Pentax DA 50mm lens

SMC Pentax-DA 50mm f/1.8
Maker Pentax
Technical data
Type Prime
Focal length 50mm
Focal length (35mm equiv.) 75mm
Crop factor 1.0
Aperture (max/min) f/1.8 / f/22
Close focus distance 0.45 metres (1.5 ft)
Max. magnification 0.15x
Diaphragm blades 7, rounded
Construction 6 elements / 5 groups
Features
Application Normal prime
Physical
Max. length 38.5 millimetres (1.52 in)
Diameter 63.0 millimetres (2.48 in)
Weight 122 grams (4.3 oz)
Filter diameter 52mm
Accessories
Lens hood RH-RA 52mm
Case S70-70
Angle of view
Diagonal 46° (full frame)
31.5° (APS-C)
History
Introduction 2012
Retail info
MSRP $249.95 USD

The SMC Pentax-DA 50mm f/1.8 lens is a normal prime lens for the Pentax K-mount. The 75mm equivalent focal length on APS-C cameras and fast f/1.8 aperture make it well suited for portrait photography. It uses a simple double-Gauss design of 6 elements in 5 groups.

Similar lenses from other manufacturers include the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II and Nikon AF Nikkor 50 mm f/1.8D.

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