Pentax 43mm F1.9 HD FA LTD

Pentax 43mm lens

A prime PENTAX 43mm lens that faithfully captures depth of field as seen by the human eye, while delivering a beautiful image with rich, smooth gradation transitions and realistic reproduction of the depth, ambience and texture of the subject.

This standard lens has a focal length of 43mm, which is equal to the diagonal length of the image area of a 35mm film. Its unique focal length captures the image as if seen by the human eye and produces a natural sense of depth as seen with the naked eye.

Compared to conventional 50mm standard lenses, which were popular during the golden days of cinematic photography, this 43mm lens provides a slightly wider field of view to more effectively capture today's subjects such as high-rise buildings, wide streets, and trendy cityscapes.

In addition to the acclaimed optical performance of the smc PENTAX-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited, a bestseller for more than 20 years since its market launch, this lens recently features the original HD coating of PENTAX* to deliver sharp, well-defined images. sharp images even in demanding conditions, and a completely round shaped diaphragm to produce a beautiful and natural bokeh effect.

To optimize "sensitivity", one of the main design concepts of the Limited series, the utmost attention PENTAX paid even to details that cannot be measured simply in numerical terms, to improve the imaging power of this new lens. Freshly applied to the first optical element, the SP coating improves water/grease repellent and scratch-resistant performance, while improving maintainability.

To make the most of the lens' slim body, this lens is the only model in the Limited Series to feature a threaded lens hood. Thanks to its extremely compact dimensions, it ensures exceptional portability. A newly added mount pointer allows the user to mount the lens effortlessly and quickly on a camera body, while accentuating the unique exterior appearance of the HD FA Limited series.

Features PENTAX 43mm lens

• Standard optics of the new Limited series with HD coating, heir in 2021 to the pioneering lens of this saga that saw the light in 1997 and became a reference lens for lovers of PENTAX and SLR photography
• Barrel construction, sunshade and lid in meticulously machined high-grade aluminium, retaining the attractive design – both to the eye and to the touch – of this legendary Limited series
• Optics treated with PENTAX HD coating, which provides higher light transmittance and lower reflectance for images free from flare and ghosting effects
• Diaphragm of 8 rounded blades to produce a more pleasant bokeh effect. The diaphragm aperture remains round from f1.9 to f3.5
• SP (Super Protect) coating of the front lens to repel substances such as grease, dust and water
• Optical construction of 7 elements organized in 6 groups
• View angle of 53 degrees when mounted on a full-frame PENTAX camera, and 36.5 degrees when placed on an APS-C body
• Minimum focusing distance of 45 centimeters
• Diameter for 49 mm filters
• Weight of 163 grams with the parasol

Accessories included with the lens

• Front cover (O-LW54A)
• Back cover
• Case (P60-120)
• Sunshade (MH-RG49)