Pentax 645 SMC FA 45-85/F 4,5 Reviews

Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Pentax SMC FA 645 55-110mm f/5.6

The Pentax SMC FA 645 55-110mm f/5.6 brings the convenience of a zoom lens to medium format photography, but it's not as sharp as other lenses for the Pentax 645 system.

Light and compact. Minimal distortion. Even illumination. Focus clutch system.

Not as sharp as other medium format lenses. Narrow maximum aperture. Aperture dims viewfinder. Design isn't weather resistant.

Conclusions The Pentax SMC FA 645 55-110mm f/5.6 is a solid workhorse lens for medium format photographers who have invested in the Pentax 645 system. It's not a standout performer like the company's excellent HD D FA 645 Macro 90mm F2.8 ED AW SR , but...

Jun, 2016

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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

Very satisfied with this lens.

Lightweight and compact. Internal zoom mechanism so no extension when zooming. Produces sharp images at the full aperture of f2.8. Aperture of f2.8 throughtout the zoom range. Good close-up ability at full zoom, for example flowers shots.

Easy To Use ; Lightweight

Oct, 2013

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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

Very satisfied with this lens.

Lightweight and compact. Internal zoom mechanism so no extension when zooming. Produces sharp images at the full aperture of f2.8. Aperture of f2.8 throughtout the zoom range. Good close-up ability at full zoom, for example flowers shots.

Easy To Use","Lightweight

Oct, 2013

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