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product_id: 79821600
title: "Pentax DA 50mm f1.8 Lens for Pentax DSLR Cameras"
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# Excellent low-light performance Smooth, creamy bokeh Fast f/1.8 aperture Pentax DA 50mm f1.8 Lens for Pentax DSLR Cameras

**Brand:** pentax
**Price:** VT37980
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Elevate your portraits with Pentax’s sharpest 50mm magic!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pentax DA 50mm f1.8 Lens for Pentax DSLR Cameras by pentax
- **How much does it cost?** VT37980 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/79821600-pentax-da-50mm-f1-8-lens-for-pentax-dslr-cameras)

## Best For

- pentax enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pentax brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smooth Manual Focus:** Long travel focus ring for precise control and creative shots
- • **Bright f/1.8 Aperture:** Capture sharp images with stunning depth even in dim light
- • **Compact & Lightweight:** Only 122g and 3.8cm long—carry it everywhere effortlessly
- • **Super Protect Coating:** Resists dust, water & grease for pristine clarity
- • **Portrait-Perfect Focal Length:** 76.5mm equivalent on APS-C for flattering close-ups

## Overview

The Pentax DA 50mm f/1.8 is a compact, lightweight prime lens designed for APS-C K-mount DSLRs, delivering a 76.5mm equivalent focal length ideal for portraits. Its fast f/1.8 aperture excels in low-light conditions and creates beautiful, smooth bokeh. Featuring Pentax’s Super Protect coating, it resists dust and moisture, ensuring durability and image clarity. With precise autofocus and a smooth manual focus ring, this lens is a versatile, budget-friendly essential for creative photographers seeking sharp, professional results.

## Description

Product Description The smc DA 50mm f/1.8 Lens from Pentax is a fast f/1.8 lens for cameras with a Pentax K mount. Mounted to a camera with an APS-C sensor, this lens gives an angle of view equivalent to a 76.5mm telephoto lens--ideal for portraits. The wide f/1.8 aperture makes this an essential lens for working in low light, and it also delivers beautiful bokeh (the out-of-focus portion of a photograph). This lightweight (4.3 oz) lens is very compact--just 1.5" (3.8 cm) long. The addition of Pentax Super Protect (SP) coating to the lens helps prevent dust, water, grease and other substances from attaching themselves to a lens and degrading image quality. From the Manufacturer This fast F1.8 aperture prime standard lens is ideal for portrait, still life, or low light photography. The rounded diaphragm blades create a more circular aperture for smooth, beautiful bokeh at large aperture setting. Prime standard lens is ideal for portrait, still life, or low light photography.Rounded diaphragm blades create a more circular aperture for smooth, beautiful bokeh at large aperture settings.Focal length equivalent to 76.5mm (in 35mm format).Fast F1.8 aperture for outstanding depth of field control.SP (Super Protect) coating, which repels dust, water, grease, and other substances that may adhere to the surface of the lens.Developed specifically for PENTAX digital SLR cameras.

