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Pentax smc FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic

The film-era FA 50mm f/1.4 optics kept deliberately 'classic' with the older SMC coating for softer, lower-contrast rendering and flare character. 216g, aperture ring, screw-drive AF.

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£449 new
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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 × 37mm length
Weight
216g
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
8.0
Travel
5.6
Wedding & Events
5.4
Filmmaking
4.6
Documentary
5.0
Landscape
5.1
Casual
6.9
Food
5.1
Architecture
4.9
Astrophotography
6.3
Underwater
4.4
✅ Great For
🌆
Street 8.0 Strong on portability, focal length and maximum aperture.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🤿
Underwater 4.4 Held back by focal length and close focusing.
🎬
Filmmaking 4.6 Held back by video handling and optical stabilisation.
🏛️
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 — smc FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic