Mar
15
SMC Pentax FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited
This article is part of the small but growing Index of Pancake Lenses!
| Specifications for the SMC Pentax FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited "Honorary Pancake" |
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| Years Produced |
1997 - Still in production • Chrome lens was introduced first in 1997, Black was released in 1999 and is apparently available only in Japan |
| Street Price | US - $599.00 (In 1997) |
| Lens Type | Normal |
| Available Mounts |
• Pentax K |
| Optical Construction |
6 groups in 7 elements
• Features a new type of SMC ghostless coating process • Gaussian type lens |
| Weather Sealing | No |
| Aperture Blades | 8 - Circular blade pattern |
| Focus Type |
Manual Focus
• Relies on external drive screw on camera body for autofocus. This feature is camera body dependent |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Min. Focus Distance |
• 0.45m • (17.72 inches) |
| Dimensions |
• 64.0 x 27.0mm • (2.52 x 1.06 inches) |
| Weight |
• 155g • (5.47 ounces) |
| Filter Size | 49mm |
| Hood | Screw-on hood: MH-RA 49mm |
This handsome looking lens is built very well and sports the sharpness performance to match its appearance.
Released in limited numbers, it is highly regarded by Pentax shooters. The only turnoffs seem to be its high price and relatively small focus ring compared to other pancake lenses.