Pentax FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited Lens 00ZPNTX31F1.8LL

OVERVIEW

The unique smc PENTAX-FA 31mm F1.8 AL Limited lens offers exceptionally high image quality and, when used on a PENTAX DSLR a perspective similar to that of the human eye. It incorporates a glass-moulded aspherical lens element into its 9-element, 7-group optics, and offers sharp, crisp image reproduction, even at the maximum aperture of F1.8. It features a beautiful aluminium body and comes equipped with a flower-shaped lens hood.

Focal length of 31mm for opening up new possibilities in wide-angle expression. This lens uses glass molded aspherical and high-reflection, low dispersion lenses together with a large aperture of F1.8 for sharp imaging performance with natural perspective and high contrast, and the floating lens system allows proper imaging performance at all shooting distances for providing exceptional image quality for every situation. A flower-shaped hood is also integrated in the design for easy operation of circular polarizing filters.

This lens incorporates a glass-molded aspherical lens element to minimize spherical aberrations.
Sharp, crisp image reproduction, even at the maximum aperture of f/1.8
Non-rotating front lens element
Built-in lens hood
The thin, lightweight design makes it an ideal carry anywhere lens
The versatile angle of view produces natural images with a moderate perspective or an expanded depth of field, making it ideal for many different types of subjects and occasions, from snapshots to landscapes to architecture
The limited lens series quality offers distinctive visual appeal and a premium appearance with its polished metal design
Developed for Pentax film SLR cameras, however full-frame optics are also compatible with Pentax digital SLR cameras

SPECIFICATIONS

Performance

Focal Length	31mm Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 46.5 mm
Aperture	Maximum: f/1.8 Minimum: f/22
Lens Mount	Pentax K
Format Compatibility	35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Pentax Digital (APS-C)
Angle of View	70°
Minimum Focus Distance	1' / 30.48 cm
Maximum Magnification	0.16x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio	1:6
Optical Design	9 Elements in 7 Groups
Diaphragm Blades	9
Image Stabilization	No
Autofocus	Yes
Tripod Collar	No

Physical

Filter Thread	58 mm
Dimensions (DxL)	6.60 x 6.86 cm
Weight	346 g

IN THE BOX

Pentax smcP FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited Lens (Silver / Black)
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