Overview

The Pentax smc FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited is a compact, all-metal short telephoto lens praised for exceptional center sharpness and near-zero distortion. Its optical strengths include excellent chromatic aberration correction and pleasing rendering. Weaknesses are soft edges wide open, noticeable coma, and loud, inaccurate autofocus. Build quality is superb with a metal barrel and built-in hood. It suits portrait and selective landscape photographers who prioritize image quality and handling over fast AF.