Pentax HD Pentax-FA 31mm F1.8, 43mm F1.9 and 77mm F1.8 Limited Lens Officially Announced

Pentax has just officially announced three new lenses: Pentax HD Pentax-FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited lens, Pentax HD Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited Lens and  Pentax HD Pentax-FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited lens .

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Pentax  HD Pentax-FA 31mm F1.8 Limited check price B&H/ Adorama
Pentax  HD Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited check price B&H/ Adorama 
Pentax  HD Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited check price Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama  

Pentax HD Pentax-FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited lens is an updated version of the ‘smc’ version which was released in 2001. It has an ‘HD’ coating to reduce flare and ghosting, and fully rounded aperture blades. The lens has a minimum focus distance of 30cm (11.8″) and a max magnification of 0.16x. The lens is all-aluminum (but not weather-sealed) and includes an aperture ring. This new lens costs $1,049.95, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.

Below are the detailed specifications of Pentax HD Pentax-FA 31mm F1.8 Limited lens:

Principal specifications
Lens type Prime lens
Max Format size 35mm FF
Focal length 31 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 9
Groups 7
Special elements / coatings HD + Super Protect coatings
Focus
Minimum focus 0.30 m (11.81)
Maximum magnification 0.16×
Autofocus Yes
Motor type Screw drive from camera
Full time manual Unknown
Focus method Internal
Distance scale Yes
DoF scale Yes
Physical
Weight 341 g (0.75 lb)
Diameter 65 mm (2.56)
Length 69 mm (2.72)
Materials Aluminum
Sealing No
Colour Black, silver
Filter thread 58 mm
Hood supplied Yes

Pentax HD Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited Lens 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

Pentax HD Pentax-FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited lens 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
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

 

SUPPORT CAMERAEGG, BUY FROM ONE OF OUR AFFILIATE RETAILERS, THANKS !
Pentax  HD Pentax-FA 31mm F1.8 Limited check price B&H/ Adorama
Pentax  HD Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited check price B&H/ Adorama 
Pentax  HD Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited check price Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama  

 

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