Pentax has just officially announced the new Pentax HD Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited Lens. It is an updated version of the ‘smc’ version of this ultra-compact lens, which was released in 1997. It has an ‘HD’ coating to reduce flare and ghosting, and fully rounded aperture blades. The lens has a minimum focus distance of 45cm (17.7″) and a max magnification of 0.12x. The lens is all-aluminum (but not weather-sealed) and includes an aperture ring. This new lens costs $599.95, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
Below are the detailed specifications of Pentax HD Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited lens:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 43 mm | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F1.9 | |
| Minimum aperture | F22 | |
| Aperture ring | Yes | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 8 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 7 | |
| Groups | 6 | |
| Special elements / coatings | HD + Super Protect coatings | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.45 m (17.72″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.12× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Screw drive from camera | |
| Full time manual | Unknown | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | Yes | |
| DoF scale | Yes | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 155 g (0.34 lb) | |
| Diameter | 64 mm (2.52″) | |
| Length | 27 mm (1.06″) | |
| Materials | Aluminum | |
| Sealing | No | |
| Colour | Black, silver | |
| Filter thread | 49 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
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