Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW Lens, Black

Under the banner of Pentax's prestigious Star series, the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW Lens, in its sleek black finish, sets a new standard for professional photography equipment. This lens, the first of its kind developed under Pentax's revamped performance evaluation criteria, boasts a large-aperture, making it a high-performance, next-generation lens that guarantees exceptional image quality with minimal aberrations.This versatile 50mm lens, a standard focal length for full-frame cameras, is designed to fully harness the high-resolution capabilities of the Pentax full-frame series. It delivers high image resolving power, ensuring outstanding imaging performance from the center to the edges of the image field, even at open aperture. This lens is not only capable of producing a beautiful bokeh effect but also excels in rendering outstanding image quality at close ranges.The large maximum aperture of f/1.4 makes this lens an ideal choice for portraiture and indoor photography, delivering bright, clear images across a wide array of subjects and scenes. Its state-of-the-art optical technology includes Pentax's proprietary Aero Bright Coating II, a lens-coating nanotechnology that uses a super-low refractive film fabrication process. This, coupled with the high-grade, multi-layer HD Coating, effectively reduces flare and ghost images to a minimum, even in challenging lighting conditions such as backlighting.Designed as an All Weather (AW) model, the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW Lens features a robust dustproof, weather-resistant structure. With eight special seals, it prevents water and dust intrusion into the lens interior, making it a reliable choice for outdoor shooting when paired with a Pentax weather-resistant digital SLR camera body.This lens also incorporates a newly developed ring-type ultrasonic motor SDM, which generates almost twice the torque of conventional lens-driving motors. This powerful driving force ensures smooth, high-speed shifting of the heavy, multi-element rear lens group during focusing operations. The lens also features a nine-blade rounded diaphragm that produces a natural bokeh effect at up to F2.8 aperture setting, while minimizing the streaking effect of point light sources. Additionally, the Quick-Shift Focus System allows for instant switching from auto-focus to manual-focus operation, and the front surface of the lens is treated with a Super Protect (SP) Coating to effectively repel water and grease.