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PentaxPrime·PENTAX K mount·1997

Smc Pentax-FA 43mm F/1.9 Limited

Specifications01

Focal length43mm
Max aperturef/1.9
TypePrime
Release year1997
Weight155 g
Filter size49 mm
Physical length27 mm
Min focus distance0.45 m
Max magnification0.125
Aperture blades8
Optical elements7
Groups6
Min aperturef/22
AutofocusYes
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure setting)
Lens hoodMH-RA49 - Screw-type round
TeleconvertersHD Pentax-DA 1.4X AF Rear Converter AW→ 60.2mm F/2.7 Pentax Rear Converter-A 1.4X-S→ 60.2mm F/2.7 Pentax Rear Converter-A 2X-S→ 86mm F/3.8
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeStandard prime lens

Summary02

SMC Pentax-FA 43mm F/1.9 Limited is a Pentax K-mount standard prime for low-light and general photography, offering a wide f/1.9 aperture. The “Limited” series is designed for a compact, lightweight build.

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Where can this lens be adapted?

The Pentax K mount has a flange distance of 45.46 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work

  • Pentax DA and FA J lenses have no aperture ring. Use an adapter with its own aperture control.
  • Pentax DA lenses are made for APS-C.
  • Sony EAdapter · 27.46 mm
  • Canon RFAdapter · 25.46 mm
  • Nikon ZAdapter · 29.46 mm
  • Fujifilm XAdapter · 27.76 mm
  • L-MountAdapter · 25.46 mm
  • Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 26.21 mm
  • Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 18.76 mm
  • Canon EF-MAdapter · 27.46 mm
  • Canon EFAdapter · 1.46 mm

    A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.

No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: Nikon F.

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