Lens · prime
SMC Pentax 67 90mm f/2.8
Pentax · 1989-c.2009
Discontinuedmedium-format
The SMC Pentax 67 90mm f/2.8 is the standard lens for the Pentax 67 system, equivalent to about 45mm on 35mm format. SMC Pentax 67 90mm f/2.8: 7 elements in 5 groups, 8 aperture blades, 0.65m minimum focus, 67mm filter thread, 480g.
- Focal length
- 90mm
- Max aperture
- f/2.8
- Mount
- Pentax 67
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 7 / 5
Known for
- General purpose
- Portraits
- Documentary
- Street
Considerations
- Not as fast as the 105mm f/2.4
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)4, level 4 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: Smooth, classic
Rendering: Great medium format depth
Colour: Warm Pentax
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
smc PENTAX-6x7
1980-1989
Engraved smc PENTAX-6x7 1:2.8 90mm
smc PENTAX 67
1989-c.2009
Engraved smc PENTAX 67 1:2.8 90mm
Same optics
Buying guide
Check focus and aperture.
Specifications
| Mount | Pentax 67 |
| Focal Length | 90mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 8 |
| Min Focus | 0.65m |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Weight | 480g |
Optical design
| Formula | Double Gauss |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | SMC (Pentax) |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $250 - $450
- Mint
- ~$550
Indicative, no dated source.