Lens · prime
SMC Pentax 67 165mm f/2.8
Pentax · 1989-c.2009
Discontinuedmedium-format
The SMC Pentax 67 165mm f/2.8 is the portrait telephoto for the system, equivalent to about 82mm on 35mm format. SMC Pentax 67 165mm f/2.8: 6 elements in 5 groups, 10 aperture blades, 1.6m minimum focus, 67mm filter thread, 835g.
- Focal length
- 165mm
- Max aperture
- f/2.8
- Mount
- Pentax 67
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 6 / 5
Known for
- Portraits
- Fashion
- Beauty
- Headshots
Considerations
- Can be handheld but tripod helps
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)5, level 5 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast5, level 5 of 5
Flare resistance4, level 4 of 5
CA control4, level 4 of 5
Vignetting control4, level 4 of 5
Distortion control5, level 5 of 5
Bokeh: Beautiful, smooth
Rendering: Excellent telephoto portrait rendering
Colour: Warm Pentax
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
smc PENTAX-6x7
1982-1989
Engraved smc PENTAX-6x7 1:2.8 165mm
smc PENTAX 67
1989-c.2009
Engraved smc PENTAX 67 1:2.8 165mm
Same optics
Common issues
- Reliable, check focus
Buying guide
Check focus smoothness.
Specifications
| Mount | Pentax 67 |
| Focal Length | 165mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 10 |
| Min Focus | 1.6m |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Weight | 835g |
Optical design
| Formula | unknown |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | SMC (Pentax) |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $450 - $750
- Mint
- ~$900
Indicative, no dated source.