Product Overview

The smc PENTAX-D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro is a no-nonsense workhorse for shooters who want one lens that can pull double duty. On full-frame it’s a true normal; on APS-C it behaves like a short tele, ideal for portraits and detail work. With 1:1 life-size magnification, you can move in close and fill the frame with texture, product shots, insects or bush detail without stacking accessories or extension tubes.

Optically it’s a classic Pentax design: 8 elements in 7 groups, multi-coated glass and a fully automatic diaphragm that keeps contrast high and flare low, even in harsh Aussie light. Focus is driven by the camera’s screwdrive motor with Quick-Shift, so you can grab the focus ring and fine-tune instantly. A solid 49mm filter thread, included hood and compact 265 g build make it easy to keep this lens in the kit all day, whether you’re shooting in the shed, on the street or out on a hike.

Key Features

• 50mm prime macro design delivers true 1:1 life-size reproduction, ideal for capturing fine detail in close-up subjects.
• Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture supports shallow depth of field and cleaner handheld shooting in lower light.
• Optimised smc multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting, improving contrast and colour accuracy for digital sensors.
• Pentax KAF mount compatibility works seamlessly with Pentax DSLR and film bodies, maintaining full-frame coverage.
• Quick-Shift Focus System and screwdrive autofocus allow rapid AF acquisition with instant manual override for precise control.
• Minimum focusing distance of approximately 0.195 m enables tight framing of small subjects without additional accessories.
• Eight-blade automatic diaphragm provides smooth, pleasing background blur for portraits and macro compositions.
• Compact 67.5 mm diameter and 60 mm length with 265 g weight make it easy to carry for travel, hiking and field macro work.
• 49 mm filter thread accepts common filters and the included PH-RBC 49 mm hood for better flare protection.
• Robust optical construction of 8 elements in 7 groups ensures consistent sharpness from centre to edges across the frame.