Pentax FA Limited HD Pentax-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited 43mm
Pentax
42 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 50mm f/1.2 DG DN 50mm
Sigma
56 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Pentax FA Limited HD Pentax-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited 43mm
82 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews
The Pentax FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited is highly praised for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and solid metal build. Users love it for portraits and low-light photography, often calling it a must-have for Pentax shooters. Some note quirks like screw-drive autofocus noise and occasional fringing wide open, but these are minor compared to the overall image quality. A few mention the lack of a lens hood and that it's best suited for full-frame cameras.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh
- Solid metal build
- Compact and lightweight
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Screw-drive autofocus noise
- Fringing wide open
- No lens hood included
- Not ideal on APS-C
- Occasional focus miss in low light
Image quality 12
Build quality 8
Autofocus performance 7
Bokeh 6
Value for money 5
Portrait photography 5
Sigma Art 50mm f/1.2 DG DN 50mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Macro
Professional
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Pentax FA Limited HD Pentax-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited 43mm | Sigma Art 50mm f/1.2 DG DN 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 43 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 43 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 17 |
| Groups | 6 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 0★ | — |
| Coating | SMC coating | Super Multilayer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 | 13★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.15 kg★ | 0.74 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | High-Response Linear Actuator |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 400 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:8 | 1:6.2 |
Pros & Cons
Pentax FA Limited HD Pentax-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited 43mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average bokeh (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sigma Art 50mm f/1.2 DG DN 50mm
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 50mm f/1.2 DG DN 50mm
Scores 56 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.