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Pentax DA* 55mm f/1.4 Lens

Pentax DA* 55mm f/1.4 Lens

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stock due: 28/04/2024 ETA: 28/04/2024
(from time of order)
stock due: 28/04/2024 ETA: 28/04/2024
(from time of order)
stock due: 28/04/2024 ETA: 28/04/2024
(from time of order)
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This lens features high resolution for sharp, crystal-clear images of subjects and a smoothly connected out-of-focus (bokeh) softness. 

Brand: Pentax   |    Code: 21790
APN: 0027075147348   |    Supplier Code: 21790 Supplier Description: PENTAX-DA* 55MM F1.4

Featuring both sharpness and natural out-of-focus (bokeh) effect Large aperture Star series lens ideal for portraits

This lens features high resolution for sharp, crystal-clear images of subjects and a smoothly connected out-of-focus (bokeh) softness. This is a medium telephoto lens that is ideal for portraits. The lens uses Anomalous Dispersion Glass for reducing color blurring and enabling images with high contrast and sharpness. It also uses the "Aero Bright Coating," which features higher transmissivity than conventional coatings for delivering high image quality with unparalleled sharpness and a minimum of flare. The lens uses a round iris diaphragm for providing natural out-of-focus (bokeh) effect and has a dust-resistant and drip-proof construction. The AF system is for SDM (AF using internal lens ultrasonic motor) only (Note 1).

Focal length equivalent to 84.5mm in 35mm film format

This is a medium telephoto single focal point lens equivalent to 84.5mm in the 35mm film format, and it includes a large aperture with an extremely bright open F value of 1.4. This lens is ideal for portrait and other photography.

Aero Bright Coating

The newly developed Aero Bright Coating provides exceptional reflection performance over a wide wavelength range. This enables a significantly higher transmissivity for a substantial reduction in flare and ghosting, which adversely affect imaging performance.

Natural, soft out-of-focus (bokeh) effect

The newest optical design and a round iris diaphragm (up to F2.8) were developed with special attention to providing a natural, soft out-of-focus (bokeh) effect with a shallow depth of field that is only possible with large aperture lenses.

Dust-resistant and drip-proof construction

The various lens components have been sealed for enabling a dust-resistant and drip-proof construction that prevents the entry of water and dust into the lens.

Quick-Shift Focus System

If you turn the focus ring after focusing by the AF, focusing instantly switches to the manual focus. This enables smooth focusing operations without the need for a switching operation.

SP (super protect) coating

A special coating is used on the front lens for repelling water and oils. This enables any water and oils on the lens to be easily removed for effective protection of the lens surface.

Design developed specifically for digital SLR cameras

This design has been optimized for digital image characteristics to minimize ghosting and flare. Also, the image circle is tailored specifically to the size of the imaging elements for allowing a compact, lightweight body size for a large aperture lens.

Type

Telephoto

Focal length (Equivalent to 35mm format)

55mm(84.5mm)

Maximum aperture

F1.4

Minimum aperture

F22

Angle of View

28.6°

Lens construction

9 elements / 8 groups

No. of diaphragm blades

9

Closest focusing distance

0.45m

Maximum reproduction ratio

0.173x

Filter size

58mm

Diameter x length

70.5 x 66 mm

Weight

375g

  • Pentax Telephoto 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR
  • PH-RBH Lens Hood for SMC DA* 55mm f/1.4 SDM Lens
  • O-LC58 58mm Lens Cap
  • Rear Lens Cap (B) for Bayonet Mount Lenses
  • Lens Case S90-100 (Soft)
  • OVERVIEW

    Featuring both sharpness and natural out-of-focus (bokeh) effect Large aperture Star series lens ideal for portraits

    This lens features high resolution for sharp, crystal-clear images of subjects and a smoothly connected out-of-focus (bokeh) softness. This is a medium telephoto lens that is ideal for portraits. The lens uses Anomalous Dispersion Glass for reducing color blurring and enabling images with high contrast and sharpness. It also uses the "Aero Bright Coating," which features higher transmissivity than conventional coatings for delivering high image quality with unparalleled sharpness and a minimum of flare. The lens uses a round iris diaphragm for providing natural out-of-focus (bokeh) effect and has a dust-resistant and drip-proof construction. The AF system is for SDM (AF using internal lens ultrasonic motor) only (Note 1).

    Focal length equivalent to 84.5mm in 35mm film format

    This is a medium telephoto single focal point lens equivalent to 84.5mm in the 35mm film format, and it includes a large aperture with an extremely bright open F value of 1.4. This lens is ideal for portrait and other photography.

    Aero Bright Coating

    The newly developed Aero Bright Coating provides exceptional reflection performance over a wide wavelength range. This enables a significantly higher transmissivity for a substantial reduction in flare and ghosting, which adversely affect imaging performance.

    Natural, soft out-of-focus (bokeh) effect

    The newest optical design and a round iris diaphragm (up to F2.8) were developed with special attention to providing a natural, soft out-of-focus (bokeh) effect with a shallow depth of field that is only possible with large aperture lenses.

    Dust-resistant and drip-proof construction

    The various lens components have been sealed for enabling a dust-resistant and drip-proof construction that prevents the entry of water and dust into the lens.

    Quick-Shift Focus System

    If you turn the focus ring after focusing by the AF, focusing instantly switches to the manual focus. This enables smooth focusing operations without the need for a switching operation.

    SP (super protect) coating

    A special coating is used on the front lens for repelling water and oils. This enables any water and oils on the lens to be easily removed for effective protection of the lens surface.

    Design developed specifically for digital SLR cameras

    This design has been optimized for digital image characteristics to minimize ghosting and flare. Also, the image circle is tailored specifically to the size of the imaging elements for allowing a compact, lightweight body size for a large aperture lens.

    SPECIFICATIONS

    Type

    Telephoto

    Focal length (Equivalent to 35mm format)

    55mm(84.5mm)

    Maximum aperture

    F1.4

    Minimum aperture

    F22

    Angle of View

    28.6°

    Lens construction

    9 elements / 8 groups

    No. of diaphragm blades

    9

    Closest focusing distance

    0.45m

    Maximum reproduction ratio

    0.173x

    Filter size

    58mm

    Diameter x length

    70.5 x 66 mm

    Weight

    375g

    IN THE BOX

  • Pentax Telephoto 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM Autofocus Lens for Digital SLR
  • PH-RBH Lens Hood for SMC DA* 55mm f/1.4 SDM Lens
  • O-LC58 58mm Lens Cap
  • Rear Lens Cap (B) for Bayonet Mount Lenses
  • Lens Case S90-100 (Soft)
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