Pentax announces a fast 'nifty fifty'


The HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW envoys another age of Pentax Star-arrangement focal points, the brand's exceptional scope of optics.

The focal point is intended to convey significantly enhanced settling force, and guarantees to give particularly high imaging execution notwithstanding when utilized completely open at f/1.4.

Pentax claims the HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW will likewise create fresh, contortion free pictures over the whole centering range, from the base centering separation of 40cm to endlessness.

The HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW is an all-climate optic and highlights a residue confirmation and climate safe form, with eight seals to keep the entrance of water and residue into the focal point. Mount it on a climate safe body like the K-1 and you'll joyfully have the capacity to shoot in rain or fog, or in areas inclined to water sprinkles or shower. There's additionally a SP (Super Protect) covering to keep the front surface free of residue and spots.

Recently created ring-type SDM

The HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW likewise includes a recently created ring-type SDM (Supersonic Direct-drive Motor), which produces as much as 7.5 times the torque of the ordinary SDM in existing focal points. This, Pentax says, will convey a smooth, fast move of the overwhelming, multi-component raise focal point aggregate amid centering.

Similarly as with numerous cutting edge focal points, there's an electromagnetic stomach control component for reliable presentation control amid motion picture recording, yet this means the focal point is just completely good with the K-1 Mark II, K-1, K-3 II, K-3, KP, K-70, K-S2 or K-S1.

The HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW will be accessible from July 20, evaluated at £1,199.99/$1,199. Australian evaluating is still to be affirmed.

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