Pentax HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 50mm
Pentax
49 Overall Score
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Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Pentax HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 50mm
88 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews
The HD FA 50mm f/1.4 lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful color rendition, and smooth bokeh. Users appreciate its fast and silent autofocus, solid build quality, and compatibility with both film and digital Pentax bodies. Some mention the need for a firmware update on older cameras and occasional back-focus issues, but overall it's considered a top-tier prime lens.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful color rendition
- Smooth bokeh
- Fast and silent autofocus
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Firmware update required on older cameras
- Occasional back-focus issues
- Slight magenta cast wide open
- Heavier than some other lenses
- Price may be higher than Pentax direct
Image quality 12
Autofocus performance 5
Build quality 6
Firmware compatibility 4
Bokeh 4
Value for money 3
Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
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Specifications
| Pentax HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 50mm | Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 140 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 16 |
| Groups | 6 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Multilayer HD Coating | multi-coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 4.0-5.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.91 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | inner focus direct-drive linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 62 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Pentax HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 50mm
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.