Pentax DA* 55mm lens

Photographic lens
smc Pentax-DA* 55mm f/1.4 SDM
MakerPentax
Technical data
TypePrime
Focal length55mm
Focal length (35mm equiv.)82.5mm
Crop factor1.5
Aperture (max/min)f/1.4 / f/22
Close focus distance0.45 metres (18 in)
Max. magnification0.173x
Diaphragm blades9, rounded
Construction9 elements in 8 groups
Features
Manual focus overrideYes Yes
Ultrasonic motorYes Yes
Weather-sealingYes Yes
Unique featuresWeather-resistant
ApplicationPortrait
Physical
Max. length66.0 millimetres (2.60 in)
Diameter70.5 millimetres (2.78 in)
Weight375 grams (13.2 oz)
Filter diameter58mm
Accessories
Lens hoodPH-RBH 58mm
CaseS90-100
Angle of view
Diagonal28.6°
History
Introduction2008
Retail info
MSRP$799.95 USD

The smc Pentax-DA* 55mm f/1.4 SDM lens is a professional prime lens for the Pentax K-mount. It is designed for portrait use[1] with a 35mm equivalent focal length of 82.5mm. The lens features weather sealing, an SDM ultrasonic motor for quiet autofocus, and has 9 rounded diaphragm blades for smoother bokeh. Autofocus speed is similar to an equivalent screwdrive lens.[2]

References

  1. ^ http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/pentax_55_1p4_p15/ DPReview: Pentax smc DA* 55mm 1:1.4 SDM review
  2. ^ http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3916&review=pentax+da+55mm DigitalCameraReview: Pentax DA* 55mm f/1.4 SDM Lens Review
  • Media related to SMC Pentax-DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM at Wikimedia Commons
  • SMC Pentax-DA* 55mm f/1.4 SDM
  • Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax K-Mount Page: DA* 55/1.4 SDM
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Pentax K-mount lenses
DA*
Prime
Zoom
DA
Prime
Zoom
DA Limited
Prime
Zoom
D FA and D FA*
Prime
Zoom
FA Limited
Prime
FA*
Prime
  • FA* 24mm
  • FA* 85mm
  • FA* 200mm
  • FA* 200mm Macro
  • FA* 300mm
  • FA* 400mm
  • FA* 600mm
Zoom
  • FA* 28-70mm
  • FA* 80-200mm
  • FA* 250-600mm
FA and FA J
Prime
  • FA 20mm
  • FA 28mm
  • FA 28mm Soft
  • FA 35mm
  • FA 50mm
  • FA 50mm Macro
  • FA 85mm Soft
  • FA 100mm Macro
  • FA 135mm
Zoom
  • FA J 18-35mm
  • FA 20-35mm
  • FA 24-90mm
  • FA 28-70mm
  • FA 28-80mm
  • FA J 28-80mm
  • FA 28-90mm
  • FA 28-105mm
  • FA 28-200mm
  • FA 35-80mm
  • FA 70-200mm
  • FA J 75-300mm
  • FA 80-200mm
  • FA 80-320mm
  • FA 100-300mm
F and F*
Prime
  • F 28mm
  • F 50mm
  • F 85mm
  • F 100mm Macro
  • F 135mm
  • F* 300mm
  • F* 600mm
Zoom
  • F 17-28mm Fish-eye
  • F 24-50mm
  • F 28-80mm
  • F 35-70mm
  • F 35-80mm
  • F 35-105mm
  • F 35-135mm
  • F 70-210mm
  • F 80-200mm
  • F 100-300mm
  • F* 250-600mm
A and A*
Prime
  • A 15mm
  • A 16mm Fish-eye
  • A 20mm
  • A 24mm
  • A 28mm
  • A 35mm
  • A 50mm
  • A 50mm Macro
  • A* 85mm
  • A 100mm
  • A 100mm Macro
  • A 135mm
  • A* 135mm
  • A 200mm
  • A* 200mm
  • A* 200mm Macro
  • A* 300mm
  • A 400mm
  • A* 400mm
  • A* 600mm
  • A* 1200mm
Zoom
  • A 24-50mm
  • A 28-80mm
  • A 28-135mm
  • A 35-70mm
  • A 35-80mm
  • A 35-105mm
  • A 35-135mm
  • A 35-210mm
  • A 70-210mm
  • A 80-200mm
M and M*
Prime
  • M 20mm
  • M 28mm
  • M 35mm
  • M 40mm
  • M 50mm
  • M 50mm Macro
  • M 85mm
  • M 100mm
  • M 100mm Macro
  • M 120mm
  • M 135mm
  • M 150mm
  • M 200mm
  • M* 300mm
  • M 400mm
Zoom
  • M 24-35mm
  • M 24-50mm
  • M 28-50mm
  • M 35-70mm
  • M 40-80mm
  • M 75-150mm
  • M 80-200mm
original K-series
Prime
  • K 15mm
  • K 17mm Fish-eye
  • K 18mm
  • K 20mm
  • K 24mm F2.8
  • K 24mm F3.5
  • K 28mm F2
  • K 28mm F3.5
  • K 28mm F3.5 shift
  • K 30mm
  • K 35mm F2
  • K 35mm F3.5
  • K 50mm F1.2
  • K 50mm F1.4
  • K 50mm macro
  • K 55mm F1.8
  • K 55mm F2
  • K 85mm F1.8
  • K 85mm soft
  • K 100mm bellows
  • K 100mm macro
  • K 105mm
  • K 120mm
  • K 135mm F2.5
  • K 135mm F3.5
  • K 150mm
  • K 200mm F2.5
  • K 200mm F4
  • K 300mm
  • K 400mm
  • K 500mm
  • K 1000mm
  • K 1000mm reflex
  • K 2000mm reflex
Zoom
  • K 28-80mm
  • K 45-125mm
  • K 80-200mm
  • K 85-210mm F3.5
  • K 85-210mm F4.5
  • K 135-600mm
  • K 400-600mm
Special
Zoom
  • AF 35-70mm (for ME F)