What is difference between D FA Lenses and FA Lenses

koponmi · 10-16-2011, 11:39 PM

Hi,

What is difference between D FA Lenses and FA Lenses ?

ilan · 10-16-2011, 11:47 PM

They are almost the same. D FA lenses are supposed to be optimized for digital SLRs but they work well on full frame film bodies as well.

SMPhoto · 10-16-2011, 11:57 PM

Biggest difference: D-FA lenses lack an aperture ring.

ilan · 10-17-2011, 12:34 AM - **1 Like**

There are only three D FA lenses. Two of them have an aperture ring and one does not.

**Ash** · 10-17-2011, 12:40 AM

DFAs are optimised for digital and have slightly cooler colour renditions.
They're also built smaller and lighter in keeping with Pentax's niche signature.

Adam · 10-17-2011, 12:56 AM

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SMPhoto · 10-17-2011, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by ilan

There are only three D FA lenses. Two of them have an aperture ring and one does not.

Sorry, it was late and I had confused "D-FA" with "FA-J" momentarily. Thanks for the correction. +Rep

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10-16-2011, 11:47 PM	#2
ilan Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 59	They are almost the same. D FA lenses are supposed to be optimized for digital SLRs but they work well on full frame film bodies as well.

10-16-2011, 11:57 PM	#3
SMPhoto Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Gallery Posts: 185	Biggest difference: D-FA lenses lack an aperture ring.

10-17-2011, 12:34 AM - 1 Like	#4
ilan Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 59	There are only three D FA lenses. Two of them have an aperture ring and one does not.

10-17-2011, 12:40 AM	#5
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	DFAs are optimised for digital and have slightly cooler colour renditions. They're also built smaller and lighter in keeping with Pentax's niche signature.

10-17-2011, 04:19 PM	#7
SMPhoto Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Gallery Posts: 185	Originally posted by ilan There are only three D FA lenses. Two of them have an aperture ring and one does not. Sorry, it was late and I had confused "D-FA" with "FA-J" momentarily. Thanks for the correction. +Rep