Review: Cannot Get Any Better! :D - First of all, This $150 f1.8 Nifty Fifty by Pentax is fairly better than the $350 Canon 50mm f1.4 in Image Details as said on a Comparison Video by Tony Northrup. You'll find it on YouTube. Believe me You can't find this level of image details on any other f1.8 50mm Prime. First I thought that the 'All Plastic' lens would be flimsy and light weight (like the Canon 50mm f1.8 which has a hollow feel). Actually didn't expected much from this budget lens. But When I held it in my hand for the 1st time, I was surprised. It was fairly lightweight but solid. This one feels Robust for a plastic build one. I don't mind the Plastic Mount as no Brand is offering a Metal mount at this price. For a Imortant Information to other users, This Lens is a 'DA' series lens which is meant for all Digital Pentax SLRs said to be optimized for FF Cameras. On Cropped Sensor Cameras, It's focal length translates into 76.5mm. Thus, good for Portraits and as a workaround lens. Inside the box, there was the lens itself with lenscaps on both side. No lens hood or pouch. There's a 'Serial Number Card' but no Warranty Card though. Got this lens from 'Tridev Deals' as a desertcart Fulfilled item. (Though the retail box was all wrapped with a thin plastic film, I doubt if the product is brand new as I heard that Pentax don't seal their product package. And I found the rear element lens cap was scratched allover.) And thhe Courier Service Provider "Gati" was too slow. It took 2 weeks to deliver the product when other courier services took only 3/4 days on maximum to my PIN (in India). There's slight Color Fringing and fair amount of softness with this lens wide open. Normal user won't find anything at all (You need to peep the image at 100% or need a hige sized print). But as you stop down to 2.5 and on, the Sharpness Increases relatively. And the lens is just gorgeous from f4.0. It is Super sharp from f4.0 to f8.0. Autofocus is accurate most of the time with my K-50. but it was loud because of the old school Screw Drive type AF Motor. Low light Images are good and AF performed decently in dimmed conditions. Though it hunts. You just cannot expect too much at this price point with all these features already offered. But the main thing, this lens can create some excellent Bokeh! Bokeh is Round and Smooth. People love the photos out of it. Focus Ring is Smooth and have a long travelpath. but no distance markings on it. No QuickShift and No Aperture Ring. Filter Size Is 52mm and front element is Non-Rotating type (Focus ring rotates while Auto Focusing though). Hence One can attach any commercially available Filters on it. I use a Screw Mount Rubber Hood with it. Overall I must say This SUPER SHARP Lens is a must have for the price it has been offered. Thank you guys. Hope it helps.
Review: Brilliant performance, quick and sharp focusing... - This is a little wonder. Amazing piece of engineering. Quick focusing and crispy shots. But finds it difficult to focus quickly in low light conditions, shifting to manual mode in such conditions would be wise, it works like a breeze in manual mode as well.

## Features

- For APS-C Digital K-Mount Cameras. Fast f/1.8 Maximum Aperture.
- Excellent Low-Light Lens .Pleasing Bokeh (Out-of-Focus Areas). SP Coating.
- 76.5mm telephoto equivalent in APS-C format
- Minimum focusing distance: enables minimum shooting distance of 0.45m (1.47 ft.) and a maximum magnification of 0.15x

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00861DI4U |
| Actual viewing angle | 31.5 arcmin |
| Aperture Modes | F1.8 |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #622,366 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #530 in DSLR Camera Lenses |
| Brand | Pentax |
| Colour Screen | No |
| Compatible Devices | Pentax K Mount |
| Country of Origin | Vietnam |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,303) |
| Date First Available | 6 August 2012 |
| Form Factor | DSLR |
| Generic Name | Camera lens K Mount |
| Has Auto Focus | Yes |
| Has Image Stabilisation | No |
| Image stabilization technology | Digital |
| Importer | YO Digitals Pvt Ltd. Shop no-9, Basement Ashoka shopping center, L T Marg, Mumbai-400001 |
| Includes Rechargeable Battery | No |
| Is there a timer? | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 39 x 63 x 63 Millimeters |
| Item Weight | 122 g |
| Item model number | 22177 |
| Lens type | Standard |
| Manufacturer | Pentax |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 秒 seconds |
| Media type | ProductImage |
| Min Focal Length | 10 |
| Minimum diaphragm opening | 10 |
| Model | 22177 |
| Model Name | DA 50mm f1.8 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Mounting Hardware | Lens cap,Hood |
| Mounting Type | Pentax K |
| Net Quantity | 1 Count |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Optical zoom | 1 x |
| Packer | RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. 1-3-6, Nakamagome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo, 143-8555 Japan |
| Product Dimensions | 3.9 x 6.3 x 6.3 cm; 122 g |
| Standing screen display size | 1.5 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Pentax
- **Compatible Mountings:** Pentax
- **Focal Length Description:** 50mm
- **Lens Type:** Standard

## Images

![Pentax DA 50mm f1.8 Lens for Pentax DSLR Cameras - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412KmCHxs0L.jpg)
![Pentax DA 50mm f1.8 Lens for Pentax DSLR Cameras - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EizDPNuWL.jpg)
![Pentax DA 50mm f1.8 Lens for Pentax DSLR Cameras - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41p2b3zVwwL.jpg)
![Pentax DA 50mm f1.8 Lens for Pentax DSLR Cameras - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51IrtBmrHQL.jpg)
![Pentax DA 50mm f1.8 Lens for Pentax DSLR Cameras - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51U7i-t17FS.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this come in retail box?**
A: Yes, I ordered this lens from Amazon India and It came in retail box with Indian address and MRP in Rupees printed on original box.

