Pentax SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 Lens by Pentax
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Digital camera reviews of Pentax SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 Lens
Digital camera Review: A "must have" for any good SLR kit -- I LOVE this lens.
Summary: 5 Stars
This lens is on my camera most of the time. I love that the f/1.4 can let me keep a faster shutter speed and low ISO even when shooting with ambient light indoors, and it keeps my shutter speed nice and fast when shooting my kids, who are never sitting still. All that is nice, but what I REALLY love is the magic that happens when shooting with a nice small depth of field. The in-focus subject pops out from the background and everything else melts away into the silky smooth bokeh, giving me a lot of creative possibilities.
If you have a standard 18-55mm kit lens and are considering expanding your equipment to include one more lens, I would definitely recommend this one. It is not a zoom, and having it fixed at 50mm does mean that I have to move around a little more, but it is absolutely worth it. This one is a definite bargain and a must have for any good SLR kit!
Digital camera Review: A Great Budget Prime Lens
Summary: 5 Stars
For the money (less than $200 USD) this lens is a must have. I've read that the lens is very soft when fully open (F1.4) my copy is a "little" soft but nothing I can't live with. The lens is fast and does slow down in near darkness.
This lens is well worth the money.
Digital camera Review: A MUST HAVE FOR ANY PENTAX SHOOTERS!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I cannot rave enough about this lens, but trust me, it is a must have for any Pentax shooters. Pictures are sharp and crisp, even at low lighting. For the price, you cannot beat it!
Your neighbor,
HN
Digital camera Review: A Must Have in your Camera Bag. Favorite Lens
Summary: 5 Stars
I own 5-6 lenses for my Pentax *ist DS and this is bar none, my favorite. Why? Mainly because I love taking portraits whether the subject is my children or my furry friends. I don't know all the "technical" jargon but I do know "bokeh" which is that nice, blurry background this lens will give you. Everyone is always impressed by the pictures I take using this lens and always ask me how I got that "blurry" background. I always tell them "it's the lens". If you can only buy a couple of lenses, I would recommend buying this one and the 50-200mm lens. That should cover 90% of your needs. Only "negative" is that it doesn't always focus super-fast between shots but it is worth the wait. Trust me, some of your most stunning pictures will be with this lens. I am glad I bought mine several years ago as price seems to have skyrocketed. Try to find a nice "used" one if you can.Digital camera Review: A Must-Have
Summary: 5 Stars
If you own a Pentax SLR (digital or not), you absolutely must have this lens. There is no better bang for your buck out there.