP coated front element repels dirt and grease and is easy to clean
- Image format: APS-C
- Screwdrive autofocus
- Plastic bayonet
- Not a pancake, but still quite compact with a length of 38.5mm/1.5 inches
- 52mm filter diameter
- Light weight: 122g/4.3 oz
Btw, the old FA 50mm F1.7 lens is quite nice optically and it was sold cheap at around $100 at its time. Let's see what how this trimmed down but "digital optimised" "new" version perform and how much Pentax will ask for! Last but not least, I don't believe that it is a cropped lens, i.e., it should cover 135 Full Frame (as even the 40XS actually is)!
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Ying · 668 weeks ago
RiceHigh 110p · 668 weeks ago
ola · 668 weeks ago
RiceHigh 110p · 668 weeks ago
ola · 668 weeks ago
Alex · 668 weeks ago
Tom · 668 weeks ago
Nikon's primes are way better and well priced, Pentax have followed Sony into the cheapo disposable plastic cheapo route and it's a shame to see it.
Simon · 668 weeks ago
Btw., the 50 1.4 USM is a plastic lens too, just with a metal mount, that makes it laughable.
Will my bunch of FA 50 1.4 lenses rise in value after the introduction of the K1 ? :D
Tom · 667 weeks ago
$250 isn't
Mel · 668 weeks ago
Anounced!
RiceHigh 110p · 668 weeks ago
Ying · 668 weeks ago
I am glad I got my FA50 f1.4 for $179
Yokoto Man · 668 weeks ago
Don · 668 weeks ago
Simon · 668 weeks ago
Seriously Pentax are penny pinching to the extreme this should have a metal mount and have a hood as standard. Nikkor 50mm f1.8 G springs to mind nice package who'd buy this over that? Oh and you get instant MF override on the Nikkor too not this