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Review on SMC Pentax FA πŸ“· 50mm f/1.4: Exceptional Low-Light Photography Lens by Eunu Aroha ᠌

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A great option for this money, I definitely recommend it!

I have been photographing with this lens periodically since 2022. I believe that this lens is somehow underestimated by users. Yes, the DA55* has slightly nobler bokeh. But this is very subjective. I want to play around with this lens shooting a city at night out of focus (round lights at night) ;=) The lens needs to buy an inexpensive 49mm lens hood. The image contrast will be greatly improved.

Pros
  • Light, metallic hood, nice bokeh. Covers full frame. With this lens, I managed to get good and dear photos to which I want to return myself))) With a good attitude, the absence of a motor inside makes the lens a long-liver.
Cons
  • Focusing is not instantaneous, but on the K5 it is fast enough. Perhaps the price is high. No quick shift. Sometimes it needs