Pentax HD FA 50mm F1.4 Lens

The Pentax HD FA 50mm F1.4 lens features the latest, high grade, multi-layer HD coating, which effectively reduces the generation of flare and ghost image to deliver clear, high-contrast images of the subject, even in demanding lighting conditions such as backlighting. Its larger diameter optics cover the full-frame image circle of Pentax K-mount cameras, despite its compact dimensions.
When mounted on a Pentax digital SLR camera body, it can be used as a 50mm standard lens in the full-frame format, or a 76.5mm medium-telephoto lens in the APS-C format. With a full-frame camera, it provides an angle of view close to that of the human visual field, making it an ideal choice for snapshots, scenic images and portraiture.

HD Coating to enhance imaging performance
The lens incorporates the Pentax developed, multi-layer HD (High Definition) coating. It improves light transmittance while reducing average reflectance in the visible ray spectrum. This means that it can deliver clear, well-defined images with minimal flare and ghost images, even under demanding lighting conditions such as backlighting.

SP Ccating
SP coating is a Pentax-original special coating that provides superior performance in repelling water and oils. It is used on the front surface of the first high-performance lens for effective protection of the lens surface. This coating not only prevents adhesion of dust, water drops, oils, and other substances, but it also makes it easy to wipe off objects that adhere to the lens.

Distinctive image rendition
Thanks to its large F1.4 open aperture, this lens captures images with a very shallow depth of field. Its eight-blade diaphragm control mechanism produces a soft, natural bokeh (defocus) effect from open aperture to F2.8, and also minimizes the streaking effect of point light sources.

Compatibility with older cameras
Thanks to the aperture ring installed on the lens body, and the coupling mechanism with the camera’s motor-driven, in-body AF system, this lens is designed to be fully compatible with older K-mount digital SLR cameras and film-format AF SLR cameras, allowing the photographer to retain all camera functions of these models.

In the box:
Pentax HD FA 50mm F1.4 Lens
Lens Mount Cap K
Lens Cap O-LC49