**Q: Will it assemble with k-50?**
A: If K-50 has K-  tycceptpe  mount then it will accept .

**Q: Can i use it on canon 700d?**
A: No, different mount to Canon

**Q: What is the diameter size of filter that can be used with this lens?**
A: 52mm filter lens.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cannot Get Any Better! :D
*by R***E on 28 September 2015*

First of all, This $150 f1.8 Nifty Fifty by Pentax is fairly better than the $350 Canon 50mm f1.4 in Image Details as said on a Comparison Video by Tony Northrup. You'll find it on YouTube. Believe me You can't find this level of image details on any other f1.8 50mm Prime. First I thought that the 'All Plastic' lens would be flimsy and light weight (like the Canon 50mm f1.8 which has a hollow feel). Actually didn't expected much from this budget lens. But When I held it in my hand for the 1st time, I was surprised. It was fairly lightweight but solid. This one feels Robust for a plastic build one. I don't mind the Plastic Mount as no Brand is offering a Metal mount at this price. For a Imortant Information to other users, This Lens is a 'DA' series lens which is meant for all Digital Pentax SLRs said to be optimized for FF Cameras. On Cropped Sensor Cameras, It's focal length translates into 76.5mm. Thus, good for Portraits and as a workaround lens. Inside the box, there was the lens itself with lenscaps on both side. No lens hood or pouch. There's a 'Serial Number Card' but no Warranty Card though. Got this lens from 'Tridev Deals' as a Amazon Fulfilled item. (Though the retail box was all wrapped with a thin plastic film, I doubt if the product is brand new as I heard that Pentax don't seal their product package. And I found the rear element lens cap was scratched allover.) And thhe Courier Service Provider "Gati" was too slow. It took 2 weeks to deliver the product when other courier services took only 3/4 days on maximum to my PIN (in India). There's slight Color Fringing and fair amount of softness with this lens wide open. Normal user won't find anything at all (You need to peep the image at 100% or need a hige sized print). But as you stop down to 2.5 and on, the Sharpness Increases relatively. And the lens is just gorgeous from f4.0. It is Super sharp from f4.0 to f8.0. Autofocus is accurate most of the time with my K-50. but it was loud because of the old school Screw Drive type AF Motor. Low light Images are good and AF performed decently in dimmed conditions. Though it hunts. You just cannot expect too much at this price point with all these features already offered. But the main thing, this lens can create some excellent Bokeh! Bokeh is Round and Smooth. People love the photos out of it. Focus Ring is Smooth and have a long travelpath. but no distance markings on it. No QuickShift and No Aperture Ring. Filter Size Is 52mm and front element is Non-Rotating type (Focus ring rotates while Auto Focusing though). Hence One can attach any commercially available Filters on it. I use a Screw Mount Rubber Hood with it. Overall I must say This SUPER SHARP Lens is a must have for the price it has been offered. Thank you guys. Hope it helps.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant performance, quick and sharp focusing...
*by I***I on 2 August 2017*

This is a little wonder. Amazing piece of engineering. Quick focusing and crispy shots. But finds it difficult to focus quickly in low light conditions, shifting to manual mode in such conditions would be wise, it works like a breeze in manual mode as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great lens.
*by P***Y on 7 February 2016*

Still exploring but a great lens, value for money. I attempted to buy an SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.4 with an unsuccessful international shipping to finally settle down for this one. Although the F1.4, a manual focus, is in a different league, it would have meant that I would never have my own pictures through that. This F1.8 allows me an occasional picture of myself being snapped by my kids or friends. Many have commented about its loud auto focus but I am OK with that in most situations and when I do need to work quietly, I simply switch to the manual focus mode.

## Frequently Bought Together

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