Difference Between SMC and SMCP lenses

**rollsman4** · 02-19-2015, 03:25 PM

I was looking for a 45-85 FA lens and I see there is a SMCP 45-85 lens. Will it work on the 645D body and what is the actual difference? Thank you

Na Horuk · 02-19-2015, 03:30 PM

Isn't SMCP just "SMC Pentax" but shortened? Some stores label Pentax lenses as SMCP while others as SMC Pentax and so on. At least, I've seen this happen with K-mount lenses. Try finding the same lens at a different store, what is it called there?
Also, you can check the lens database, it is quite handy:
Pentax 645 Zoom Lenses - Reviews and Specifications - SLR and Interchangeable Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

With old lenses, the rules is that you can mount them (if they are the same mount as the camera), but they might not have full functionality. For example, a lens made before AF was invented, will not have AF even on a modern camera.

**rollsman4** · 02-19-2015, 03:37 PM

I don't think the SMCP will work on the 645D I checked the lens database on this forum Cant find it

Adam · 02-19-2015, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by rollsman4

I was looking for a 45-85 FA lens and I see there is a SMCP 45-85 lens. Will it work on the 645D body and what is the actual difference? Thank you

SMCP is shorthand for SMC Pentax. It's actually a typo/abbreviation made by a number of retailers and thus it isn't official.

Originally posted by rollsman4

I was looking for a 45-85 FA lens and I see there is a SMCP 45-85 lens. Will it work on the 645D body and what is the actual difference? Thank you

These two designations refer to the same lens:
SMC Pentax-FA 645 45-85mm F4.5 Reviews - 645 Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Adam
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**rollsman4** · 02-19-2015, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by Adam

SMCP is shorthand for SMC Pentax. It's actually a typo/abbreviation made by a number of retailers and thus it isn't official.

These two designations refer to the same lens:
SMC Pentax-FA 645 45-85mm F4.5 Reviews - 645 Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Hi Adam, thank you for the explanation. Will the SMCP 45-85 FA lens work on my 645D with AF and the same way the SMC version is? Appreciate it. Also, can I do portraits with the 45-85 zoom?

stevebrot · 02-19-2015, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by rollsman4

Hi Adam, thank you for the explanation. Will the SMCP 45-85 FA lens work on my 645D with AF and the same way the SMC version is? Appreciate it. Also, can I do portraits with the 45-85 zoom?

As noted above, they are the same lens.

As for suitability for portraits...It all depends on how you want your portraits to look. Perspective is based on lens position and a short zoom places you nearer the subject than a longer lens.

Steve

**rollsman4** · 02-19-2015, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

As noted above, they are the same lens.

As for suitability for portraits...It all depends on how you want your portraits to look. Perspective is based on lens position and a short zoom places you nearer the subject than a longer lens.

Steve

Hi Steve, when I goggle this lens it shows that it is for 645N and 645Nll I just want to make sure I can use the SMCP 645 45-85 lens on my 645 D Body. Thank you

**jatrax** · 02-19-2015, 05:48 PM

As noted by several people, yes.

There are no versions. It is the same lens. There is no such thing as an SMCP lens it is a common typo.

sundr · 02-19-2015, 06:01 PM

From what I saw on the database, the answer is yes.

**rollsman4** · 02-19-2015, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by sundr

From what I saw on the database, the answer is yes.

THank you all. I appreciate it

**Digitalis** · 02-19-2015, 10:31 PM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

n't SMCP just "SMC Pentax" but shortened?

I use SMCP as an abbreviation quite a bit.

02-19-2015, 03:25 PM	#1
rollsman4 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 459	Difference Between SMC and SMCP lenses I was looking for a 45-85 FA lens and I see there is a SMCP 45-85 lens. Will it work on the 645D body and what is the actual difference? Thank you

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02-19-2015, 03:30 PM	#2
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Isn't SMCP just "SMC Pentax" but shortened? Some stores label Pentax lenses as SMCP while others as SMC Pentax and so on. At least, I've seen this happen with K-mount lenses. Try finding the same lens at a different store, what is it called there? Also, you can check the lens database, it is quite handy: Pentax 645 Zoom Lenses - Reviews and Specifications - SLR and Interchangeable Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database With old lenses, the rules is that you can mount them (if they are the same mount as the camera), but they might not have full functionality. For example, a lens made before AF was invented, will not have AF even on a modern camera.

02-19-2015, 03:37 PM	#3
rollsman4 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 459 Original Poster	I don't think the SMCP will work on the 645D I checked the lens database on this forum Cant find it

02-19-2015, 03:42 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by rollsman4 I was looking for a 45-85 FA lens and I see there is a SMCP 45-85 lens. Will it work on the 645D body and what is the actual difference? Thank you SMCP is shorthand for SMC Pentax. It's actually a typo/abbreviation made by a number of retailers and thus it isn't official. Originally posted by rollsman4 I was looking for a 45-85 FA lens and I see there is a SMCP 45-85 lens. Will it work on the 645D body and what is the actual difference? Thank you These two designations refer to the same lens: SMC Pentax-FA 645 45-85mm F4.5 Reviews - 645 Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

02-19-2015, 04:04 PM	#5
rollsman4 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 459 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam SMCP is shorthand for SMC Pentax. It's actually a typo/abbreviation made by a number of retailers and thus it isn't official. These two designations refer to the same lens: SMC Pentax-FA 645 45-85mm F4.5 Reviews - 645 Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Hi Adam, thank you for the explanation. Will the SMCP 45-85 FA lens work on my 645D with AF and the same way the SMC version is? Appreciate it. Also, can I do portraits with the 45-85 zoom?

02-19-2015, 04:17 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by rollsman4 Hi Adam, thank you for the explanation. Will the SMCP 45-85 FA lens work on my 645D with AF and the same way the SMC version is? Appreciate it. Also, can I do portraits with the 45-85 zoom? As noted above, they are the same lens. As for suitability for portraits...It all depends on how you want your portraits to look. Perspective is based on lens position and a short zoom places you nearer the subject than a longer lens. Steve

02-19-2015, 04:33 PM	#7
rollsman4 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 459 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot As noted above, they are the same lens. As for suitability for portraits...It all depends on how you want your portraits to look. Perspective is based on lens position and a short zoom places you nearer the subject than a longer lens. Steve Hi Steve, when I goggle this lens it shows that it is for 645N and 645Nll I just want to make sure I can use the SMCP 645 45-85 lens on my 645 D Body. Thank you

02-19-2015, 05:48 PM	#8
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	As noted by several people, yes. There are no versions. It is the same lens. There is no such thing as an SMCP lens it is a common typo.

02-19-2015, 06:01 PM	#9
sundr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Photos: Gallery Posts: 123	From what I saw on the database, the answer is yes.

02-19-2015, 07:48 PM	#10
rollsman4 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 459 Original Poster	Originally posted by sundr From what I saw on the database, the answer is yes. THank you all. I appreciate it

02-19-2015, 10:31 PM	#11
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by Na Horuk n't SMCP just "SMC Pentax" but shortened? I use SMCP as an abbreviation quite a bit.

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