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Product Details
- Minimum focus distance of 1.5 feet
- Comes with case and lens hood
- Only 5.5 ounces and 1.1 inches
- TTL open-aperture metering
- Fully automatic diaphragm
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Customer Review
Classic lens!
The 43mm Limited has a reputation as a diva - very very good but temperamental. I've only seen mostly the very very good bits so far. I did some adhoc comparisons (with not only other SLR lenses but with a Ricoh Diacord and a Kodak Retina IIa) which clearly indicated the superior resolving power and dynamics of this lens. Where others start to seem fuzzy or begin to flare, the 43mm is still showing good definition. The color balance and gradation is excellent.May 2008 update: I've since compared the 43 to several Takumars (two versions of the 50/1.4 and a 55/1.8) and even wide open the 43 has more resolution and contrast. In some situations the Takumars have more magic, but the 43 always keeps up and often exceeds them in actual image quality. One of its biggest advantages is how well it resists flare - often flare is what reduces contrast in an image.I like 43mm on a full 35mm frame, and on a digital body it is short enough to work well indoors where 50mm...
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November 6, 2007
(Montclair, NJ USA) | Helpful Votes: 29 | Rating: 5
another jewel from Pentax
The 43mm f1.9 limited was the first of Pentax's limited series FA lenses. It's been around for some time now. And, in recent years, it has not received as many glowing reviews as the other FA limiteds (these being the 31mm f1.8 and the 77mm f1.8). A frequent complaint is a bit of softness at maximum aperature (and some chromatic aberation). Well, what to say? It is true that the lens becomes sharper (and CA lessens) as it is stopped down. (What lens doesn't?) And it is true that the other two limited lenses have a slight edge in this regard. However, if forced to choose between the 43mm limited and the 31mm limited (the undisputed resolution king) I would choose the 43mm in a heartbeat. The colour saturation on this lens is superb, and when stopped down to f4 or beyond it is bitingly sharp.This is, quite possibly, the most versatile lens I own. Certainly, if forced to carry only one lens, it's the diminutive 43mm limited that I reach for. Wide enough for interiors and...
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December 13, 2010
(Eastern PA) | Helpful Votes: 13 | Rating: 5
Works for me!
The Pentax 43mm f1.9 is just right for me. I bought it because I used to own a 50mm f1.4 that never felt wide enough and after that I owned a 35mm f2.8 that always felt too wide. For an everyday walk around lens this lens is just right for me. Using this lens with my Pentax K-5 is a joy.
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January 7, 2011
(Davis, CA) | Helpful Votes: 9 | Rating: 5
Product Description
The FA 43's natural perspective of subjects makes it ideally suited for everyday use including indoor photography, traveling, and hiking. Like every PENTAX lens, the smc P-FA 43mm F1.9 lens features our acclaimed smc multi-layer coating to lower surface reflection, reduce ultraviolet rays, and deliver clear, high-contrast images. Specifications: Lens mount: - PENTAX KAF mount Lens construction: - 7 elements in 6 groups Angle of view: - 53? Diaphragm control: - Fully Automatic Number of aperture blades: - 8 Minimum aperture: - F22 Metering system: - TTL open-aperture metering Minimum focusing distance: - 1.6 ft. (0.45m) Filter size: - 49mm Maximum magnification: - 0.12X Dimensions (diameter x length): - 2.5 x 1.1 inches (64mm x 27mm) Weight (w/o hood): - 5.5 oz. (155g) Click here to download the entire specifications manual. Top to learn more
