SeekerPentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited
The Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited has earned legendary status as a stellar wide-angle lens. Despite its age, it's still a strong performer.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- The unique PENTAX smc P-FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited lens offers exceptionally high image quality and a wide-angle perspective.
PROS
+ Crisp optics, especially when stopped down.
+ All-metal build quality.
+ Wide aperture.
+ Integrated hood.
+ Mechanical aperture control ring.
+ Excellent manual focus experience.
CONS
- Expensive.
- Dated screw-drive autofocus system.
- Dim corners and soft edges at wide apertures.
- Some barrel distortion.
- Omits weather-sealing.
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By PCMag on June 25, 2012
The Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited has earned legendary status as a stellar wide-angle lens. Despite its age, it's still a strong performer.
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