Pentax DA* 55mm lens explained

smc Pentax-DA* 55mm f/1.4 SDM
Maker:Pentax
Feat-Ws:y
Feat-Usm:y
Feat-Mfo:y
Feat-Special:Weather-resistant
Application:Portrait
Type:p
Flength:55mm
Flength-Eq:82.5mm
Fov:1.5
Aperture:f/1.4 / f/22
Groups:8
Elements:9
Diaphragm:9, rounded
Close-Dist:0.45m (01.48feet)
Max-Mag:0.173x
Max-Diameter:70.5mm
Max-Length:66mm
Weight:375g
Filter:58mm
Hood:PH-RBH 58mm
Case:S90-100
Av-Diag:28.6°
Start:2008
Msrp:$799.95

The smc Pentax-DA* 55mm f/1.4 SDM lens is a professional prime lens for the Pentax K-mount. It is designed for portrait use[1] with a 35mm equivalent focal length of 82.5mm. The lens features weather sealing, an SDM ultrasonic motor for quiet autofocus, and has 9 rounded diaphragm blades for smoother bokeh. Autofocus speed is similar to an equivalent screwdrive lens.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/pentax_55_1p4_p15/ DPReview

    Pentax smc DA* 55mm 1:1.4 SDM review

  2. http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3916&review=pentax+da+55mm DigitalCameraReview: Pentax DA* 55mm f/1.4 SDM Lens Review