Lens · prime
SMC Pentax 67 75mm f/2.8 AL
Pentax · 2001-c.2009
Discontinuedmedium-format
The SMC Pentax 67 75mm f/2.8 AL is the fast wide angle for the system, equivalent to about 37mm on 35mm format. Fast aperture allows environmental portraits with background separation. SMC Pentax 67 75mm f/2.8 AL: 7 elements in 5 groups, 0.41m minimum focus, 67mm filter thread, 560g.
- Focal length
- 75mm
- Max aperture
- f/2.8
- Mount
- Pentax 67
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 7 / 5
Known for
- Environmental portraits
- Documentary
- Landscapes
- Low light
Considerations
- Less common
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 control4, level 4 of 5
Bokeh: Beautiful, modern
Rendering: Sharp yet characterful
Colour: Warm Pentax
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Buying guide
Check aperture operation, focus smoothness and the condition of the glass and coatings.
Specifications
| Mount | Pentax 67 |
| Focal Length | 75mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Focus | 0.41m |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Weight | 560g |
Optical design
| Formula | Retrofocus |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | SMC (Pentax) |
| Special | Hybrid aspherical element |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $600 - $1000
- Mint
- ~$1200
Indicative, no dated source.