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10-24-2021, 03:00 PM   #1
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Any Detail/Review Comparing SMCP-FA 31mm f/1.8 AL To HD-FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited's

I am trying to locate any documentation or reviews that discuss the differences in performance or results between:

Pentax SMCP-FA 31mm f/1.8 AL, Limited Edition Lens
Pentax HD-FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited Edition Lens.

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QuoteOriginally posted by NickPapagiorgio Quote
I am trying to locate any documentation or reviews that discuss the differences in performance or results between:

Pentax SMCP-FA 31mm f/1.8 AL, Limited Edition Lens
Pentax HD-FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited Edition Lens.

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Don’t expect changes in AF, resolution, weather sealing.
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welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here

if interested in the SMC version and budget is a concern be sure to keep checking the forums' market place " buy/sell "

it can be sorted by country

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I happened to run across this in another post. Adding this video in order to correlate information:

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The new HD coatings significantly reduce ghosting and flair under lighting conditions which tend to produce such undesirable effects. Otherwise, there is apparently little difference, though one video I saw where I believe the standard and HD versions of the 43mm Ltd were compared, the HD looked sharper. I know my HD version of my DA 55-300mm provides sharper overall imaging than my previous non-HD, non-WR version. Better contrast, I'd say, under numerous conditions.

However, the FA 31mm Ltd has always enjoyed a very high rating as an outstanding lens. So if contemplating a great deal on the standard version, just something to consider.
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