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Pentax HD FA 50mm f/1.4

A 2023 re-release of the FA 50mm f/1.4 with HD coatings and a modern rendering: 223g, aperture ring, distance scale and screw-drive AF. The sharper, cleaner of Pentax's two 50mm f/1.4 options.

Starting from
£370 new
Average price across retailers: ~£370
Available at 3 retailers
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Clifton Cameras
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£370
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£370
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Core
Released
2023
Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Compatible Mount
Pentax K-mount
Filter Size
49mm
Dimensions
65mm diameter × 40.5mm length
Weight
223g
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
0.15x
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
6.7
Street
8.1
Travel
5.6
Wedding & Events
5.4
Filmmaking
4.6
Documentary
5.0
Landscape
5.1
Casual
7.0
Food
5.1
Architecture
4.9
Astrophotography
6.3
Underwater
4.4
✅ Great For
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Street 8.1 Strong on portability, focal length and maximum aperture.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Underwater 4.4 Held back by focal length and close focusing.
🎬
Filmmaking 4.6 Held back by video handling and optical stabilisation.
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Architecture 4.9 Held back by focal length 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 50mm f/1.4