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SMC Pentax 67 35mm f/4.5 Fisheye

Pentax · 1981-2008

The SMC Pentax 67 35mm f/4.5 Fisheye provides 180° diagonal coverage on the 6x7 format. Built-in filter turret for black and white work. Creates dramatic circular distortion effects.

Known for

  • Creative
  • Interiors
  • Architecture
  • Extreme wide

Considerations

  • Extreme distortion
  • Specialized
  • No external filters

Optical Characteristics

Sharpness (wide)
4/5
Sharpness (stopped)
5/5
Contrast
4/5
Flare Resistance
4/5
CA Control
4/5
Vignetting Control
3/5
Distortion Control
1/5

Bokeh: Fisheye character

Rendering: 180° diagonal coverage

Color: Warm Pentax

Common Issues

  • Filter turret mechanism

Buying Guide

Test filter turret. Specialized creative lens.

Specifications

MountPentax 67
Focal Length35mm
Max Aperturef/4.5
Min Aperturef/22
Aperture Blades6
Min Focus0.4m
Weight920g

Optical Design

FormulaRetrofocus
Elements9
Groups8
CoatingSMC (Pentax)

Pricing

£600 - £1000

Typical used price

Mint: ~£1200

Fisheye for Pentax 67

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