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Latest Review Posted SMC Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited
I never thought I would be saying this, but this is my favorite Limited lens. Actually, this is last of the "3 Amigo" lenses I purchased opting for the more famous 31mm, and 77mm. I'm not too crazy about pancake lenses becuse they look sort of 'dorky' on my camera(IMHO). This is another reason why I waited/procrastinated to purchase this lens for so long. I got this lens back during the COVID-19 epidemic (April/2020), so I had plenty of time to test it since then.


My first impression was like WOW ! This lens definately had the "wow" factor, especially since I didn't expect it. Right off the bat the images looked wonderful. Tack sharp, colorful with lots of contrast. My copy came straight from Japan and is the Silver version. Not sure how much difference this makes, but I didn't want to take any chances.


This lens as well my other '3 Amigos' are Screw Drive lenses. Meaning there is a motor inside the camera that turns the lens focusing ring until it focuses. Outdoors the noise these screw drive motors make is not really an issue. Actually, I kind of like the noise because it lets me know the camera/lens is Auto Focusing. However, indoors such as at a funeral or a museum it can get quite annoying.


The SDM/USM type lenses are much quieter, but they can be so quiet, that you are left wondering if the lens is working or not ? Sort of like driving an Electric car with zero-to-none engine noise, it can get quite eerie. Despite the noise, the 43mm is t...



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