Pentax DA 50mm f/1.8 SMC Lens

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  • Pentax DA 50mm f/1.8 SMC Lens
  • Pentax DA 50mm f/1.8 SMC Lens
  • Pentax DA 50mm f/1.8 SMC Lens
  • Pentax DA 50mm f/1.8 SMC Lens
$239.00 ETA: 04/11/2024

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the launch of the smc PENTAX-DA 50mm F1.8 lens. Designed for exclusive use with PENTAX K-mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras, this unifocal, medium-telephoto lens features a large maximum aperture and a round diaphragm to produce a natural, beautiful bokeh (out-of-focus) effect, making it ideal for portraits and casual snapshots.

The 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.

High-quality image description

Thanks to state-of-the-art PENTAX optical design technology, the image circle of the lens has been optimized for K-mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras to effectively compensate astigmatism for sharp, clear images.

Easy-to-handle medium-telephoto lens

When mounted on a PENTAX K-mount interchangeable-lens digital camera body, this medium-telephoto lens offers a focal length of approximately 76.5mm in the 35mm format, offering a moderate-telephoto perspective perfect for portraiture with a smooth, beautiful bokeh effect in the background and snapshots cropping a part of the subject. Its front surface is treated with the PENTAX-original SP (Super Protect) Coating to not only repel dust, water and grease, but also allow easy removal of grease adhering to the surface. This means worry-free use in all kinds of shooting locations.

Large maximum aperture

Thanks to its large F1.8 maximum aperture, the lens can easily produce images with a very shallow depth of field. Its round diaphragm produces a natural, beautiful bokeh effect, while minimizing streaking of point light sources. The large aperture also makes it possible to use faster shutter speeds under poor lighting conditions to minimize the risk of camera shake and subject shake.

Compact, lightweight design

Measuring a mere 38.5 millimeters in length and weighing just 122 grams, this lens has the compact, lightweight design that lets it come along on every outing. Its solid, refined appearance matches the design of a top-class camera body.

 

Focal Length

50mm
(Equivalent to 76.5mm in 35mm format)

Aperture

F1.8

Minimum Aperture

F22

Lens Construction

6 elements in 5 groups

Angle of View

31.5° (wiith PENTAX D-SLR camera body)

Lens Mount

KAF

Minimum Focusing Distance

0.45 (1.48ft)

Maximum Magnification

0.15x

Filter Diameter

52mm

Diaphragm control

Fully Automatic

Number of Diaphragm Blades

7

Lens hood

RH-RA52mm (Option)

Lens cap

Lens Cap O-LC52N

Lens case

S70-70 (Option)

Maximum Diameter & Minimum Length

φ63.0mm x 38.5mm (2.5 inch x 1.5 inch)

Weight

122 g / 4.3 oz

  • Pentax smc DA 50mm f/1.8 Lens
  • Front and Rear Lens Caps
  • Brand: Pentax | Code: 22177
    APN: 0027075217607 | Supplier Code: 22177

    Brand: Pentax | Code: 22177
    APN: 0027075217607 | Supplier Code: 22177

    At a glance

    PENTAX RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the launch of the smc PENTAX-DA 50mm F1.8 lens. Designed for exclusive use with PENTAX K-mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras, this unifocal, medium-telephoto lens features a large maximum aperture and a round diaphragm to produce a natural, beautiful bokeh (out-of-focus) effect, making it ideal for portraits and casual snapshots.