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SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.2

Pentax · 1975-1989

A legendary achievement in lens design. The world's first 50mm f/1.2 lens. Ultra-fast aperture for extreme low light and creative shallow depth of field. Highly collectible.

Known for

  • Ultra-low light
  • Creative shallow DOF
  • Character portraits
  • Collectors

Considerations

  • Soft wide open
  • Heavy vignetting at f/1.2
  • Expensive

Optical Characteristics

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

Bokeh: Legendary extreme blur

Rendering: Unique f/1.2 character

Color: Warm, atmospheric

Common Issues

  • Focus ring stiffness
  • Oil on blades
  • Haze

Buying Guide

Rare and collectible. Check all elements for haze. Test aperture operation. Worth the premium for the unique rendering.

Specifications

MountPentax K
Focal Length50mm
Max Aperturef/1.2
Min Aperturef/22
Aperture Blades8
Min Focus0.45m
Filter Size52mm
Weight390g

Optical Design

FormulaDouble Gauss
Elements7
Groups6
CoatingSMC (Pentax)

Pricing

£300 - £600

Typical used price

Mint: ~£800

Collectible premium pricing

Adapts To

Sony EFujifilm XCanon RFMicro Four Thirds

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