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Pentax smc D FA Macro 50mm f/2.8

A compact 1:1 macro that covers full frame, with an aperture ring and screw-drive AF. 265g; the short focal length means working close to the subject.

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£399 new
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Core
Released
2004
Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Pentax K-mount
Filter Size
49mm
Dimensions
67.5mm diameter × 60mm length
Weight
265g
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
1x
Min. Focus Distance
0.195m

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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
5.9
Street
6.8
Travel
5.2
Wedding & Events
5.1
Filmmaking
4.3
Documentary
4.7
Landscape
4.7
Casual
6.3
Food
6.7
Macro
6.7
Architecture
4.3
Astrophotography
4.4
Underwater
5.3
✅ Great For
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Street 6.8 Strong on portability, focal length and value for money.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🎬
Filmmaking 4.3 Held back by video handling and optical stabilisation.
🏛️
Architecture 4.3 Held back by focal length and generation.
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Astrophotography 4.4 Held back by focal length and generation.
📝 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 — smc D FA Macro 50mm f/2.8