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    Pentax smc DA 50mm F1.8
    Pentax smc DA 50mm F1.8

    Pentax smc DA 50mm F1.8

    50mm · f/1.8

    Overview

    The Pentax SMC DA 50mm F1.8 is a lightweight, plastic-bodied prime lens offering good center sharpness wide open and excellent sharpness from f/5.6. Chromatic aberrations are well controlled, though axial CA can appear at f/1.8. Autofocus is noisy and screw-driven, but accurate. Build quality is economical with a plastic mount. It suits Pentax APS-C users seeking an affordable, fast prime for portraits or low-light shooting, but may not satisfy those wanting silent AF or robust construction.