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Pentax smc DA 50mm f/1.8 Lens

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Pentax smc DA 50mm f/1.8 Lens
Key Features
  • Very Fast f/1.8 Maximum Aperture
  • Excellent Low-Light Lens
  • Pleasing Bokeh (Out-of-Focus Areas)
  • SP Coating Repels Dust, Water, Grease
The smc DA 50mm f/1.8 Lens from Pentax is a fast f/1.8 lens for cameras with a Pentax K mount. Mounted to a camera with an APS-C sensor, this lens gives an angle of view equivalent to a 76.5mm telephoto lens--ideal for portraits. The wide f/1.8 aperture makes this an essential lens for working in low light, and it also delivers beautiful bokeh (the out-of-focus portion of a photograph). This lightweight (4.3 oz) lens is very compact--just 1.5" (3.8 cm) long. The addition of Pentax Super Protect (SP) coating to the lens helps prevent dust, water, grease and other substances from attaching themselves to a lens and degrading image quality.
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Pentax DA 50mm f/1.8 Overview

The smc DA 50mm f/1.8 Lens from Pentax is a fast f/1.8 lens for cameras with a Pentax K mount. Mounted to a camera with an APS-C sensor, this lens gives an angle of view equivalent to a 76.5mm telephoto lens--ideal for portraits. The wide f/1.8 aperture makes this an essential lens for working in low light, and it also delivers beautiful bokeh (the out-of-focus portion of a photograph). This lightweight (4.3 oz) lens is very compact--just 1.5" (3.8 cm) long. The addition of Pentax Super Protect (SP) coating to the lens helps prevent dust, water, grease and other substances from attaching themselves to a lens and degrading image quality.

Very fast f/1.8 maximum aperture is ideal for low light situations and produces pleasing bokeh in the out-of-focus areas of a photograph
76.5mm telephoto equivalent in APS-C format
The lens is treated with the Pentax's original SP (Super Protect) coating, which repels dust, water, grease, and other substances that may adhere to the surface of the lens. The protective coating promotes trouble-free use in all kinds of shooting situations.
UPC: 027075217607

Pentax DA 50mm f/1.8 Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
50mm (35mm Equivalent: 76.5mm)
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Lens Mount
Pentax K
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
52 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Pentax K
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Angle of View
31.5°
Minimum Focus Distance
1.48' / 45.11 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.15x
Optical Design
6 Elements in 5 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
7
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
52 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.5 x 1.5" / 6.35 x 3.81 cm
Weight
4.3 oz / 122 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.47 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
3.85 x 3.7 x 3.45"

Pentax DA 50mm f/1.8 Reviews

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question

Will this fit my pentax k-30 .
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes, this lens is fully compatible with your Pentax K-30 camera.
Answered by: Yos O.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

would it work with my Pentax K-X?
Asked by: Anonymous
The Pentax smc DA 50mm f/1.8 lens is compatible with the Pentax K-x.
Answered by: Christina S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Is it compatible with Pentax K-r?
Asked by: Anonymous
The Pentax smc DA 50mm f/1.8 lens is compatible with the Pentax K-r.
Answered by: Christina S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

Would this mount to Pentax ME Super?

Would this mount to Pentax ME Super?
Asked by: andrew
This is a Pentaxk K-mount lents. Find out if your camera is a k-mount.
Answered by: Juan Carlos
Date published: 2020-08-12

When used with K1 mark 2 will this still be 50mm?

When used with K1 mark 2 will this still be 50mm?
Asked by: lew
I would look at the Pentax Normal SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens linked here. https://bhpho.to/3fFVEfA
Answered by: Scott A.
Date published: 2021-06-03

is it all plastic?

is it all plastic?
Asked by: Dinh
Yes it is , but well build
Answered by: vilson
Date published: 2021-01-18

question

Whats the warranty on the Lens?
Asked by: Anonymous
The Pentax SMC DA 50mm f/1.8 lens is covered by a one year, limited warranty.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Since this lens doesn't have aperture ring, What If I use it on Olympus OM-D EM5 Mark II with fotodix PK/M43 mount adapter(which doesn't have electronic contact), will aperture stay at f1.8 always? P.S. buying this lens primarily for pentax K5 and secondary for EM5 II.
Asked by: Vasanth V.
Correct, you wouldn't have control over the aperture and it would stay wide open at F/1.8
Answered by: Andrea O.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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