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Pentax HD FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited

The HD-coated update of the cult FA 43mm Limited: a true 'normal' focal length on full frame, 155g, machined aluminium, aperture ring and screw-drive AF. Black or silver.

Starting from
£629 new
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Value & Depreciation
£650
Launch price
→
£629
Today
=
3%
Value drop
Over ~5 years, this camera has cost roughly £4/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2021
Focal Length
43mm
Aperture
f/1.9
Compatible Mount
Pentax K-mount
Filter Size
49mm
Dimensions
64mm diameter × 27mm length
Weight
155g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Screw drive from the camera body
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
8
Magnification
0.12x
Min. Focus Distance
0.45m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.1
Street
8.2
Travel
5.9
Wedding & Events
5.8
Filmmaking
4.9
Documentary
5.3
Landscape
5.7
Casual
6.9
Food
4.6
Architecture
5.6
Astrophotography
6.5
Underwater
4.6
✅ Great For
🌆
Street 8.2 Strong on portability, focal length and optical quality.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🤿
Underwater 4.6 Held back by focal length and close focusing.
🍽️
Food 4.6 Held back by close focusing and focal length.
🎬
Filmmaking 4.9 Held back by video handling and optical stabilisation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — HD FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited