Pentax has just officially announced the new Pentax HD Pentax-FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited lens. It is an updated version of the ‘smc’ version of this ultra-compact lens, which was released in 1999. It has an ‘HD’ coating to reduce flare and ghosting, and fully rounded aperture blades. The lens has a minimum focus distance of 70cm (27.6″) and a max magnification of 0.14x. The lens is all-aluminum (but not weather-sealed) and includes an aperture ring. This new lens costs $799.95, first available for pre-order at Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama.
Below are the detailed specifications of Pentax HD Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited lens:
Principal specifications | ||
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Lens type | Prime lens | |
Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
Focal length | 77 mm | |
Image stabilization | No | |
Lens mount | Pentax KAF | |
Aperture | ||
Maximum aperture | F1.8 | |
Minimum aperture | F22 | |
Aperture ring | Yes | |
Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | |
Optics | ||
Elements | 7 | |
Groups | 6 | |
Special elements / coatings | HD + Super Protect coatings | |
Focus | ||
Minimum focus | 0.70 m (27.56″) | |
Maximum magnification | 0.14× | |
Autofocus | Yes | |
Motor type | Screw drive from camera | |
Full time manual | Unknown | |
Focus method | Internal | |
Distance scale | Yes | |
DoF scale | Yes | |
Physical | ||
Weight | 270 g (0.60 lb) | |
Diameter | 64 mm (2.52″) | |
Length | 48 mm (1.89″) | |
Materials | Aluminum | |
Sealing | No | |
Colour | Black, silver | |
Filter thread | 49 mm | |
Hood supplied | Yes |
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